In a world where social media often blurs the lines between reality and poor taste, a recent incident involving a young influencer and her elderly partner has sparked a wave of controversy and concern among netizens.

In a now-deleted video, the incident has ignited debates about the ethics of online content and the responsibility influencers have to their audience.

Bronwin Aurora, a 22-year-old social media starlet with a following of 1.5 million, has been criticised for what many call a 'sick act' of insensitivity.

In the video that has since gone viral, Aurora is seen dancing jubilantly next to the hospital bed of her 80-year-old boyfriend, a man 58 years her senior.

Twenty-two-year-old influencer Bronwin Aurora sparked the backlash over a video of her 80-year-old boyfriend joking about his will and life. Credit: @chloekaaja / TikTok

The video, set to the upbeat tune 'Keep Up' by Odetari, featured Aurora kissing her partner's forehead before launching into a trending TikTok dance routine.

The controversy doesn't end with the dance.

Aurora's caption, 'Guys, I got on the will. Should I pull the plug?' has stunned viewers, questioning her actions' morality and intentions.

The elderly man, surrounded by medical equipment, appears passive, raising further questions about his awareness and consent to the video.

The backlash was swift and severe, with social media users expressing horror and disgust.

Comments ranged from sarcastic jabs at Aurora's lack of humanity to outright accusations of elder abuse.

This serious allegation involves mistreating older individuals by those in a position of trust.

While some speculate that the video may be an attempt at satire, the overwhelming response has been negative, with many calling the act 'sickening,' 'outrageous,' and 'a new low.'

The clip has amassed nearly half a million views, with many viewers expressing concern for the elderly man's well-being and relationship with Aurora.

The influencer's online behavior has been discussed before.

In a subsequent video, Aurora is seen dancing in a jewellery store, boasting about a $20,000 Cartier purchase made by her boyfriend, who is seen joining in with a slow dance.

In more recent posts, the elderly man is shown in a wheelchair, with Aurora continuing to share intimate details of their relationship, including claims of exchanging sexual favours for expensive gifts.

This incident raises important questions about influencers' responsibilities and the impact of their online behaviour.

Key Takeaways

• A 22-year-old influencer, Bronwin Aurora, faced backlash over a video beside her 80-year-old boyfriend in a hospital bed, with a caption that implied she was in his will and joking about ending his life.
• Social media users were left horrified and concerned about the nature of the age-gap relationship and the appropriateness of the content shared.
• Commenters on the video accused the influencer of insensitivity and potential elder abuse due to the disturbing nature of the content.
• Despite the controversial hospital video, Aurora continues to share aspects of her relationship online, including receiving lavish gifts and going out to dinner with her boyfriend, who appears to be recovering.

Have you witnessed similar instances of questionable behaviour towards the elderly? How do you think society should respond to such acts? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

 

[Gezzabel]

This is the most hideous and disturbing elder abuse I’ve ever witnessed. We all recall Anna Nicole Smith, who claimed she loved her husband. This gold digger has not shown any love or respect, and her behaviour is nothing short of prostitution. I thought prostitution was illegal. I can’t believe nobody has stepped in to help this poor vulnerable man, who has been ripped off big time. Where’s the police, or a doctor intervening with a duty of care for this man. I hope he does have children, because legally they can contest the will,
They will bet the lot, and that’s the law. This prostitute will get zero. Let’s hope she doesn’t clean out his bank account before it’s too late. This is so heart. Gezabel.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Most Prostitutes would have more compassion!!

If he is of sound mind then maybe this is how he wants to spend his last years. Maybe he has no family and he is ok with this! If that's tge case then it's his business.

If he isn't of sound mind then the doctors and nurses should have jumped in and called the police

 

[Trina G]

To my mind the internet is the biggest curse to society ever.

 

[Ronloby]

Should be BANNED from the internet completely.

 

[erina]

I think she is just a disgusting bitch, where are the poor mans family while this ELDERLY ABUSE is going on.

 

[GrannyJA!]

What a cheap, nasty individual. This is worse than just 'elder abuse'. I hope her stupidity brings out dozens of relatives to contest the will, and hopefully someone else to care for the poor man.

