Dog the Bounty Hunter’s son Leland says he gained weight because ‘injuries took a toll’ after trolls slam his ‘dad bod’
DOG the Bounty Hunter's son Leland Chapman has revealed he's gained weight due "injuries taking their toll."
The 43-year-old explained that he's not exercising because he "can't even walk," while clapping back at a troll who criticized his physique.
was targeted by cruel online bullies after posing shirtless next to his wife, Jamie, in a snap to mark July 4th.
One of his followers wrote, "Hi, where's that six pack?" while another added, "You're gaining weight."
Leland responded: "Yes, my injuries took a toll, hard to work out when you can't even walk.
"I will be better than before here soon [sic]."
Many of the reality star's other followers rushed to his defense, with one writing: "Who cares? You still look real good and your wife!"
Another replied: "Shut up haters, he looks great!"
Leland was hospitalised back in January after tearing a ligament in his knee while taking down a suspect in Colorado.
Dad-of-three Leland and his hardman father , 67, were chasing a domestic violence suspect when a scrap broke out.
Leland has been under strain in recent weeks after by his beloved dog Kona's leg amputation.
His wife previously and explained how he injured himself in an Instagram post on June 24.
After sharing that Kona came home on the day of the late June post, Jamie explained that she and Leland originally believed that the dog sprained his leg.
How many kids does Dog the Bounty Hunter have and what are their names?
The reality television star has been .
His first child, Christopher Michael Hecht, was born after Duane's teenage relationship with a woman named Debbie White.
Dog has two children- Duane Lee Chapman, II and Leland Blane Chapman- with his first ex-wife, La Fonda Sue Darnell.
With second ex-wife Ann Tegnell, Dog welcomed three children- Zebadiah Chapman was born on January 1st 1980 and tragically died 30 days later on January 31st.
They went on to welcome two further sons - Wesley Chapman and James Robert Chapman.
With third ex-wife, Lyssa Rae Brittain (née Greene), he welcomed his first daughter Barbara Katie Chapman in 1982, who passed away on May 19, 2006 from a car crash.
They share two further children, son Tucker Dee Chapman and .
Dog also welcomed two more children- Bonnie Joanne Chapman and with .
He then became the adopted father of , whom was Beth's daughter by her ex-husband.
The Dog the Bounty Hunter star and wife chose to give Kona a break when they noticed him limping and then slowly started playing with him again.
Kona later broke his leg while playing fetch with Leland.
The pup eventually had to have his leg amputated after his "radical nerve" was damaged, which "makes them move their paw when walking."