Reggie Bird Slams 'Stupid' Trolls Falsely Accusing Her

Two-time Big Brother Australia winner Reggie Bird has publicly addressed and refuted false claims made by trolls who accuse her of faking her blindness. The 51-year-old mother of two, who has been legally blind for over a decade, is living with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition for which there is no known cure. Bird has openly shared that this condition significantly impacts her vision, leaving her with a restricted field of sight and no night vision.

Bird took to social media to confront the hurtful comments, expressing frustration with the constant accusations. She shared screenshots of the comments and stated that while she wishes she did not have Retinitis Pigmentosa, she chooses to live her life to the fullest. Bird highlighted that blindness is a spectrum and criticized the judgmental nature of some people, lamenting that awareness about disabilities does not always fix ignorance.

Supporters have rallied behind Bird, condemning the trolls' behavior. This is not the first time Bird has faced such criticism; she has been a target since revealing her condition more than ten years ago. In a 2022 interview, she questioned why anyone would fake blindness, describing her vision at the time as akin to 'looking through straws' and emphasizing the daily challenges she overcomes.