# Sports Illustrated Swimsuit body‑shaming backlash

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-bodyshaming-backlash
> Updated: 2026-07-31T16:49:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Camille Kostek used TikTok to confront body‑shamers who criticized her appearance, urging trolls to “go outside and get some sun.” Fans rallied in her defense, praising her confidence.

A week later, former "Vanderpump Rules" star Stassi Schroeder, who had returned to the Swimsuit runway, described similar online harassment, noting that trolls called her figure “rectangular” and likened her to SpongeBob. She said she now accepts both praise and criticism, emphasizing the supportive, "girl‑power" atmosphere of the show. Together, the statements illustrate an ongoing pattern of body‑shaming directed at SI Swimsuit participants and the models’ public responses to it.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Stassi Schroeder speaks out on body‑shaming after Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show

Stassi Schroeder discussed body‑shaming after her third Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show runway in Miami, noting online trolls' criticism and her new approach to handling negative comments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stassi-schroeder-speaks-out-on-bodyshaming-after-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-show

### 2026-07-24: Camille Kostek Responds to Body‑Shaming Comments on TikTok

Camille Kostek posted a TikTok denouncing body‑shamers, telling critics to “go outside and get some sun,” while fans defended her confidence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/camille-kostek-responds-to-bodyshaming-comments-on-tiktok

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