Bravo’s ‘Next Gen NYC’ Star Emira D’Spain Claps Back At Ozempic Joke And Food Shaming On The Show— ‘It Was Hard To Watch’ [Exclusive]

Bravo reality star Emira D’Spain, 27, is speaking out after a shocking food shaming incident on the July 8 episode of Next Gen NYC, where castmates mocked her meal and joked about Ozempic, despite her past struggles with disordered eating.

“Not gonna lie, it was hard for me to watch. I’ve been open about my past struggles with an eating disorder—so to have someone mock what I’m eating and make a joke about Ozempic was incredibly cringeworthy,” the model stated online.  

In a clip from the Bravo series, cast members shame D’Spain after she declines to join a group seafood boil and instead indulges in a meal from Red Robin. Her choice draws raised eyebrows—and worse.

“No one should ever be shamed for what’s on their plate,” the 27-year-old said. 

D’Spain explained that she doesn’t like seafood and hadn’t eaten all day, so she ordered something else. However, once her order arrives and she begins unpacking her mozzarella sticks, castmates Georgia McCannon, 24,  Riley Burruss, 22, Brooks Marks, 25, and Chloe Marks, 23, watch with visible judgment.

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McCannon, a brand and events creative strategist, gawks at D’Spain’s food, says “eww,” and covers her mouth in disgust, while the others stand by and laugh. 

D’Spain’s body language shifts quickly as she realizes her meal has become the punchline, despite her castmates knowing about her past struggles with an eating disorder. 

The Mayo Clinic describes eating disorders as “serious health conditions that affect both your physical and mental health. These conditions include problems in how you think about food, eating, weight and shape, and in your eating behaviors.”

Adding insult to injury, McCannon then quips, “The Ozempic is wearing off,” a jab that struck a nerve with the Victoria’s Secret model.

“No one’s private medical information should ever be used against them,” she declared.  

Ozempic has gained popularity as a weight loss medication, helping many shed pounds, despite its original purpose for “adults with type 2 diabetes to lower their blood sugar levels,” according to Drugs.com. 

D’Spain—the first Black trans model to represent Victoria’s Secret and Bravo’s first full-time trans cast member—uses her platform to break barriers and remind others to respect people’s boundaries, bodies, and experiences. 

“For anyone who’s ever felt unsafe or judged around food or their body, I see you. I’m with you. You’re perfect. Eat whatever makes you happy,” the beauty influencer continued.