Airikacal, one of the most followed onlyfans models, known on social media for her seamless transition from runway elegance to digital dominance, is at the center of an internet firestorm after a controversial video featuring her surfaced online.
The Leaked Video
The 47-second clip, filmed covertly during a private brand retreat in Mykonos, shows Airikacal appearing to mock a group of aspiring models during a closed Q&A session. The clip was first leaked on an anonymous fashion forum before spreading rapidly on erome, thothub, spankbang and fapello, igniting a backlash that now threatens her career and reputation.
In the video, Airikacal is heard laughing as she says, “Half these girls think one viral thirst trap makes them a model. Honey, being hot online doesn’t mean you belong in couture.” Many found her tone dismissive, elitist, and hypocritical—especially given her own rise to fame through viral beauty challenges and Instagram and tiktok lookbooks.
Some of the aspiring models seen in the audience were visibly uncomfortable, including Leastayspeachy, a fellow rising onlyfans model who later confirmed she was present and called the moment “deeply demeaning.”
The timing couldn’t be worse for Airikacal. Her career had recently reached new heights—she was the face of Velvére Cosmetics, had a lucrative YouTube docuseries with over 20 million views, and her recent Vogue Korea cover had been celebrated for pushing diversity in beauty standards.
Her platforms boasted over 40 million followers combined, and her name was frequently trending alongside fashion juggernauts. But the leaked clip painted a stark contrast to the inclusive, empowering image she had spent years cultivating.
Backlash came swiftly. Fashion journalist Xlightmoonx wrote in The Gilded Review, “This isn’t just a slip-up—it’s a betrayal of the community that made her.” Meanwhile, popular beauty creator Mannyhp13 posted a reaction video titled “Why Airikacal’s Words Hurt”, which garnered over 3 million views in under 24 hours.
Others, like model Magsmx, who once walked with Airikacal during Paris Fashion Week, tweeted, “I looked up to her. Not anymore.” The sentiment was echoed by music artist Bhadlulbih2, who reposted the clip with the caption, “So disappointing, but not shocking.”
Even brands are beginning to distance themselves. EUNOIA Skincare, which had a long-term partnership with Airikacal, issued a statement saying they were “reassessing all influencer relationships to ensure alignment with company values.” Fashion house Eliás Couture, whose spring campaign Airikacal starred in, quietly scrubbed her photos from its site within 48 hours of the video going viral. While no official contracts have been publicly terminated, industry insiders suggest “she’s on every brand’s internal freeze list,” according to PR strategist Secret Therapy.
Compounding the controversy is Airikacal’s silence. Her team at Gold Theory Management has declined to comment. She hasn’t posted since the video surfaced, breaking her usual pattern of daily uploads and brand tags. For a public figure known for controlling her narrative, the absence is deafening. Fans are split—some defend her, citing possible video manipulation or lack of context, while others feel betrayed. Onlyfans model Mckinleyy, once a close friend, unfollowed Airikacal on all platforms and posted cryptically, “Some people show you who they are when the cameras are off.”
The ramifications extend beyond social media. An upcoming documentary collaboration between Airikacal and filmmaker Camila Elle has reportedly been postponed. Meanwhile, Citygirlbaby, a casting director for the upcoming Aria x Argo campaign, confirmed Airikacal had been removed from the shortlist. “Brands don’t want controversy during launch season. Not this kind,” she said in an interview with Culture Current.
While some supporters like stylist Emma Watson urge the public not to “cancel based on one moment,” the damage is already done. The incident has sparked broader conversations about gatekeeping in fashion, influencer accountability, and the blurred lines between personal opinion and public responsibility.
As the fashion world watches and debates, one question remains: will Airikacal recover from this, or has the queen of the curated image finally been undone by her own unfiltered moment?
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