New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Prominent television doctor Dr. Jen Ashton has said she will refuse to appear on CBS as long as the network continues to employ anti-ageing influencer Peter Attia, who has come under scrutiny for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In a video posted on Instagram, Ashton said Attia's continued presence at the network reflects poorly on CBS and undermines public trust.

"I will not appear on CBS while Peter Attia is still under contract with them," Ashton said. "I think it reflects badly on me, and I feel that the American people deserve more."

Ashton, a former medical correspondent for ABC News and Good Morning America, said working for a major network requires adherence to a morality cl...