'American Idol' alum Catie Turner sparks concern among fans as she looks 'unrecognizable' in new photos

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Catie Turner, the quirky singer-songwriter who won hearts on 'American Idol' in 2018, shared new photos of herself to mark her 25th birthday on Saturday, February 15. 

The images, featuring her in a floral waistcoat and black skirt, left many followers stunned, as they thought the 'Home' crooner looked drastically different, with many saying that she might be struggling with her weight. 

'American Idol' finalist Catie Turner has been open about her struggles with body image and disordered eating

Turner made a name for herself with her unique style and emotional performances, landing a spot in the 'American Idol' Top 7 by captivating judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan with her original music. 

Since then, she has carved out a music career, releasing multiple EPs, including 'The Sad Vegan' and Comedy & Tragedy: Act I & II'. 

But beyond the music, she has been refreshingly honest about her personal struggles. Over the years, she has spoken openly about body image, mental health, and her battle with disordered eating.

In a 2019 tweet, she revealed, "For the past couple weeks, I’ve been really struggling with my eating disorder but today was the first day I’ve felt in control, and I’m just very, very happy."

Turner has never shied away from addressing tough topics. In interviews and social media posts, she has encouraged open conversations about mental illness, rejecting the idea that it should be a taboo subject.

"I want to be as transparent as I can with my audience. It’s okay to talk about these things. The more we do, the less power they have over us," she shared in a past interview.

Fans concerned about 'American Idol' alum Catie Turner's well-being after she shares new photos

Fans and followers expressed concerns about Catie Turner's well-being in the comments section of her Instagram post. 

One asked, "Is she ok?" while another speculated, "She is clearly struggling with a weight issue. Prayers for this young lady."

"Hey babe are you okay? You look unrecognizable," a concerned fan wrote, with another saying, "Oh girl, sending you all the strength and love."

A person expressed, "Almost didn’t even recognize her with the extreme weight loss," while one more bluntly added, "Her weight loss is looking concerning."

Some followers reminded critics that appearances don’t always tell the full story.

One commented, "I love u and all ur creativity, u are such an inspiration. Keep shining and plz don’t listen to the negativity u are absolutely beautiful. Plz dont twke any offense, i do think u may be a little thin, im not body shaming u at all. I wish u the best in health and in life. Im so happy for all that u have accomplished."

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