Courtney Stodden has publicly criticized Dr. Drew Pinsky over a resurfaced television clip from 2011, in which Stodden, then 16, underwent an on-air breast ultrasound. The segment from "Dr. Drew's Lifechangers" aimed to address speculation about Stodden's appearance.
In a recent Instagram post, Stodden described the footage as deeply upsetting and questioned the appropriateness of the segment, stating they were a "minor trapped in a situation that I wasn’t able to get out of legally. I had no rights at the time." Stodden also alleged that appearance fees were paid directly to then-spouse Doug Hutchison, rather than to Stodden, calling the experience one of exploitation.
"The money he paid me to be on the show went straight to my abuser," Stodden wrote. "These photos bring up a lot of sadness for me because I see a little girl being exploited by grown men and used for views and mockery."
Stodden directly addressed Dr. Drew, questioning his decision to proceed with the segment. "Dr. Drew, what made you think this was a good idea? As a doctor, did you think this was actually healthy for a little girl to experience? Did you even care?"
The resurfaced clip has prompted widespread backlash online, with many viewers expressing concern about the treatment of young individuals in the public eye and the decision to air such a segment. Social media commentary described the examination as "disturbing" and "wildly inappropriate," with some users expressing sympathy for Stodden and criticizing the adults involved in their care and public appearances at the time.