Liver Doc’s fresh swipe at Samantha Ruth Prabhu, digs up her old post where she says, ‘We’re entertainers, not fact checkers’

Sharing a screenshot of the phrase “We’re entertainers, Not fact-checkers” from her post, the Liver Doc noted on X (formerly Twitter), “We are like this only. Sigh. Anyway. ‘I’m not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.’ — Winnie the Pooh.”

The controversy ensued when Samantha endorsed on her podcast, Take 20, nebulising hydrogen peroxide and distilled water as an alternative treatment for viral infections. Dubbing her as “health and science illiterate,” the Liver Doc wrote on X that she could’ve been jailed for making such claims in a “rational and progressive society.” In response, Samantha issued a lengthy statement explaining that she found treatments that “worked wonderfully” for her after lots of “trial and error.” The actor stated that this treatment was suggested by a medical professional with over 25 years’ experience, who “chose to advocate alternative therapy” after leaving behind his education in “conventional medicine”. She, however, also said that she will be “more careful” about medical advices henceforth.

 

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In 2021, Samantha had addressed the public’s expectation for actors to comment on “important topics,” emphasising that they were “not fact-checkers.” (Images: Samantha/Instagram)

While three-time Grammy Award-winning composer Ricky Kej, of Indian descent, supported the Liver Doc’s statement, while condemning his choice of words, Gutta shot off a strongly worded message to Samantha asking if she would take responsibility for any fatalities resulting from their alternative medical procedures.

Amidst the controversy, Dr Philips on Saturday wrote on social media, “I have been fighting medical/health misinformation for the longest time and it just does not seem to end. I have come to understand that the only way to fight medical misinformation is to consistently speak about it and make examples of people who mislead and misinform.”

I have been fighting medical/health misinformation for the longest time and it just does not seem to end. I have come to understand that the only way to fight medical misinformation is to consistently speak about it and make examples of people who mislead and misinform.

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— TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr) July 6, 2024

“I understand and empathize with Samantha’s health condition and I wish her the very best. I apologize if she felt uneasy or bad the way the message was conveyed. That was unintentional. My aim was her to leave behind medical misinformation peddling “doctors” who are using her vulnerability, and catering to her anecdotal experiences, for their gain,” he added.