Esports Host Protests "Inappropriate Clothing" Accusations By Covering Herself In Black Paint

Esports Host Protests "Inappropriate Clothing" Accusations By Covering Herself In Black Paint

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Naraka: Bladepoint host and caster Zhazha recently made waves for a publicity stunt she orchestrated in response to misogynistic comments regarding her choice of clothing in a previous live broadcast (via Dexerto).

Zhazha recently wore a short skirt during a Naraka: Bladepoint broadcast, prompting comments that the host's appearance was distracting and speculation that she was paid to dress that way to increase viewership.

According to a statement on Weibo, Zhazha made clear that outfit decisions were her own and no one pressured her to do anything. The all-black outfit, coordinated with her co-hosts who also wore black (though without the paint), was meant as an "extreme" response to the backlash that she received about her outfits.

"No one has ever arranged for me to wear a short skirt. As a commentator, my outfits have always been chosen by myself," Zhazha explained. "No one has ever forced me to wear inappropriate clothing on official broadcasts to appear in public. The reason I chose to wear a short skirt was to present a better on-camera look for viewers."

"I have never opposed so-called clothing freedom or the idea of women dressing more revealingly," she continued. "The outfit I...

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