False Post Ties PewDiePie to Alysa Liu, Fueling Dating Rumor in Hours

1 articles · Updated · The Express Tribune · May 26

A viral tweet falsely claiming PewDiePie was dating Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu spread across X, TikTok and Reddit within hours, triggering broad online speculation despite no evidence of a relationship.
The rumor gained traction after PewDiePie said he would move away from family vlog content, letting users connect unrelated events and amplifying reposts, screenshots and reaction videos.
Unverified gossip accounts appear to have started the claim, and fans later flagged inconsistencies in the circulating screenshots as criticism grew over how fast fabricated celebrity stories travel.
Liu has faced several recent hoaxes tied to her rising profile after Olympic success, while PewDiePie has largely kept a low-profile family life in Japan away from online drama.

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