Charli D'Amelio In Tiny Red Bikini Bullied For Being 'Outdated'

By Glory-Anna Oshafi on August 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

Charli D'Amelio posing
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Charli D’Amelio is setting Instagram on fire with pictures of her in a racy red bikini. The TikTok influencer and dancer took to Instagram to flaunt her dancer's body in a hot red number while relaxing at the beach.

Several of her followers had great things to say, but there were a few critics who branded the series of posts as cringeworthy and outdated.

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Charli D'Amelio Is Villa Ready

The 10-slide carousel captioned “me when I enter the villa” showed Charli enjoying a day at the beach with her friends, while sporting a pepper-red bikini.

In the first slide, the TikTok star struck a side pose while sitting on a beach towel and leaning on one hand. Charli looked beautiful and at peace as she soaked in the sun with her eyes closed and a small smile on her lips.

The next slide offered a close-up of her face, giving followers a clear view of her freckles. Charli has often spoken about embracing her freckles, even sharing how she now incorporates the natural feature into her makeup routine.

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Charli also shared some pictures of her and her friends hanging out on the beach. They looked excited as they huddled together for a group photograph. One fan, noting how relaxed and happy Charli looked, typed, “You look happier, Charli.”

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A Closer Look At The Red Bikini

Charli looked stunning as she posed in a pepper red bikini. The bikini top was a classic triangle cut attached by tiny strings and a halter neck tie. Its bottoms featured a high waist cut that sat perfectly on the curve of her hips.

The bikini outfit flattered Charli’s body immensely. Its color sat perfectly against her skin, bringing out her summer tan and natural complexion. The bikini style showed off her lean figure, highlighting her toned abs and sculpted dancer's legs.

Charli enhanced the outfit with simple matching jewelry, donning hoop earrings, a choker necklace, and matching bracelets.

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The TikTok Star Is 'Outdated'?

Charli's post garnered mixed reactions from Instagram users. Many of her fans loved the look and agreed with her caption; some even went as far as tagging "Love Island USA" in the comments section, asking them to consider the TikTok star for their next season.

One fan agreeing with her typed, “We need her on Love Island.”

Charli has long been a target of online bullying, with trolls often leaving harsh remarks on her posts. Unfortunately, this one was no exception. Several critics chimed in with jarring comments, the most prominent being accusations that she was “outdated” and “cringeworthy.”

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Several users left comments like “ STOPP I GET 2015 VIBES,” “this is so 2019,” and “2019 vibes.” One user even typed, “It used to make me cringe, now I want to throw it away,” while another chimed in with “How bad does your taste have to be to enjoy this?”

Charli Speaks Up About Being Bullied

Charli D’Amelio rose to fame in 2019 after her dance videos went viral. By March 2020, she had become the most followed person on TikTok with over 50 million followers.

Unfortunately, Charli’s rise to fame also brought a wave of cyberbullying. Charli became the target of jokes and harsh jabs, with negative comments frequently flooding her posts.

Charli has spoken openly about the toll it takes. She admitted in an interview on her family’s YouTube channel that even a handful of hateful remarks can overshadow the overwhelming positivity. “You can get a million positive comments, but those five negative ones, they hurt,” she confessed.

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Charli D’Amelio Radiates Regal Glam At The Tony Awards

Charli donned an elegant black ball gown to the Tony Awards held on the 9th of June, 2025. The black satin dress had an embellished bust with a sweetheart neckline and tiny jewelled straps.

The dancer was the picture of royalty and sophistication as she struck a regal pose in the floor-length dress. Many of her followers flooded the comment section with compliments like “stunning,” “gorgeous girl,” and “you look like a princess.”

Charli has never let criticism or hate define her. Instead, she’s turned negativity into fuel, proving that resilience and hard work can take you farther than doubt ever could.

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