Brittany Cartwright is set to make her return for the third season of the hit show, The Valley. However, she recently found herself under scrutiny from fans who accused her of altering a photo intended to highlight her recent weight loss.

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Fans are well aware of Brittany’s openness about her journey towards a healthier body. She has even undergone a mommy makeover to help achieve her goals.

The Sun reports that the reality star shared a mirror selfie on Instagram on December 23. In the image, Brittany is dressed in a festive ensemble featuring a rainbow-striped, off-the-shoulder, ankle-length dress, complemented by gold pointed heels, and her hair styled in soft waves. The photo was captured at her home in Valley Village.

While Brittany appeared stunning in the photo, many fans pointed out anomalies that suggested the image might have been digitally altered. The most noticeable clue was the warped appearance of the walls behind her, sparking numerous comments questioning the authenticity of the seemingly holiday-themed snapshot.

Brittany looked great in the photo. However, many fans noticed something a bit off, leading them to believe the Bravo star had edited the picture before posting it. Perhaps the biggest potential giveaway is that the walls behind her appear to be warped. This came up in several comments about the semi-holiday-themed photo. 

One person said on Facebook, “I knew it was altered as soon as I saw the stand.” Someone else posted, “That’s not even Brittany.” Another fan said, “Her face looks completely different.” Someone else highlighted the walls in the picture, stating, “It’s not the dress, it’s literally the warped wall.”

Naturally, some commenters came to Brittany’s defense, with some wondering why it mattered if she used editing tools and others noting how great she looks. 

According to one fan, “I don’t think it’s photoshopped, you can tell she’s wearing shape wear. So her waist is more cinched, she looks great. I think she’s beautiful.” Another person came to her defense, saying, “What good does it do anybody to tear a person down constantly? She’s beautiful, and people just need a reason to hate on somebody else because they are miserable.”

Finally, someone else said, “Brittany is absolutely beautiful in and out. People suck, those who judge and criticize are extremely insecure and jealous of others. You’re beautiful Brittany no matter what size you are.”