Micah Plath from Welcome to Plathville is continuing to distance himself from his parent’s expectations, and his latest series of Instagram pics has offended some fans. His modeling career is taking off, and he has an impressive and ever-expanding modeling portfolio, but some of his shots don't get the positive responses that he's looking for.
The 21-year-old reality star is just beginning to experience the world outside of the strict boundaries of his childhood. He grew up as a self-described farm boy and enjoyed working on the family farm. Before gaining independence, Micah talked about his modeling potential, but he had not given that career path any serious consideration. With the help of his sister-in-law Olivia Plath, he got the opportunity to meet with a talent agency to determine if he was a good candidate to become a professional model. Since then, his dedication and commitment have propelled him to modeling industry success.
Micah frequently shares photos from some of his shoots on Instagram. When he posted pictures recently, criticism quickly followed. He captioned the post, “The reality that you can’t change your past actions. Please note: nobody was hurt in the making of these pictures.” The series of photos depict Micah with what looks like blood on his shirt and a regretful expression on his face. This wasn’t an issue, but some fans were triggered when they came across a picture of him smoking a cigarette. Welcome to Plathville's Micah has a strict regimen to stay in shape and takes his diet and working out seriously. It would be surprising if he put all of that hard work in jeopardy by smoking. This uncharacteristic behavior shocked and upset many of his followers.
One user wrote, "Lose the cigarette! Will be a much better photo shoot." Another fan commented, "The smoking ruined it for me!" Many were concerned for his health and hoped that he wasn't being influenced to pick up the bad habit. Beyond the criticism, some fans warned of the issues smoking can cause and their personal experiences with those health problems. One worried user said, "Great pictures, very moving. The cigarette ruined it. Please don’t smoke!!! My husband is paying the price for it!"
It’s possible that the cigarette was only being used as a prop in the photoshoot. As Welcome to Plathville's Micah’s modeling career progresses, he will most likely work with various photographers. This will allow him to be involved in different projects and take more creative risks. He did not respond to the comments or questions, leaving fans to wonder if he is changing even more than they thought while living in Los Angeles.
Micah is getting a taste of true freedom without anything holding him back. After growing up in a small town, Micah admitted that the move was an adjustment. The new city has given him a different perspective as he makes new friends and is farther away from his family. Viewers wonder if he can rise above the temptations and influences that could lead him in the wrong direction. Welcome to Plathville season 4 premieres next month, and may answer some of those questions.
Source: Micah Plath/Instagram