With a series of bikini photos that have sparked a heated debate on age, body image, and the ethics of particular outfit choices for public characters, the well-liked television personality and singer Kathie Lee Gifford lately made waves. Well-known for her vibrant attitude and years on morning television, Gifford has long been a household name valued for her candor and easy approachability.

The images from her sunny trip show Gifford sporting a range of stylish but somewhat revealing bikinis. By means of her lifestyle brand and public appearances, she actively promotes confidence and physical fitness—qualities the pictures highlight. But the public’s and media professionals’ reactions to the pictures’ exposing quality have been contradicting.

Advocates of body positivity and fight against ageist norms praise Kathie Lee for bravely sharing her love of life at any age and fitness. Critics argue that the images could mislead her professional achievements and services to the entertainment industry, therefore contradicting the decent image expected of someone of her public height and age.