Chrissie Swan’s sandwich post causes controversy

An innocent Instagram post about a sandwich has sparked a surprising amount of controversy for Aussie TV star Chrissie Swan.

Who knew an Instagram post about a sandwich could cause so much controversy?

Certainly not Chrissie Swan, who’s copped some savage feedback for a recent sponsored Instagram post about a humble sandwich.

The Aussie TV and radio personality was excited to share a recent lunch find that she said suited her busy lifestyle, satisfied her tastebuds, and was value for money.

“I recently queued up for half an hour for a fancy schmancy egg sandwich for which I was charged $16.50. Never again when my faves from Coles Express are $6, always fresh AND I never have to wait in a line,” she captioned a photo of herself tucking into an egg and lettuce sandwich in her car.

Chrissie Swan was surprised her innocent sandwich post divided the internet. Picture: Instagram/Chrissie Swan

The post was in conjunction with a paid partnership with Coles supermarkets. Picture: Instagram/Chrissie Swan

“Anyway – these sandwiches are properly good – especially on the go in your car when you’re starving and have 2000 other places to be. 10/10 recommend,” she concluded.

However, the 49-year-old’s sponsored post was met with criticism, with many convinced Swan – who in recent years lost 90kg after overhauling her diet and lifestyle – did not eat the sandwich at all.

“What we do for money,” one commenter on Instagram, while another point-blank asked: “Do you really eat it?”

“Couple times a week!” Swan replied.

There were more naysayers in the comments section, with one writing, “What makes me think you didn’t eat this,” to which Swan replied: “I’m not sure? Cos I do.”

One Instagram follower even claimed to have seen the Nova radio host at her local cafe on the day she posted about her Coles Express sandwich.

“You were at ‘That’s Amore’ but you had this for lunch instead? lol,” the follower wrote, forcing Swan to hit back: “Didn’t say the pic was taken today!”

Chrissie Swan has overhauled her lifestyle in recent years, dropping a whopping 90kg. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images for Hamilton Australia.

Among the criticisms were some supportive comments from fans who didn’t understand what was so controversial about the innocent post.

“Omfg, so much hate over a sandwich. People suk,” one noted. Swan admitted she was just as baffled in her reply to the fan.

“An egg sandwich has always been a controversial choice,” she joked.