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Published 20:28 IST, February 5th 2020

Jameela Jamil to judge HBO's voguing competition, netizens outraged

British actor-model Jameela Jamil has been accused of cultural appropriation after she was declared a judge for HBO Max’s new TV voguing competition ‘Legendary’

Reported by: Kunal Gaurav
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British actor-model Jameela Jamil has been accused of cultural appropriation after she was declared a judge for HBO Max’s new TV voguing competition ‘Legendary’. The other judges for the competition include rapper Megan Thee Stallion, celebrity stylist Law Roach and vogue icon Leiomy Maldonado.

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Netizens questions credibility

After Deadline Hollywood revealed that Jameela Jamil would be one of the judges for HBO Max’s voguing competition, a highly stylized, modern house dance, netizens questioned the credentials of the 33-year-old actor to be inducted as a judge. They asked whether celebrities who were a part of the vogueing culture like Billy Potter, Indya Moore or Angelica Ross were not available to judge the show.

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Jamil reacted to Trace's tweet saying she is just one of the judges and not a house mother.

Jameela's co-host further offered the star support.

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Updated 20:28 IST, February 5th 2020

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