Instagram influencer Victoria Rose, known to her 3.7 million followers as 'Whoa Vicky,' sparked widespread concern with a series of alarming social media posts claiming her kidnapping.
According to The US Sun, the 24-year-old social media personality admitted to fabricating her own kidnapping story, claiming she was being held captive in Nigeria for a $1 million ransom simply because she was "bored" and wanted entertainment.
The controversial influencer's deception unfolded through a series of now-deleted posts on X, where messages supposedly from her kidnapper demanded a substantial ransom for her release.
Rose later confessed to the hoax during an uncomfortable Instagram Live session, where she struggled to maintain eye contact with the camera while explaining her actions.
Rose attempted to rationalize her actions by explaining that she doesn't participate in conventional entertainment activities like clubbing or drinking. She even referenced the Bible to defend her behavior, suggesting that laughter is beneficial for the soul and that this was her way of finding amusement.
The Instagram model, who first gained notoriety in 2017, shared the staged kidnapping posts with her brother's involvement. During her confession livestream, Rose expressed:
We kind of got carried away with the joke, you know, we just like to have fun and joke. I don't drink or go to the club, so this is how I find my entertainment. You know, it's probably not the best way to do it. I'd probably be like reading the Bible or something like that.
This incident adds to Rose's history of controversial behavior, including past incidents where she faced criticism for using offensive, racist language and engaging in a publicized feud with rapper Bhad Bhabie.
Just days after admitting to the kidnapping hoax, Rose posted what appeared to be wedding footage on her Instagram account. The video showed her wearing a white dress while a man in a suit placed a ring on her finger, accompanied by the caption "NOW AND FOREVER MY OPUEH" with heart and ring emojis.
The authenticity of this latest post has been met with skepticism from followers, who pointed out her awkward body language and minimal physical contact with the supposed groom. Many commenters expressed their inability to take her actions seriously following the kidnapping hoax.
Social media users quickly connected the dots between the fake kidnapping incident and the wedding video. Several followers questioned the timing and legitimacy of the ceremony, with some directly referencing her recent controversial prank.
Victoria Rose, known as 'Whoa Vicky' to her millions of Instagram followers, orchestrated an elaborate kidnapping hoax that involved falsely claiming she was being held captive in Nigeria for a $1 million ransom.
The 24-year-old social media personality later admitted to fabricating the entire scenario out of boredom, collaborating with her brother to create the deceptive narrative.
The controversial influencer's confession came through an Instagram Live session where she attempted to justify her actions by claiming she was seeking entertainment in lieu of participating in conventional social activities. The incident has further complicated her public image, leading to increased skepticism about her subsequent social media posts, including a recent video suggesting she had gotten married.
