In a surprising turn of events, an American ranch has apologized to TikTok sensation Remi Bader, after an employee body-shamed the model on social media.
This comes after Bader opened up about seeking treatment for an eating disorder…
The 26-year old TikTok star, known for her entertaining and ‘realistic clothing hauls’ gave a shoutout to the Ranch, after they told her to leave ‘because she weighed over 240lbs’ and couldn’t ride a horse.
Yet Bader later clarified that she had experience riding horses and ‘never had this issue’ before – urging Deep Hallow to ‘advertise’ this information on their signs for future purposes.
In response to this, the Ranch issued an apology, after an alleged employee insulted the famous TikToker…
The apology stated that the video a teenage employee posted ‘no way represented’ nor aligned with ‘the views that the owners of the ranch hold’.
They further added: “We would like to apologise to anyone who this has offended and we do not condone or agree with any part of that employee’s video.”
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Hampton Water expressed their outrage saying they: ‘won’t be working with Deep ranch again’
Hampton Water also issued a statement, saying they were: ‘outraged’ over the way Bader was treated. Adding they won’t be working with Deep Ranch again, as ‘inclusivity and kindness are rooted in Hampton Water’s foundation’.
The incident occurred at Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk, New York last month.
Remi Bader turned up, along with a few others, to go on a ride together.
However, the influencer shared that she wasn’t allowed to ride, and was even sent home due to her weight…
Something she admits was “very embarrassing” at the time.
Soon after the twenty-six-year-old TikTok star took to social media reflecting on her experience at the ranch, detailing how she was treated poorly by the staff.
In a viral video, the star called out the ranch, saying she was told to ‘leave because of her weight. The video attracted more than 149 thousand views – making it popular as ever.
In the caption, she explained that she “never had this issue” before.
Adding, “Please advertise this on your signs for the future.”
She later explained in the comments section to her followers, after receiving hundreds of messages: “It’s the fact of how it wasn’t advertised and how poorly it was handled.”
She continued, writing: “This was my experience, not yours.”
“It was very embarrassing [sic] to be told I need to leave alone when everyone else got to stay lol,” she added.
After the whole ordeal, Bader spoke with PEOPLE, where she addressed the situation, sharing that she appreciates “everyone’s kind words and support. I also want to say that I’d never want to take down or make a small business look bad unless I TRULY felt it was necessary.”
While she has come so far in accepting and loving her body, she also admitted in the statement that it’s moments like these that negatively impact her progress.
Bader also spoke about the positive feedback she receives from social media…
The TikToker said she’s embarked on a six-week outpatient program to address her eating disorder and will be spending a few hours a day there.
Adding she will be: ‘participating in all their different therapies’ as well.
“I truly feel that every time I get into a better headspace and feel a boost of confidence, it gets shut right back down with experiences like this. […]
“It has become normal for me to have to accept the body-shaming and experience daily from social media and in person, and it really just gets exhausting.”
Since addressing the TikTok made by one of the employees of the ranch, Bader says she’s always struggled with body image and her confidence…
But she hopes to share everything she learns from her therapies, saying: ‘I’m really hoping that I have positive feedback for you guys where I can really feel better about myself and share everything I’ve learned with all of you’.
Fans were outraged with the ranch, many taking to the comments section to slam the employee. One TikTok user simply wrote: “They’re done.”
While another commented: “Lol it took this dude 3 seconds to ruin his family’s business.”
“Are we ready to leave those one-star yelp reviews, ladies??” a third wrote.
The ranch later apologized for their employee’s TikTok, writing: “It has come to our attention that a TikTok video was posted regarding the ranch and a teenage employee posted a response that in no way represents nor is aligned with the views that the owners of the ranch hold” […]
“We would like to apologize to anyone who this offended and we do not condone or agree with any part of that employee’s video.”
But people weren’t letting the ranch get away with it that easily, Facebook users came to Bader’s defense in the comments, bashing their apology…
One outraged user wrote: “A teenage employee… no way aligned with the views of the owners” AKA the owner’s son who wasn’t raised right and was clearly taught these “views” by someone. Absolutely disgusting.”
While another echoed: “That’s your son. Makes me wonder where he may have gotten his behavior from. Publicly shaming someone online with the profanity he used is downright disgusting. Love your cute little apology on Facebook but that’s all it is. You won’t hold your own son accountable for his actions. Gross.”
Bader took the matter into her own hands by posting a TikTok duet in response to the body-shaming comments.