DWTS Star Jenna Johnson Calls Out ‘Vile and Mean’ Internet Troll Who Criticized Her 2-Year-Old Son for Using a Bottle tram

Jenna Johnson is calling out an online troll who targeted her 2-year-old son.

The Dancing with the Stars pro, 31, detailed the incident on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, July 5, sharing that she recently posted a photo of herself with her son, Rome, in which the toddler could be seen drinking from a bottle. 

The choreographer shared that a woman responded to her photo with the comment, “Way too old for this fat r----- to have a bottle.”

“[I’m] totally fine when other moms give *positive* advice and I’m always open to feedback to an extent,” Johnson wrote in a caption over the screenshot. “But this woman (who's profile pic is of her holding her own baby) decided to DM me this [sic].”

She continued, “What world are we living in?? I understand that I put my life out there publicly, which I honestly want to STOP doing when extremely rude and harmful messages toward my baby are sent to me.”

“Also, you yourself are a MOM!!!!” Johnson added. “Would you want me, a total stranger, to DM you this about your child? Because he’s drinking from a bottle??? Like WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING.”

The TV personality went on to write that while she generally loves her social media community, “enough is enough with the sad trolls/bullies on here.”

“Please unfollow me IMMEDIATELY and respectfully get a life,” she concluded.

Johnson shared a follow-up message on Sunday, July 6, thanking fans for their outpouring of support following her initial post. 

“I honestly cried reading ALL your messages,” she began. “My heart really hurt yesterday at how vile and mean some people can be, but once again I was shown just how much this little community of mine on here can also show up. You gave me the love, support, and kindness that I believe in!”

“Let’s remember that we are all humans, navigating the best we can! I promise to tru to only spread positivity and light on my deed and hope you feel inspired to do the same,” she added.

Johnson shares Rome with her husband, fellow DWTS trainer Valentin Chmerkovskiy. The pair tied the knot in April 2019 and welcomed their son in January 2023.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE at the 12th Annual Makeup Artists & Hairstylists Guild Awards on Feb. 15, the couple shared that little Rome may potentially follow in their footsteps someday. 

“He loves to dance, loves to sing. He is a performer,” Chmerkovskiy, 39, said.