A controversial tweet by a self-help guru has sparked a huge backlash and launched a massive online debate about what it means to be beautiful.
Most people praised the choice of a curvier cover girl, model Yumi Nu, but not everyone.
More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

A controversial tweet by a self-help guru has sparked a huge backlash and launched a massive online debate about what it means to be beautiful. Most people praised the choice of a curvier cover girl, model Yumi Nu, but not everyone. More on Ashleigh Banfield’s talk show on NewsNation weeknights at 10/9c.

Controversy over SI's plus-sized cover girl

Award-winning veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield hosts of a new hourlong news and talk show, “Banfield.” Airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT on NewsNation, the show offers in-depth coverage of the day’s top news stories. It also features Banfield interviewing newsmakers, politicians and celebrities.

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Controversy over SI's plus-sized cover girl

Controversy over SI's plus-sized cover girl