Australian influencer Belle Gibson, once hailed as a “fun fearless female” by Cosmopolitan, is being exposed as a fraud in a new ITV documentary titled “Instagram’s Worst Con Artist.”
Gibson, a young single mother who claimed to have fought terminal brain cancer, became well-known in 2013 as a health and culinary blogger. She gained a sizable following on Instagram by touting alternative medicine and a plant-based diet as her purported cure.
But in 2015, this story came apart spectacularly. According to The Metro, Gibson never had cancer, despite journalistic inquiries and skepticism from those who knew her in real life.
The documentary explores Gibson’s contrived narrative, which includes erroneous assertions regarding charitable contributions, an alleged relapse, and even made-up information regarding her family. As part of the complex scam, her well-known cookbook and app that promoted an unproven cancer-fighting diet were revealed.
Gibson is currently regarded as “Instagram’s worst con artist” due to her use of the social media site to her advantage and her ability to abuse her followers’ confidence.
Belle Gibson, born in Launceston, Tasmania, gained fame as a health blogger in 2013, sharing her journey with terminal brain cancer. She advocated for a plant-based diet and alternative therapies over conventional treatment. Gibson’s app and cookbook were successful, earning her substantial profits, which she claimed to donate to charity. However, her deception was exposed in 2015 when she admitted to fabricating her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Belle Gibson’s home was raided twice for unpaid fines in 2020 and 2021. She owed money for her son’s school fees and borrowed 47,000 Pounds from a housemate. Despite financial troubles, she spent extravagantly on a court appearance and a holiday. Gibson then immersed herself in Melbourne’s Ethiopian community, falsely claiming adoption and fundraising efforts. Eventually, community leaders ousted her. Currently residing in Melbourne, Gibson has maintained a low profile since.
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