David Foster is currently facing severe criticism after a video resurfaced in which he calls his wife, Katharine McPhee, "fat" during a concert. Despite some defending the comment as a joke, many have condemned Foster's remark, especially considering McPhee's past struggles with eating disorders, which re-emerged during her pregnancy.


Katharine McPhee initially hesitated to pursue a relationship with Foster due to their 35-year age gap but has emphasized their genuine connection and the importance of their love. The backlash intensified when a clip from a concert went viral, showing Foster making the controversial comment.


In the video, McPhee, who was the runner-up on the fifth season of "American Idol" in 2006, humorously described herself as "a little chubby" at the time. Foster, looking at a projected photo of her from "American Idol," responded, "Oh, yeah, you were fat," prompting laughter from the audience. McPhee replied, "I was a little chubby, OK? Just young."


The video gained traction on TikTok, with many expressing their disapproval of Foster's comment. One user remarked, "This made my heart hurt. This beautiful girl was NEVER fat. You don't call your wife fat. As a joke or serious." Another shocked commenter added, "Omg I cannot believe he said that????"


The consensus on TikTok was overwhelmingly against Foster's remark. While a few suggested he was joking, most were unswayed. One person commented, "Those comments are so hurtful. Hearing from anyone, let alone your partner. No one should comment on anyone's body, joking or not." Another added, "David Foster is superficial, into significantly younger women. He looks like a grandfather. Creeps me out."


Many speculated that Foster's private remarks might be worse if he could insult his wife publicly. One commenter noted, "If he can say that in front of a crowd, imagine the insensitive comments in private. Yolanda's comments make a bit of sense now," referencing Foster's ex-wife Yolanda Hadid. Another echoed, "That was awful. If he can say that on stage, what does he say at home?"


Several users pointed out McPhee's history with eating disorders, explaining why they found Foster's comment so hurtful. In 2006, shortly after her run on "American Idol," McPhee disclosed her struggle with bulimia and sought treatment after securing her spot on the show. Her battle with eating disorders resurfaced during her pregnancy with their first child, Rennie David, now three years old.


On Dr. Berlin's "Informed Pregnancy Podcast," McPhee shared her concerns that the intense hunger and cravings she experienced during pregnancy might trigger the same binge-eating urges she had during her worst bulimia episodes. She resumed seeing the psychiatrist who helped her during her "American Idol" days, who confirmed that pregnancy could often prompt a relapse in women with a history of bulimia.


McPhee previously expressed reservations about her and Foster's age difference. She revealed that she met Foster when he mentored her on "American Idol," leading to a friendship that eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship. Initially hesitant due to concerns about public perception, McPhee emphasized the genuine connection they share.


Speaking on Dr. Berlin's "Informed Pregnancy" podcast, McPhee explained, "It didn't just happen overnight. We had a real journey, and I had a real process." She acknowledged the initial judgment about their relationship but stressed that only their feelings matter. "We all have the ability to label things and to look at something for the way that it looks or face value and make a judgment," McPhee added. "So I totally get the judgment initially, but things are never as they appear, and I'm in love with our love story and that's all that matters."