The TikTok star.Photo: Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic
Tabitha Brownis speaking her mind.
The vegan food star — who is known for her uplifting videos on TikTok — shared a candid message onInstagramafter her cooking seriesIt’s CompliPlatedwas moved from a primetime slot on the Food Network toTuesdays at 1 p.m.
“I know I’ve said this so many times before, but for whatever reason, people just don’t seem to believe me, okay,” she said. “There is not a company, there is not a network, there is not a person, place, or thing that is going to change who I am.”
“I’m not going to change,” she added. “I’m not going to shift a little bit for your audience. I’m not going to talk a little bit different for your comfort. I’m not going to change.”
“With that being said, my new showIt’s CompliPlatedhas been moved from Thursdays at 9 p.m. to Tuesdays at 1 p.m. on Food Network.”
In the post’s caption, Brown, 43, shared she had to break down “a lot of walls and barriers to get to my freedom.”
While she did not address Food Network directly in her post, she praised those who understand her vision.
“Thank you to all the partners that i work with that truly see me for me, I appreciate you! To those that don’t see me for me but see me only for their benefit, I SEE YOU!” she wrote.
It’s CompliPlatedaired two episodes on Thursdays at 9 p.m. before being moved to a daytime slot.
An industry source tells PEOPLE, “Moving low-rating shows around the schedule to find an audience is fairly common practice. Thursday nights at 9 p.m. is a competitive slot, and the thought is that Tabitha’s audience might find her better in a daytime slot.”
A spokesperson from the Food Network tells PEOPLE in a statement, “Tabitha’s energy and unique point of view are the reasons that we will continue to supportIt’s CompliPlated. We’ve moved the series to our daytime cooking block where diehard cooking fans, especially those who are looking for vegan dishes, can enjoy it.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The North Carolina native and mother of two found her way into vegan cooking back in 2016, when she switched to aplant-baseddiet while living in Los Angeles. Viral success came a year later whena Facebook video of her giving a review of Whole Foods' TTLA sandwich(tempeh bacon, tomato, lettuce, avocado) made her a star.
Within days, Brown got a call from Whole Foods and became a brand ambassador for the chain. Her Facebook following flourished; she scored acting gigs onWill & GraceandThe Chi; and after joining TikTok during the pandemic, was named one of the social media site’s top creators in 2020.
Tabitha Brown/Instagram
But it’sBrown’s videoswhere she really shines. Anyone who’s watched one knows she’s not just skilled at making delicious, approachable vegan recipes of her favorite Southern dishes — she’s also a master at feeding viewers' souls with her inspirational messages of hope and positive affirmations of self-love.
“A lot of people discovered me during the pandemic. And during a time where a lot of people were struggling, I could see the soul needed to be fed more than our stomachs,” Browntold PEOPLElast September. “I wanted to help people find their way back to some joy and some freedom and love and happiness.”
source: people.com
