Netflix is gearing up to release a limited series charting the true story of Australian scammer Belle Gibson (Kaitlyn Dever). Premiering on February 6, Apple Cider Vinegar follows the so-called health guru's rise to social media fame. She gained a large following after claiming that she had cured herself of a brain tumour through natural remedies and nutrition. The online personality built a wellness empire from these claims and set up an app called The Whole Pantry, with a companion cookbook.

Gibson's downfall came in 2015 when journalists investigated her charity contributions. The blogger ran campaigns claiming to fundraise for charities throughout her career. She even told followers that she was donating some of her company's profits toward important causes. However, the reporters found that she had not donated any funds to the charities she claimed. As scrutiny increased around the Instagram star, it was then unveiled that she had also lied about her cancer diagnosis.

Gibson was later taken to court and fined $410,000, with the Australian Federal Court finding her guilty of violating five counts of consumer law. As viewers prepare to tune in to the forthcoming series, here's what happened to Gibson after her exposé. In 2019 Gibson was questioned by the courts about spending $90,000 between 2017 and 2019, despite claiming she could not pay her fines. ABC reported that the then 27-year-old rebutted the claims, telling the Federal Court in Melbourne: "I don't believe your figure is correct.".

It is unclear if Gibson has paid her court-ordered fines yet. However, Australian publication News.com.au reported in February 2024 that she had not paid the $140,000 fine. As for her personal life, Gibson's relationship status is unknown. However, it was rumoured that she had romantic links to Clive Rothwell, who is depicted in the show as something of a father figure for her son Oliver. The pair have never confirmed an intimate partnership and Gibson described Rothwell as her friend. However, ABC reported that he has previously funded her utility bills and legal expenses.

Gibson's health app has not been in app stores for almost a decade. The Whole Pantry had been downloaded 300,000 times, costing users $3.79 each, before the scammer was exposed. It was so popular that Apple had intended to include it as a default app on their Apple Watch. However, before the Apple Watch's launch, the influencer came under fire for her tattle-tales and Apple quickly removed the app from their store.