Summary
Kia Buckley, a 24-year-old influencer and founder of the activewear brand Kikiva Collection, faces significant backlash after a racial slur was heard during a TikTok live stream. The incident occurred when Buckley's younger sister, Tez, arrived home and used the N-word off-camera. Buckley's initial response was to deny the comment and attempt to downplay the situation, which has led to widespread criticism of both sisters. Influencers and customers have distanced themselves from the brand, with many publicly discarding their Kikiva products.
After a delayed response, Buckley issued a written apology six days later, which failed to quell the outrage. Critics noted her lack of immediate accountability and the inadequacy of her statements. Following further backlash, she released a more personal video apology, acknowledging her failure to address the slur and expressing her commitment to learning from the incident. Despite this, the damage to her brand appears severe, as Kikiva has lost thousands of followers on social media, and public sentiment remains largely negative.
In related news, fitness influencer Tammy Hembrough discusses a tense encounter between her current boyfriend, Grayson T. Moana, and her ex, Rhys Hawkins. During a recent podcast, Hembrough revealed that the two men met unexpectedly, resulting in an awkward interaction. She also recounted a chance meeting with her ex-husband, Matt Zikowski, at a public event, where her reaction was to laugh, further highlighting the complexities of her relationships. Hembrough's candid discussions about her personal life continue to draw mixed reactions from the public, reflecting the challenges of navigating high-profile relationships in the influencer space.
Show Notes
Kia Buckley and Kikiva Collection face backlash over racial slur. Tammy Hembrow’s exes face off in a tense encounter. And a war of words has broken out between Saffron Barker’s ex and her best friend. Her ex of course is Scottish model Josh Milne and her friend in question is Love Islander, Harriet Blackmore. For BTS Outspoken content follow Kate, Amy and Sophie on Instagram. Subscribe to Outspoken Plus Outspoken Plus is our subscription offering that gives you an extra dose of the hottest influencer and pop-culture news. Enjoy exclusive access to a BONUS episode every week.
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