Louise Thompson Calls Out Shameless Influencers at Wimbledon and F1 (and We Can’t Look Away)

Oh, honey, grab your chamomile tea because we need to have a heart-to-heart about a certain influencer who's not mincing words! Louise Thompson, our beloved truth-teller, is throwing some serious shade at the shameless influencers who are more focused on their Instagram feeds than the actual sports at events like Wimbledon and the Grand Prix. Can we say distraction much? On her latest episode of He Said, She Said with her fiancé Ryan Libbey, this dynamic duo is shining a light on the absurd trend of celebrities parading around at these events while real fans sit on the sidelines—no tickets, no fun, no love. Ryan, fresh off the chaotic F1 scene in Silverstone, laid it all out: it's feeling less like a race and more like a photo op for influencers. I mean, how are we supposed to focus on the thrill of the race when everyone's just angling for the perfect shot? He pointed out the surreal sight of guests striking poses against branding boards instead of actually cheering for the racers. Can we just check in on their sports knowledge for a sec? Ryan mused if it’s all just for clout, and honestly, it probably is. We get it; everyone craves their moment in the spotlight, but let’s not forget the actual sport these events are celebrating! Love and light to those who genuinely care about the game and not just about gathering likes. Perhaps it’s time for all of us to sign up for some therapy sessions and reconnect with what truly matters?*

—Mimi