Model Heidi Klum has been slammed for "body-shaming" after buzzing a plus-size America's got Talent dancer.
This comes amid other drama which took place behind-the-scenes of the show this week, with former judge Gabrielle Union filing a discrimination complaint against NBC, Fremantle, and Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment, per Yahoo Entertainment, and current host Terry Crews receiving criticism over a tweet that mentioned "black supremacy".
Klum attracted criticism after she hit the red buzzer during the audition of plus-size contestant Amanda LaCount.
Watch the moment Klum buzzed the 19-year-old dancer below:However, while Klum might not have been a fan of LaCount's work, there are many people who are, and her fast-paced routines have helped her to garner over 260,000 followers alone on Instagram.
Not only this, but the 19-year-old has also performed in music videos for Katy Perry and Walk the Moon, on Dancing With the Stars and The Voice, in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week and at Coachella with Lizzo.
LaCount also spearheads a campaign called #breakingthestereotype, which was established to encourage people of all shapes and sizes to pursue their dancing dreams.
That's why when Klum buzzed the 19-year-old before she'd even finished her high energy routine to Todrick Hall’s 'Nails Hair Hips Heels', Twitter users were not happy.
One wrote: "Former supermodel @heidiklum gives #amandalacount the first buzzer of her audition? Big surprise. My son and daughter are disgusted. You be you, #amandalacount! #heidiklum #agt #saynotoALLdiscrimination #beyoutiful"
A second added: "the fatphobia is REAL with people talking about amanda lacount!!! she can DANCE!!! i’m a big girl and if i did that i would look like an absolute idiot lmao #agt"
A third addressed Klum directly, writing: "@heidiklum @AGT I don’t tweet much but Heidi, you know how to paint the mold very well to girls that they have to be skinny to be worthy. It was all over your face. #pleaseleavetheshow"
Howie Mandel went on to praise the dancer's spirit, but he voted no when it came to her progressing to the next round. However, the roaring audience managed to convince him to change his mind, and she progressed with three Yes votes.