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Emma Freedman accused of 'victim shaming'

Radio host Emma Freedman has hit the headlines after taking a controversial stance in a nude photo scandal, causing outraged viewers to accuse her of 'victim shaming.'

Whilst hosting Sports Sunday, the blonde was part of a panel who were discussing Richmond Football Club’s nude photo scandal.

Emma Freedman has been slammed for her response to the nude photo scandal. Source: Nine
Emma Freedman has been slammed for her response to the nude photo scandal. Source: Nine


During the segment, her co-host Peter FitzSimons asked the blonde what her thoughts were, and after a brief pause, she delivered an unexpected response.

Commentator Peter FitzSimons suggested Emma believed it was the woman's fault. Source: Nine
Commentator Peter FitzSimons suggested Emma believed it was the woman's fault. Source: Nine

“My opinion on it, Peter, is," Emma said. "Don’t take your clothes off, to be honest."

As well as infuriating Peter, the Internet were quick to slam the Triple M brekkie host for 'blaming' the woman involved.



A young woman has complained about nude photos of her being shared by a footy player. Source: Twitter
A young woman has complained about nude photos of her being shared by a footy player. Source: Twitter

The photos in question, of a topless woman wearing a Tigers medal, have been heavily circulated on social media with the woman involved making a formal complaint to police about the photos taken of her being shared without her consent.

Despite trying to explain herself on the show, Emma has since taken to Twitter to justify her heavily criticised response.

The host has been forced to defend herself. Source: Nine
The host has been forced to defend herself. Source: Nine

She also reiterated her standpoint on her radio show earlier today, saying “I truly believe in what I’m saying, so I’m not going to back down”.

No charges have currently been brought against the football player involved in sharing the images.

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