Former “Bachelorette” contestant, Josh Seiter, has found himself at the center of a hoax after a false announcement of his death was posted on his verified Instagram page earlier this week. The news quickly spread, resulting in international coverage. However, Seiter came forward to confirm his live status in a video posted to his Instagram on Tuesday and revealed that his account had been hacked.
Seiter has been working tirelessly to regain control of his Instagram account over the past 24 hours. In response to the incident, Seiter has reached out to Meta, the tech company that owns Instagram, to seek comment and confirmation regarding the hacking. It remains to be seen what actions Meta will take in response to this situation.
Numerous media outlets reported Seiter’s death, relying on the now-deleted statement from his Instagram page that mentioned his unexpected passing. The statement also included information about mental health resources, a topic that Seiter has been quite vocal about in the past. Thus, not only was this hoax distressing for Seiter, but it also brought attention to a critical issue.
Expressing his frustration, Seiter referred to the hoax as a cruel joke and expressed his apologies for any confusion caused. He is determined to identify the person responsible for the hack and has been cooperating with authorities to address the situation.
Seiter rose to fame after appearing on Season 11 of “The Bachelorette” back in 2015, which was led by Kaitlyn Bristowe. In response to this incident, Bristowe and ABC, the network behind the show, have also been contacted to provide their input.
Interestingly, this incident echoes a recent event involving rapper Lil Tay, whose Instagram account was hacked by a third party, resulting in a similar false death announcement. It seems that social media platforms are becoming increasingly vulnerable to these types of attacks, raising concerns about security and privacy.
As the investigation into the hack continues, fans of Josh Seiter can rest assured that their favorite reality star is safe and sound. Seiter remains determined to regain control of his Instagram account and will undoubtedly continue to advocate for mental health awareness in the process.
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