MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Fox News anchor is apologizing to the original American Idol.
Fox News' Chris Wallace made comments about Kelly Clarkson's weight on a radio show recently.
Wallace and host Mike Gallagher started commenting on Clarkson's size, with Wallace saying she should stay off the deep dish pizza for a while.
Social media blew up as fans rushed to defend Clarkson, who recently had a baby.
Wallace said in his apology:
"I sincerely apologize to Kelly Clarkson for my offensive comment. I admire her remarkable talent and that should have been the focus of any discussion about her."
Fox News Anchor Apologizes For Comments About Kelly Clarkson's Weight
/ CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Fox News anchor is apologizing to the original American Idol.
Fox News' Chris Wallace made comments about Kelly Clarkson's weight on a radio show recently.
Wallace and host Mike Gallagher started commenting on Clarkson's size, with Wallace saying she should stay off the deep dish pizza for a while.
Social media blew up as fans rushed to defend Clarkson, who recently had a baby.
Wallace said in his apology:
"I sincerely apologize to Kelly Clarkson for my offensive comment. I admire her remarkable talent and that should have been the focus of any discussion about her."
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