TikTok User Goes Viral for Controversial Pilates Comment, Loses Job and Studio Membership

Pilates Girl Loses Job

A TikTok user known as @succulentaddict8 has gone viral for all the wrong reasons after posting a video claiming that “people who weigh 200 pounds shouldn’t be in Pilates.” The video, which quickly sparked outrage across the platform, has since led to serious real-world consequences for the creator — allegedly identified as Monica Cruz.

TikToker @stephwtihdadeets goes into detail about what happened here.

Succulentaddict8 Apology Video

Following widespread backlash, Cruz has reportedly lost her job and had her membership revoked at her Pilates studio. Though she has since taken down the original video and issued a public apology, the damage was already done. Many users criticized her for promoting toxic body shaming and perpetuating harmful fitness stereotypes.

Pilates TikTok Girl

The controversy escalated further when another TikTok user, Gabby P (username @mclucious), posted a response video seemingly calling out Cruz by name and outing the Pilates studio she attended.

In the video, Gabby P claims that the studio took swift action and revoked Cruz’s membership, standing in solidarity with the broader Pilates and body-positive communities. Cruz posted an apology video, but the TikTok community hasn’t been quick to forgive. Many users continue to call her out in duets and stitches, labeling her behavior as both exclusionary and outdated.

Gabby’s video has drawn attention not only for its sharp criticism but also for the additional allegations she subtly alludes to. In the clip, she hints that Cruz has allegedly been involved in an affair — though no evidence or confirmation has surfaced regarding that claim. Still, the speculation has added fuel to an already heated social media firestorm.

The situation underscores how quickly online behavior — especially content that promotes discrimination — can lead to real-world accountability. What started as a single offensive post has now become a viral cautionary tale about digital responsibility.

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Published by HOLR Magazine

Image Credit: @mclucious TikTok, @stpehwithdadeets TikTok