Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Apologizes After Stirring Backlash Over Criticism Of Chinese Cuisine

Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Apologizes After Stirring Backlash Over Criticism Of Chinese Cuisine

#TaylorTownsend has issued an apology.

 

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The tennis star found herself in the hot seat after making controversial remarks about Chinese cuisine ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, #China. Taylor, ranked world No. 1 in doubles, shared several video posts to her IG Stories criticizing local dishes and saying in one clip: “These people are literally killing frogs, bullfrogs, aren’t those poisonous?” She also joked about needing to “talk to HR” about the food quality.

Recognizing the offense caused, Townsend issued a sincere apology, expressing gratitude for the kindness she received in China and affirming she’ll do better moving forward.

What do you think: was the backlash warranted, or is it an overreaction???

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