Popular TikTok creator, Peller, has retracted an earlier statement about launching a GoFundMe campaign to raise ₦30 million for his partner, Jarvis, who was reportedly battling a mouth tumour.
Jarvis, also a well-known figure on TikTok, has been seeking medical solutions for the condition. Peller initially announced that the surgery would cost ₦30 million, sparking concern and attention from fans. However, he later dismissed the fundraising claim, describing it as a mere “joke.”
In a video posted on Instagram, Peller lashed out at critics and close associates who accused him of trying to exploit the situation for personal financial gain.
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“Some of you have taken this too far,” Peller said, addressing the backlash. “It was never serious, and I didn’t expect people to blow it out of proportion.”
Jarvis also confirmed the situation, reassuring followers that she was doing well and clarifying that Peller’s statement was indeed intended as a joke.
The incident has left many divided, with some questioning the appropriateness of such a remark, especially given the seriousness of medical issues, while others defended Peller’s humour as misunderstood banter.
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