Fitness Model Slammed Over Her ‘Irresponsible’ Bikini Photos
So, a popular fitness influencer just got herself in hot water online. She dropped a few bikini photos on Instagram, probably thinking it was just another beach vibe post — but nope, her fans weren’t having it.
People started calling her “irresponsible” and saying she’s “sending the wrong message” about body image and healthy living. Some even said it’s not a great example for young followers who look up to her for fitness motivation and weight loss inspiration.
At the end of the day, everyone’s got an opinion, but hey — it’s her body, her page, her choice. 💁♀️
Australian fitness queen Tammy Hembrow just dropped a super real reminder on TikTok — and it’s not about workouts or fashion this time. She opened up about something way more serious: skin cancer awareness.
In the video, Tammy shared that she had to get a “chunk” of her leg removed after doctors found melanoma, which is actually the deadliest form of skin cancer. 😔 She also reminded her followers to get regular skin checks — like, every single year — because catching it early can literally save your life.
It’s a wake-up call, honestly. We always talk about self-care and glowing skin, but sun protection and skin health are a huge part of that too. Tammy’s story is a real reminder to slap on that SPF, do your dermatologist visits, and keep an eye on those little changes.
Tammy Hembrow got super real with her followers in her latest TikTok video — no filters, no glam, just honesty.
She started the clip saying, “Okay, so I want to show you guys the chunk they had to take out of my leg because of the melanoma that I have.” Yeah… she literally showed the spot where doctors had to cut out skin cancer just a week earlier. 😳
The Australian fitness influencer explained that she recently had to get a skin cancer removal done on her leg after being diagnosed with melanoma, one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer. She didn’t hold back, hoping her story will push others to take skin health seriously — especially when it comes to early detection and regular dermatologist checkups.
Honestly, it’s a powerful reminder that even the fittest, healthiest people aren’t immune to this stuff. So yeah, don’t skip your annual skin cancer screening and always use that SPF sunscreen — your skin will thank you later.
Go book that skin check rn guys 🤍♬ original sound – Tammy Hembrow
Tammy Hembrow just opened up about something super serious — and honestly, it’s a major wake-up call for everyone who loves the sun.
In her TikTok, the Australian fitness influencer explained that the mole doctors removed turned out to be melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. She said, “It was melanoma, which spreads very quickly and is very dangerous… can be very deadly if it spreads.” What’s wild is that the mole looked tiny and “not suspicious at all.”
Tammy admitted she’s so thankful she went in for a skin cancer screening when she did — because it probably saved her life. She urged her fans to get regular skin checks, no matter how healthy or fit they are.
But here’s the part that really hit home — she confessed, “I’m not diligent with sunscreen. I rarely wear sunscreen. I’m very silly. I just thought I am invincible.” Like, how many of us have thought the same thing while soaking up the sun?
A few weeks later, Tammy posted some bikini photos on social media, and her fans instantly noticed the bandage on her leg — a reminder of her battle with skin cancer. Some praised her for being open about it, while others called it a mixed message about sun safety and skin protection.
Tammy Hembrow just can’t catch a break online lately. 😬 After opening up about her melanoma scare, the Aussie fitness influencer posted a few bikini photos of herself sunbathing — and fans were not impressed.
Some followers went off in the comments, calling her “downright dumb” for lying out in the sun so soon after her skin cancer diagnosis. One frustrated fan even wrote, “Come on mate. Change your ways to influence and save lives rather than push people to sun-bake.”
Others said her photos are sending the wrong message to young people who look up to her for health and fitness inspiration. They felt it was kind of ironic — sharing a warning about melanoma one minute, and then posting sunbathing pics the next.
But Tammy hasn’t responded yet, and honestly, this whole thing’s turning into a debate about influencer responsibility, sun safety, and what it really means to be a role model online. ☀️
After recently revealing she had melanoma removed from her leg, the Australian fitness influencer shared new pics of herself sunbathing in a bikini — and fans totally lost it.
One shocked follower commented, “OMG, you just had a melanoma removed and are sunbathing.” Another wrote, “So over the promotion of cancer.” And someone else didn’t hold back, saying, “Why are you sunbathing when you just had a cancer scare? Seems irresponsible and honestly downright dumb.”
The backlash blew up fast, with people accusing Tammy of being irresponsible and sending the wrong message about skin health especially to her young followers.
While Tammy hasn’t clapped back yet, the whole drama’s sparked a bigger convo about influencer accountability, SPF awareness, and how much responsibility creators have when it comes to promoting healthy lifestyle choices online.
When one critic called her out for sunbathing after a melanoma scare, the Aussie fitness influencer clapped back, writing:
“Was in the sun for 15 mins. Alsooo, I am still very much going to go in the sun — to the beach, to the pool, or even if I just want to read a book for 15 mins in the sun etc. Just always going to wear SPF and not be out in the hottest hours with no protection like I used to. People are silly if they think I can never go in the sun in a bikini again…”
Basically, Tammy’s message was clear — she’s not avoiding the sun forever, but she’s learned her lesson about sun protection and SPF awareness.
She also confessed that she had put off a few skin cancer checks because she was “busy,” and that decision nearly cost her. When she finally made it to the doctor, they found out that a tiny freckle was actually melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
In her TikTok video, Tammy got emotional, saying:
“This is your sign to go get your skin checked. I’ve got about 30 stitches… And now I have to go back every three months for a full skin check to make sure it isn’t coming back. Don’t be stupid like me and think you’re somehow invincible, because you’re not.” 😔
Turns out, Tammy Hembrow’s story isn’t just a one-off — it’s part of a much bigger issue that hits young people hard.
According to Matthew Browne, CEO of the Melanoma Institute of Australia, melanoma is the most common cancer among 20–39-year-olds. He told Yahoo News, “We need to ensure the younger demographic understands the seriousness of melanoma, the seriousness of a disease that can ultimately kill you.”
That’s honestly scary — especially when so many people still think skin cancer is something that only happens later in life. The truth is, it can happen to anyone, even those who live healthy, active lifestyles.
Dermatologist Dr. Shreya Andric also reminded everyone that skin cancer can hide anywhere — literally anywhere on your body. She said people are often shocked when she checks their feet and toes during skin cancer screenings. “I like to remind my patients that Bob Marley died from a melanoma under the toenail of his big toe!” she shared.
That’s why SPF protection, regular skin checks, and staying aware of even the smallest changes on your skin are non-negotiable. Whether you’re a beach lover, gym junkie, or just out running errands — protecting your skin should be part of your daily self-care routine.