Amanda Hirsch Apologizes and Loses Followers Over Lindsay Clancy Trial Betting Ad

The Betting Ad Controversy and Social Media Backlash

The controversy erupted when Hirsch published a promotional reel for the prediction market platform Polymarket while the Lindsay Clancy trial was underway. According to reports from Reality Tea and Just Jared, the post featured a direct reference to the court proceedings alongside a promotional hashtag.

As detailed by Just Jared, Hirsch wrote on Polymarket it was predicted the verdict would be Not Guilty, adding, Are you surprised? alongside the hashtag #Polymarketpartner.

The integration of an ongoing, tragic murder case with a brand partnership drew immediate criticism across social media platforms. According to 20 Minuten, the misstep resulted in a noticeable drop in followers for the Not Skinny But Not Fat and Get Real podcast host as users condemned the commercialization of the legal proceedings.

Amanda Hirsch Issues Public Apology

My decision to combine a brand sponsorship with a mention of the Lindsay Clancy trial was deeply inappropriate, entirely misguided, and completely unlike me — I should have known better, and it sickens me that I failed to realize that at the time.

Amanda Hirsch, via Instagram (reported by Just Jared and Reality Tea)

Hirsch elaborated on her state of mind in her apology, explaining that she had followed the proceedings with intense personal focus. According to Reality Tea, she noted that as a mother, the case affected her deeply and that she had become so consumed by the trial that she lost basic perspective.

I made a terrible judgement call and I feel so f***ing awful about that. I know deleting it doesn’t erase it. Rest assured, I am appalled by the decision I made and I ask you to understand that this poor judgment does not reflect who I am fundamentally as an individual. I am so deeply sorry.

Amanda Hirsch, via Instagram (reported by Just Jared and Reality Tea)

Context Surrounding the Lindsay Clancy Trial

The backlash highlights the intense public scrutiny surrounding the Lindsay Clancy legal case, which has dominated headlines and driven heavy commentary from public figures. According to Reality Tea and Just Jared, a week prior to the promotional post, Hirsch had shared a lengthy message detailing her fixation on the case.

In that earlier post, reported by Just Jared, Hirsch wrote that the trial had consumed her and touched everyone in different ways while starting a much-needed conversation.

The underlying legal proceedings themselves remain active. According to Reality Tea and Just Jared, the trial recently concluded in a mistrial declared by the presiding judge, meaning the case is not over and a new trial will be scheduled in the future. Meanwhile, according to Reality Tea, the defendant is expected to remain in a mental health facility pending further updates in the open case.