TikTokĪ spokesperson for the music legend confirmed the account was fake on NBC’s “Today” show on Tuesday morning, urging viewers to “take a closer look” at the “doctored” clip for proof.

“The number of trolls I’ve (and other creators) have reported on TikTok and somehow they choose to ban the pride of America, Dolly Parton,” mused one on Twitter, as another vented, “TikTok banned Dolly Parton now we riot.” Dolly Parton had already amassed over 700,000 followers and 5 million viewers for her TikTok debut, which later turned out to be a forgery. Her not-yet-verified video had already racked up more than 5 million likes as of Monday before the apparently fraudulent account was swiftly shut down, to the dismay of followers. It was a huge letdown for fans - some 700,000 - who clamored to the app in droves to follow the “9-to-5” singer and COVID vaccine collaborator. Unfortunately, that faith would be rocked by the discovery that the newly launched TikTok account was a forgery, and the viral video message was actually from last year, originally recorded to promote Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library children’s literacy nonprofit. Her alleged TikTok, however, isn’t one of them.įans of the beloved 75-year-old country icon were thrilled to see the Grammy Hall of Famer and “Run, Rose, Run” co-author on the video-sharing platform, where she purportedly offered a message of hope to viewers, telling them to “keep the faith.” Toddler goes viral on TikTok for her impressive medical knowledgeĭolly Parton knows a thing or two about flaunting fake … er, “assets.”

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