Former hockey star P.K. Subban is facing backlash after making an unnecessary and “fatphobic” comment about Lizzo’s weight during a live broadcast on ESPN.
While chatting with the other panelists about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ round one loss to the Florida Panthers, Subban made a crass suggestion about how the team could improve for Game 2.
“Maybe they need to pack a Lizzo-sized lunch,” Subban, who was previously engaged to Lindsey Vonn, said. “They weren’t prepared in my opinion.”
The comment caught many viewers by surprise and they turned to Twitter to share their frustrations.
“Sis Pk Subban really just say ‘Lizzo sized lunch?’ That’s… not acceptable. That’s fatphobic,” one upset viewer wrote.
“PK Subban randomly dissing Lizzo was NOT on my bingo card for tonight
