There is a distinction between expressing a dating preference and making derogatory generalizations, and the hosts' comments were perceived as offensive because they expressed a dislike for a specific

“don't you think the issue is you guys just declaring that you don't really date black girls don't you think that's what people are upset about”

The Fresh&Fit hosts should acknowledge their past comments about dating black women as a bad joke rather than doubling down on them to avoid appearing hypocritical.

“say that like say hey i misspoke i i told the bad joke but you guys are doubling down and saying you're like there's nothing wrong with what i said nope they're not nothing wrong but i don't know but that's that's [ __ ] yeah [ __ ] that you date black women as long as they fit the things that you w”