Viral TikToker Patrick Mbacio has broken his silence after growing concern about his health.
Fans flooded his comment section with worried messages following a noticeable change in his physical appearance.
Many people began to speculate about what might be causing his drastic weight loss.
In response, the content creator addressed the rumours directly in a video that quickly gained attention online.
He spoke to his followers and urged them not to jump to conclusions based only on his appearance.
Some of his followers had started making their own conclusions, with a number of viewers openly claiming that he might be HIV positive.
Mbacio responded firmly to these claims, saying the rumours about his HIV status are false. He stressed that the information being shared online was misleading.
He also explained that the weight loss that many fans had reacted to has a different cause. According to Mbacio, people were reacting to his changed look without knowing the real situation behind it. He said he wanted to clarify his health concerns in a way that is honest and accurate, instead of allowing the wrong narratives to spread.In the video, Mbacio opened up about what has been affecting him and gave viewers more insight into what he has been going through.
His explanation appeared to surprise many viewers, especially because the speculation had already grown quickly before he made his statement.
The concern from fans had been building for some time.
Several commenters pointed out that his appearance was very different compared to earlier videos, and this triggered questions about his health.
Some messages showed genuine worry, while others went further and tried to diagnose him without evidence.