I didn't read the Sun article, but it has happened for years. Celebrities like Carney Wilson, Oprah, Roseann, Camryn Manheim and so many more. This upsets me too.
6 years
"why are the plus-size champions shrinking before our very eyes?" by chloe elliot
You have hypocrisy from the outset. They are already people who want fame and fortune and don't honestly stand for anything. If we accept them as role models it's the same as expecting a politician to carry out election promises. They will simply do what seems to help them the most.
To expect anything good from people who want your adoration or vote is to set yourself up for a fall.