Chinese Streamer Loses 140,000 Followers After Beauty Filter Glitch Sparks Catfishing Debate
A Chinese livestreamer is facing massive backlash online after a sudden filter malfunction exposed a completely different look from the doll-like image her audience was used to seeing.
During a live session, she was interacting normally with viewers when the beauty filter unexpectedly dropped for a brief moment, revealing her natural face before instantly switching back to the heavily enhanced version many followers had assumed was real. The change did not go unnoticed, as thousands began unfollowing within minutes, leading to a loss of over 140,000 followers.
The moment has since ignited widespread debate across social media about online identity, beauty manipulation, and the growing concerns around digital catfishing.
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Streamer’s filter glitch reveals her true appearance, causing a mass exodus of 140,000 followers who felt deceived by the online persona.#FilterFail #BeautyFilters #OnlineDeception
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