Dr Alex George has written an open letter to LBC Radio after one of the station's presenters, 67-year-old Steve Allen, fat-shamed Holly Ramsay, 19, live on air on Wednesday.
Former Love Island star Alex, 30, told LBC in his letter that he was 'horrified' by the remarks and highlighted: 'The discussion about a young person's weight live on air is not acceptable.'
Strictly star Tilly was quick to thank Alex for his support, commenting beneath his letter - shared on Instagram - 'Thank you Alex for your support and kindness.'
Support: Dr Alex George, 30, has written an open letter to LBC Radio after one of the station's presenters, 67-year-old Steve Allen, fat-shamed Holly Ramsay, 19, live on air on Wednesday
Thank you: Strictly star Tilly was quick to thank Alex for his support, commenting beneath his letter - shared on Instagram - 'Thank you Alex'
On Wednesday, Tilly took to Instagram to respond to LBC radio presenter Steve fat-shaming her on his radio show.
In the post, Tilly revealed she was 'learning to accept' herself but had still been left 'hurt' by the shocking remarks.
Alongside the statement she shared a soundbite from Steve's show, in which he read out a comment from a listener alerting him to the fact Tilly was taking part in Celebrity MasterChef Australia.
Steve - who is on air between 4am and 7am - then remarked: 'Is she? Well, she can't blimming well dance!
Fat-shaming: On his Wednesday morning show, LBC radio presenter Steve said of Tilly: 'She's a chubby little thing isn't she. Have you noticed?'
'I'm bored of her already. She's a chubby little thing isn't she. Have you noticed? Probably her dad's cooking I should imagine.'
In his letter, Alex highlighted that 'it is widely recognised just how damaging such comments about someone's weight are and the effect they can have on an individual's mental health'.
He also noted: 'We must not underestimate the impact such remarks can have, feeding into the perpetual cycle of weight stigma that still exists here in the UK.'
Alex captioned his post: 'Email sent. We stand with you @tillyramsay.To anyone affected by these comments please reach out to @beatedsupport charity.'
Letter: Alex told LBC in his letter that he was 'horrified' by the remarks and highlighted: 'The discussion about a young person's weight live on air is not acceptable'
Caption: Alex captioned his post: 'Email sent. We stand with you @tillyramsay. To anyone affected by these comments please reach out to @beatedsupport charity'
Tilly replied: 'Thank you Alex for your support and kindness. You are amazing'
The physician, who serves as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador within the Department
