Bad Influencer: The Great Insta Con

BBC1, Wednesday, 10.35pm

Belle Gibson was one of Instagram’s first superinfluencers, and by the age of 23 had launched a hugely successful food-related app and accompanying book.

Gibson (above) claimed in interviews to have suffered from various forms of cancer, but had been cured via unconventional treatments. Her bubble burst spectacularly when it was revealed that she had never had the disease.

Here, followers and opponents discuss Gibson’s rise to fame while shining a light on the woman behind the public image.