Julianne Hough Claps Back At Body-Shamers After “Inappropriate” Bikini Video Sparks Criticism

Proof that the world is stranger than anyone gives it credit for.

One of Juliane Hough ’s latest Instagram posts sparked fierce debate among her fans as she filmed herself at a sauna looking noticeably thin , with the contour of her ribcage visible under her skin while wearing a blue LED anti-aging mask, and striking playful poses.

“This is the strangest thing I’ve seen in a while,” wrote one viewer on the post, uploaded last Monday (September 30). “Are you ok?”

Far from celebrating her spa day or commenting on her beauty routine, her comment section became filled with the back-and-forth of fans and critics, with one side defending the dancer and the other criticizing her appearance and demeanor.

“I don’t usually address comments like this but I’m going to say a few things about this video,” Hough replied. “I’ve never been healthier or happier from the inside out.”

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Hough went on to address the comments that labeled her behavior as “erratic” and “strange,” explaining that it was all part of a deliberate effort on her part to release her negative emotions, stress, and other harmful feelings from her body.

“Grief, loss. Sadness and fear also get stored in the body and we hold on to that in different ways. I made it a huge priority to accept, express, process and release a lot of emotions over the years,” she stated .