A cosmetic doctor who faced a backlash over a video picking apart pop star Troye Sivan's appearance says he feels terrible for upsetting the singer - but will continue to post.
London-based Dr. Zayn Khalid Majeed posted a two-minute clip drawing attention to the 30-year-old's problem areas following an appearance at a recent event in Australia. Fans criticised the unsolicited advice, and the singer himself responded with an essay explaining how the video had triggered long-held insecurities about his body.
Since deleting the video and contacting Sivan to apologise, Majeed tells BBC Newsbeat he will try to make a more positive impact with his content.
Sivan is regarded by many as a poster boy for the twink look, a term that refers to younger, slim gay men with a boyish appearance. In the video, Majeed compared studio images of the singer with recent footage from a red carpet interview, suggesting Sivan appeared to be showing signs of twink death and listing various cosmetic improvements he could opt for.
The backlash intensified as tweets and posts criticized Majeed's negative commentary. Sivan expressed how the video heightened his insecurities and even pushed him towards considering cosmetic surgery. Dr. Majeed acknowledged Sivan's response was incredibly raw and vulnerable and stated his lack of intention to cause harm, leading him to reach out with an apology.
While the incident has prompted Majeed to reflect on his content, he maintains his commitment to producing videos analyzing celebrity faces, insisting on the importance of educating people about cosmetic procedures. Discussions surrounding the implications of cosmetic commentary on social media are critical, particularly regarding the influence on self-image among viewers, as exemplified by other content creators who share similar concerns. The broader societal issue of body positivity and rejecting harmful beauty standards remains at the forefront of this conversation.
London-based Dr. Zayn Khalid Majeed posted a two-minute clip drawing attention to the 30-year-old's problem areas following an appearance at a recent event in Australia. Fans criticised the unsolicited advice, and the singer himself responded with an essay explaining how the video had triggered long-held insecurities about his body.
Since deleting the video and contacting Sivan to apologise, Majeed tells BBC Newsbeat he will try to make a more positive impact with his content.
Sivan is regarded by many as a poster boy for the twink look, a term that refers to younger, slim gay men with a boyish appearance. In the video, Majeed compared studio images of the singer with recent footage from a red carpet interview, suggesting Sivan appeared to be showing signs of twink death and listing various cosmetic improvements he could opt for.
The backlash intensified as tweets and posts criticized Majeed's negative commentary. Sivan expressed how the video heightened his insecurities and even pushed him towards considering cosmetic surgery. Dr. Majeed acknowledged Sivan's response was incredibly raw and vulnerable and stated his lack of intention to cause harm, leading him to reach out with an apology.
While the incident has prompted Majeed to reflect on his content, he maintains his commitment to producing videos analyzing celebrity faces, insisting on the importance of educating people about cosmetic procedures. Discussions surrounding the implications of cosmetic commentary on social media are critical, particularly regarding the influence on self-image among viewers, as exemplified by other content creators who share similar concerns. The broader societal issue of body positivity and rejecting harmful beauty standards remains at the forefront of this conversation.
