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Lizzo sparks backlash for 'promoting diet culture' with 10-day juice cleanse

Lizzo.

Lizzo has sparked a backlash among fans by promoting an intensive juice cleanse. The voluptuous singer, who has become a role model for body positivity champions, took to Instagram to tell fans she was on a "10-day smoothie detox".

But fans were unhappy to see their idol restricting her food intake, accusing her of promoting "diet culture". In response, Lizzo took to her Instagram Story to defend herself, saying she didn't embark on the cleanse for "dramatic weight loss".

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