Chinese paparazzi has released what was teased as a major exposé on influencer Tu Xiaodi (also known as iamroosie). However, instead of triggering outrage, the revelations were largely met with ridicule and sarcasm from netizens.
According to the paparazzi account, Tu Xiaodi allegedly survives by repeatedly borrowing money or asking men to pay on her behalf. The claims suggest that her daily life revolves around sending payment links and requests for financial help, ranging from food deliveries and shopping expenses to medical bills and medication. The exposé further alleged that when certain men refused to pay, Tu Xiaodi would threaten to expose private chats.
Despite the sensational framing, public reaction quickly turned dismissive. Many netizens pointed out that the so-called “gold-digging” evidence amounted to trivial expenses such as milk tea, takeout meals, and basic necessities rather than luxury cars, properties, or expensive gifts typically associated with the label.
Online comments mocked both the exposé and the men involved, questioning why screenshots involving such small sums were even leaked. Some users sarcastically asked whether a single cup of milk tea now qualified as “being mined for gold,” while others criticized the paparazzi for hyping the story only to deliver what they described as content “not even enough to scratch the itch.”
Others shifted criticism toward the anonymous men who allegedly leaked chat records, calling them stingy and suggesting that exposing someone over minor expenses reflected poorly on them rather than on Tu Xiaodi. A number of netizens even joked that the paparazzi should instead reveal the identities of the so-called “cheap male celebrities” involved.
The controversy comes amid heightened attention on Tu Xiaodi following her earlier livestream claims, which previously drew Luhan into public scrutiny due to unverified allegations. As with that situation, reactions remain divided, but skepticism toward unverified exposés appears to be growing.
Ultimately, while the paparazzi attempted to frame Tu Xiaodi as a calculated opportunist, online opinion suggests the effort backfired. Rather than damaging her image, the exposé has instead reignited criticism of rumor-driven reporting and raised questions about the credibility and motives behind such leaks.
Sources: weibo