Katharine McPhee's Husband Under Fire for Calling Her "Fat" in Resurfaced Clip

Social media erupted in outrage after a clip resurfaced showing Katharine McPhee's husband, David Foster, describing her as "fat" during a joint concert. Many fans condemned Foster's insensitive remark, highlighting McPhee's past struggles with eating disorders.

A resurfaced clip from a 2023 joint concert has sparked widespread backlash against Katharine McPhee's husband, David Foster, for calling her "fat."

Katharine McPhee's Husband Under Fire for Calling Her "Fat" in Resurfaced Clip

In the clip, McPhee and Foster reminisce about their first meeting during McPhee's time as a contestant on "American Idol" in 2006. "When I was a little chubby and cheerful contestant on 'American Idol,'" McPhee tells the audience.

Foster interjects quickly, "Oh, yeah. You were fat."

Katharine McPhee's Husband Under Fire for Calling Her "Fat" in Resurfaced Clip

McPhee, taken aback, responds, "I was a little chubby, OK? I was just young."

Social media users have expressed outrage and disappointment over Foster's comment. A TikTok user who shared the clip condemned Foster's words, highlighting that even if intended as sarcasm, agreeing with McPhee's self-deprecating remark was inappropriate.

Katharine McPhee's Husband Under Fire for Calling Her "Fat" in Resurfaced Clip

"This made my heart hurt," one commenter wrote. "This beautiful girl was NEVER fat. You don't call your wife fat. As a joke or serious."

"OMG I cannot believe he said that???" another user exclaimed.

McPhee has previously opened up about her struggles with eating disorders, including bulimia. Following the birth of her son in 2021, she revealed that her body image became a major concern.

"But feeling like there was a relapse after getting pregnant was really shocking and upsetting and concerning for me because I was suddenly so obsessed with food, starting from this first trimester, and I had such a distortion of the way that I looked," McPhee said on "Dr. Berlin's Informed Pregnancy Podcast."

The incident has raised awareness about the sensitivity surrounding body image, particularly for individuals with a history of eating disorders. Many fans have rallied behind McPhee, praising her for her strength and resilience.

Foster, 73, is McPhee's fifth wife. They have a 34-year age gap, which has drawn scrutiny from some quarters. McPhee was previously married to Nick Cokas from 2008 to 2016, while Foster has been married four times before.

Despite the controversy, McPhee and Foster have maintained a strong relationship. They met in 2017, got engaged in 2018, and married in 2019.

Fox News Digital has reached out to McPhee's representatives for comment.