Johnny Weir Fires Back At Anti-Gay Trolls With Fierce Photo

Johnny Weir, former figure skater turned TV host, has been covering the 2016 Rio Olympics with gold medalist skater Tara Lipinski. Of course, he's been sporting his one-of-a-kind ostentatious outfits -- but his unique fashion sense attracts comments of all kinds, including hateful remarks.

One of the comments Weir said he recently received was: "You give gay people a bad name!! You are a bad drag queen. And not pretty! You come off as a sad faggot! Shame on you!!!"

The athlete is now making headlines for the way he responded to the anti-gay troll's critiques, People magazine reports.

Taking to Instagram Saturday, the skater posted a photo of himself wearing a fierce pink feathered coat with the anti-gay text superimposed on it in bold lettering. Also in the text is the commenter's name, Gary D. Miller.

Weir also shared a message in the photo's caption:

This message was sent to me today. I don't feature being called a "faggot." This has to stop, this jealousy and hatred from within my own community is stunting our growth. I wear the clothes that I like and clothes that entertain which is my job. At home, I am not this person. I can wear whatever I want because I can. If you aren't interested in me stop following me. I work on television, fly around the world all year to different events. What do you do Gary? I gain strength from these messages. Be smart and stronger people. Nothing matters but YOU. #armyof1

Since posting the pic to his 157,000 Instagram followers, Weir has received more than 5,700 likes and hundreds of supportive comments.

Take a look at some of Weir's recent Olympic looks below.