Kim Kardashian Faces Pressure to Issue Apology Over Joke About Kate Middleton
Kim Kardashian Faces Pressure to Issue Apology Over Joke About Kate Middleton
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Kim Kardashian is facing mounting pressure to issue an apology and remove her "insensitive" post regarding Kate Middleton after the royal's cancer diagnosis announcement.
The 43-year-old reality star was among several public figures who contributed to speculation surrounding Kate's absence from public life in recent months, which was later revealed to be due to planned abdominal surgery and subsequent chemotherapy treatment.
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On March 17, Kardashian shared a photo of herself alongside a caption jokingly stating she was on her way to find Kate. However, following Kate's revelation about her cancer diagnosis on March 23, social media users revisited Kardashian's post, urging her to apologize. Many criticized the insensitivity of her remarks, with some calling for the post's removal altogether.
Despite the backlash, as of March 24, Kardashian's post remained visible on her official Instagram account. When questioned about the joke in a video by The Daily Mail, Kardashian remained silent, prompting further scrutiny.
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Kardashian isn't the only celebrity to have made light of Kate's situation. Others, including Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel, and Andy Cohen, also shared jokes or comments regarding her absence. Blake Lively, who previously made a joke about Kate in connection with a manipulated photo, apologized on Instagram following news of the cancer diagnosis.
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Royal commentators have condemned the spread of speculation and jokes about Kate's absence, emphasizing the seriousness of her condition and the need for sensitivity. Kinsey Schofield, a royal expert, expressed frustration over the treatment of Kate in the media, criticizing those who made light of her situation.
Kate's announcement about her cancer diagnosis came after undergoing major abdominal surgery, which revealed the presence of cancer. She and Prince William have been processing the news privately for the sake of their children, explaining the situation to them in an age-appropriate manner. Despite the challenges, Kate expressed optimism about her treatment and reassured her children that she would be okay.
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