On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video captured a moment showing a TikTok influencer admitting they had been lying about their content just one day before their ban.
As TikTok’s US ban looms, influencers are coming clean about their fabricated content, leaving fans disgusted.
Many creators, fearing the loss of their livelihood, decided to admit that some of their most popular videos were fake. The revelations came just one day before the app’s shutdown.
Influencers expose dishonesty to millions of followers
One of the most shocking confessions came from Lexi Hidalgo, who revealed to her 2.7 million followers that her iconic content was made up.
The influencer gained popularity with her ‘coffee chats’ and workout videos, which many people adored. However, just before the US TikTok ban, Hidalgo chose to disclose a secret about the clips.
She said: ‘There’s one more secret I feel I have to share with you. I never once drank the coffee I made in my coffee talks. And only did like half the workouts I posted.’
Her admission sparked outrage, with followers expressing betrayal. One user said, ‘I hope that post helps people realize how she actually is! She’s not a good human I fear.’
Fans express disappointment over influencers’ confessions
On social media, many followers were deeply disappointed by the influencers’ confessions. Many had invested their time in supporting creators they now felt deceived by.
One person said: Part of us on tiktok saw that coming and said this would happen and it was just a fake out lol guess we werent crazy
A second wrote: I thought this was known? Not everything on the internet is as it appears….
While a third commented: Typical today. Tv and paper the same. What do you believe.
Just think about all the other lies they won’t admit to: one fan commented.
Another wrote, How could anyone trust her now?
Hidalgo is not the first influencer to admit lying about content just one day before the ban. Sara Uy, known for her viral ‘outfit check’ video, also confessed that the stunt was staged.
@alixearle I truly feel sick to my stomach & I cried myself to sleep last night. I love you all 🫶🏼
Other influencers join in with their own revelations
Hidalgo is no the first influnecer admitted lying about content just one day before ban. Sara Uy, known for her viral outfit ‘check’ video, also admitted the stunt was staged.
On her video, she said: “I didn’t actually forget to put my skirt on after I put on my tights,” Uy revealed.
Fans reacted with disbelief, writing, “How could you do that to us?”
Another influner, Serena Kerrigan, the ‘Queen of Confidence,’ admitted she had been using Monjauro, a weight loss drug, despite previously denying it.
Meredith Duxbury, a beauty influencer, confessed that her viral foundation stunt was rage-bait, adding, “I did wipe some of those 10 pumps off… or did I?”
Personal secrets revealed as a final farewell to tiktok
Some influencers took the opportunity to share personal details before the app’s shutdown. DJ Xandra Pohl, for example, revealed her ex-boyfriend had cheated on her, satisfying the curiosity of her 1.3 million followers.
“BYE I HAVE BEEN WAITING,” one fan commented. Another added, “I love all the conclusions to my curiosities.”
As TikTok faces its imminent shutdown in the US, many influencers have chosen to reveal their secrets and lies. These confessions have left fans feeling betrayed, while creators take a final opportunity to spill the truth.
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