Hot Topic: Morning news anchor responds to weight criticism on air
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By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF
A local news anchor in Wisconsin took to the airwaves to respond to criticism about her weight from a viewer, and the video has gone viral. Jennifer Livingston, who anchors WKBT News 8 This Morning in La Crosse, WI got an email from a viewer that left her so shocked, she decided to respond on the air.
According to WKBT's website, Livingston's husband Mike Thompson, who anchors the station's 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts, posted the letter on his Facebook page. He received such tremendous support for his wife that she decided to go public with it. The letter reads:
"Hi Jennifer,
It's unusual that I see your morning show, but I did so for a very short time today. I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn't improved for many years. Surely you don't consider yourself a suitable example for this community's young people, girls in particular. Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain. I leave you this note hoping that you'll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle."
A story posted on WKBT's website identifies the person who wrote the letter as Kenneth K. Krause. When Livingston responded on air, she acknowledged that she is indeed overweight, but that her character is much more than a number on a scale.
(CLICK ON THE VIDEO AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE TO WATCH HER ENTIRE EDITORIAL)
WKBT reports that Krause responded to the video by saying, "Given this country's present epidemic of obesity and the many truly horrible diseases related thereto, and considering Jennifer Livingston's fortuitous position in the community, I hope she will finally take advantage of a rare and golden opportunity to influence the health and psychological well-being of Coulee Region children by transforming herself for all of her viewers to see over the next year, and, to that end, I would be absolutely pleased to offer Jennifer any advice or support she would be willing to accept." What do you think? Post your responses on our FOX 5 Atlanta Facebook page, tweet us @GoodDayAtlanta, or email us at goodday@myfoxatlanta.com! We'll read some of your responses during the 9 am hour of Good Day Atlanta.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:56 AM EDT2013-06-18 09:56:03 GMT
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