Until her management told her how unpopular her opinion was, the former tweener turned A- list singer who won’t ever stop using, wanted to sue the place she was complaining about.

Demi Lovato

Feeling the chill, Demi Lovato apologizes for blasting an L.A. frozen-yogurt shop

Facing a sharp backlash, Demi Lovato apologized Monday for picking a fight with a beloved Los Angeles frozen-yogurt shop that has landed her in hot water.

Over the weekend, the “Dancing With the Devil” artist slammed the Bigg Chill for promoting sugar-free cookies and “other diet foods,” according to screenshots of Lovato’s Instagram stories. The Bigg Chill, which is located on Olympic Boulevard in West L.A., says it carries the products to suit customers’ varying dietary restrictions and needs.

“Finding it extremely hard to order froyo from @thebiggchillofficial when you have to walk past tons of sugar free cookies/other diet foods before you get to the counter. Do better please,” wrote Lovato, who boasts more than 102 million followers on the platform and has been vocal about her struggle with eating disorders.

“I will be calling [out] harmful messaging from brands or [companies] that perpetuate a society that not only enables but praises disordered eating. #dietculturevultures.”

On its own Instagram page, which has nearly 12,000 followers (a spike from 6,000 before Lovato’s post), the Bigg Chill responded Sunday by explaining that it offers food items for people with diabetes and celiac disease, as well as options for vegans and “many indulgent” choices.

In a direct message to Lovato, who later shared screenshots of their private exchange on her story, the store rejected the “diet vultures” label and apologized for offending the singer. Lovato continued to berate the company, which began in 1986, for “terrible” service and dismissed its “excuses.”

“The whole experience was triggering and awful,” she wrote back.

“You can carry things for other people while also caring for another percentage of your customers who struggle DAILY just to even step foot in your store. You can find a way to provide an inviting environment for all people with different needs. Including eating disorders — one of the deadliest mental illnesses only second to [opioid] overdoses.”

TMZ reported that, in another direct message to the store, Lovato reportedly wrote, “You don’t want to mess w me. You’re in the wrong and the customer is always right.”

In a statement to the Huffington Post, the Bigg Chill reiterated its commitment to serving different dietary communities and said it was “really hurt by Demi’s comments.”

“For the past 36 years, our small woman-owned business has catered to anyone who’s come through the door,” the company said. “Whether they are diabetic, vegan, gluten-free, or just wanting a decadent dessert – we’ve always tried to have something for everyone.” – Source


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