I found this person’s comment hurtful. Do you think what this person said to me was rude?

One time I told this person I have always been a fan of this celebrity I have never met before for years.
Afterwards they said to me “I have never understood why they are so popular.”

It hurt my feelings what they said to me. They said this hurtful comment to me after I told them I have always been a fan.

I found this person’s comment hurtful. Do you think what this person said to me was rude?
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