Courtney Stodden is speaking out after footage from a controversial television appearance more than a decade ago resurfaced online, with the reality star accusing the adults around them of exploiting them during their teenage years.

The clip, taken from a 2011 episode of Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers, has reignited conversation on social media about the treatment Stodden received after marrying actor Doug Hutchison as a teenager. During the broadcast, Stodden — who was 17 when the episode was filmed — underwent an on-air breast ultrasound before a live studio audience to address speculation about whether their breasts were natural.

Revisiting the moment in an Instagram post, Stodden said watching the footage again was deeply upsetting and questioned why the segment was ever considered appropriate.

“Dr. Drew had me on his show when I was 16 and had me undergo an ultrasound to see if my breasts were real or if I was lying about my breasts,” Stodden wrote. “I wasn’t an underage girl. I was a minor trapped in a situation that I wasn’t able to get out of legally. I had no rights at the time.”

Stodden also alleged that the appearance fee never went to them, claiming the money was instead paid directly to Hutchison.

“The money he paid me to be on the show went straight to my abuser. These photos bring up a lot of sadness for me because I see a little girl being exploited by grown men and used for views and mockery.”

The post concluded with a direct message to Dr. Drew, in which Stodden challenged the physician and television host over the decision to air the segment.

“Dr. Drew, what made you think this was a good idea? As a doctor, did you think this was actually healthy for a little girl to experience? Did you even care?”