She preached wellness. She promised hope. She built an empire on a lie.
Belle Gibson was an Australian wellness influencer who captivated millions with her story—claiming she had terminal brain cancer and had miraculously cured herself through natural remedies. She sold books, launched an app, and gained a devoted following, all while profiting from her supposed survival story. But when journalists began asking questions, her carefully crafted world came crumbling down.
How did she deceive so many for so long? What was the truth behind her fraudulent claims? And what happened when the world found out she was lying?
Join us as we uncover one of the biggest wellness scams in modern history.
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