Lydia Schiavello under fire for fat shaming Photoshop fail of Real Housewives of Melbourne

A Real Housewives star’s daughter said the picture of her mother, allegedly photoshopped by a co-star, is the “most pathetic thing she’s ever seen”.

AN alleged fat-shaming feud has erupted between former Real Housewives of Melbourne stars Lydia Schiavello and Chyka Keebaugh.

Followers of Schiavello called her out and accused her of photoshopping a 2014 picture in which Keebaugh looked noticeably larger than in the original.

Keebaugh’s daughter Chessie said she was embarrassed for Schiavello, who posted the picture two days ago to promote her culinary business inLydia’s Kitchen.

One follower wrote: “Dying at the Photoshop. Poor Chyka doesn’t deserve the extra 47kgs”.

Chyka Keebaugh’s original post from 2014.

Lydia Schiavello’s post from two days ago.

Schiavello denied using Photoshop, responding to those questioning the picture: “It’s an old photo Season 2 no Photoshop, I wouldn’t do that after being fat shamed myself x”.

Chessie was not impressed and called it lame.

“(This) speaks to (sic) highly to your character. It was a perfect time to own your mistake, but you continued the bullshit? I can’t even begin to fathom what goes on in your mind?”

Chessie also posted the pictures side-by-side on her own Instagram to make her point.

“A grown woman posted this yesterday (7 years later + the worst editing job I’ve ever seen) Honestly, I laughed when I was shown because it’s truly the most pathetic thing I’ve ever seen.

“But I actually woke up incredibly mad that in 2021 a woman went out of her way to bring another woman down. Yes, it’s my mother, but taking a step back from that.

“This is so high school, I’m truly in shock.

“What 50 something woman sits at home morphing herself to look thin and the woman next to her large.”

The Real Housewives of Melbourne when Schiavello and Keebaugh were cast members. Picture: Martin Philbey

She added: “I worry for your mindset, it poses serious questions around your ego.”

Chyka endorsed her daughter’s message.

“What is the point in pulling another woman down... I’m all about positivity, empowerment and raising woman (sic) up... I think that’s all I need to say!! Thank you to everyone who has made me feel so protected and loved.”

Hospitality and lifestyle leader Keebaugh left the show in 2016 amid escalating drama.

Schiavello, who withdrew from Foxtel’s series five this year, removed the picture late on Wednesday saying it was sent to her and it was never her intention to offend anyone. “Last post deleted. My apology to all.”

She wrote: “I was sent many old photos of previous seasons of #RHOM. I thought this was a great photo of us all and it’s something we can’t do now. #GRANDFINAL. It was never my intention to offend anyone.”

Chessie said Schiavello was laughing in her DMs and urged her to “get your dumb little story straight”.

Schiavello and fellow original cast member Gina Liano both stepped down from the show for personal reasons.

Schiavello said earlier this year: “I will miss the camaraderie, the interaction with viewers and the challenges that my fellow cast members presented”.