 

[Dynamo]

This is the most hideous and disturbing elder abuse I’ve ever witnessed. We all recall Anna Nicole Smith, who claimed she loved her husband. This gold digger has not shown any love or respect, and her behaviour is nothing short of prostitution. I thought prostitution was illegal. I can’t believe nobody has stepped in to help this poor vulnerable man, who has been ripped off big time. Where’s the police, or a doctor intervening with a duty of care for this man. I hope he does have children, because legally they can contest the will,
They will bet the lot, and that’s the law. This prostitute will get zero. Let’s hope she doesn’t clean out his bank account before it’s too late. This is so heart. Gezabel.

 

[Catherines]

To my mind the internet is the biggest curse to society ever.

Absolutely!!. Apart from a mobile phone to send & receive messages and to make & receive calls I do not have ANY OTHER apps on my phone & have often been ridiculed over that.

Saying she’s on the Will is not necessarily a given. I believe a Will has to be in writing, witnessed by at least two people, one a legal representative, have Executors and if a person tries to claim anything while those criteria are not met there will be HUGE court costs and huge legal representation costs as well - so this greedy woman could be ‘out of pocket’ if she has to go down the court & legal representation road. Think twice you greedy woman - that’s my message to her.

 

[Catherines]

How sick was this man, in the first place? Was he on his death bed or had a condition that was terminal? Was he coherent and did he actually have a Will? Many questions here and so much for her to re-consider. Vulgar, greedy and abusive are words that comes to my mind putting stuff like that about being in his Will onto the net and boasting about it and including comments about sex.

 

[Jest]

sickos. and sdc you are as well for even showing it. NOT IMPRESSED.

 

[Reet]

I question this woman's sincerity to the man.
The poor man looks about to die and there she is playing up to the media! I know of successful marriages of older men or women with a much younger partner but in the cases I know there is real love between them. I very much doubt this woman knows what love really is!

 

[Reet]

Absolutely!!. Apart from a mobile phone to send & receive messages and to make & receive calls I do not have ANY OTHER apps on my phone & have often been ridiculed over that.

Saying she’s on the Will is not necessarily a given. I believe a Will has to be in writing, witnessed by at least two people, one a legal representative, have Executors and if a person tries to claim anything while those criteria are not met there will be HUGE court costs and huge legal representation costs as well - so this greedy woman could be ‘out of pocket’ if she has to go down the court & legal representation road. Think twice you greedy woman - that’s my message to her.

A Will does have to have two witnesses but neither has to be a legal person such as a solicitor. The person making the Will also has to be "of sound mind" and by the look on his face he doesn't even know what day it is.

 

[Mikeyboy2012]

Oh, she's a real peace of work. Good choice Grandpa. She's more interested in her followers, her own financial gain and taking advantage of the vulnerable rather than actually caring for someone and "giving".

She's a taker, not a giver.

I'd love to see these so-called "influencers" having to actually work for their money and reputation instead of being paid for ridiculous online content.

This forum just adds to and emphasises the entitled, lazy lifestyle that is so prevalent in society today, especially amongst many of the talentless young.

The internet has made so many become so lazy and affected their moral compass. Virtual reality at its worse.

Mind you, if the weak-minded, needy followers didn't follow them, they would have no income.

Like druggies financing drug dealers.

 

[tekkac]

Sad

 

[magpie1]

I question this woman's sincerity to the man.
The poor man looks about to die and there she is playing up to the media! I know of successful marriages of older men or women with a much younger partner but in the cases I know there is real love between them. I very much doubt this woman knows what love really is!

She knows the LOVE of MONEY....but that's all, IMO.

 

[HelenFB]

I wonder what her parents think…. and how was she raised?

 

[Littleboy8]

Yuk tok hmmmmm is this post a true story or is it just that “a story”

 

[GillyH]

Sad

He is a lonely dirty old man. She is a high class hooker, gold digger. Perfect match.

 

[David567]

Wouldn't it be funny if he left her $1 and the rest to his family. I'd love to see the look on her face if that happened. Priceless.