What a time to be alive, where everything that’s happened over the last three months
has shocked us to our very core, and as if you didn’t think things could get even more
weird, a new rumor is going around that celebrities are being paid to say they’ve tested positive
for Coronavirus…
What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad bringing you all the breaking news updates here from
my in-home Clevver studio as we continue to practice safe measures, but apparently celebrities
are putting a dangerous twist on how they’re choosing to ‘spread awareness’ amid the
virus outbreak.
They say that “no press is bad press”, but what if some press is so incredibly toxic
and fabricated that we’re just forced to believe lies about celebrities who claim that
they’ve tested positive for COVID-19?
Desperate times call for desperate measures, I guess?
But according to Idris Elba, who has previously stated that he and his wife Sabrina have both
tested positive, this conspiracy theory is completely ridiculous and counterproductive.
During a recent Instagram Live session, he pushed back against the theory that some celebrities
were being paid to report that they had contracted the virus.
The Shade Room posted his Live session to their Instagram page, where he talks about
the debate on whether the rich or poor get a test kit for Coronavirus that is currently
in high-demand.
He said QUOTE, “It shouldn't be about whether rich or poor gets it.
I think that the negativity around test-shaming is counterproductive.
It’s like, I got a test but I also got COVID.
Does that make me preferential?
I don’t understand that.”
He added that the rumor that celebs are being paid to say they have the virus is absolutely
disgraceful and that it’s creating more harm than anything.
And honestly, if you really think about it, what good do people think will come out of
saying you’ve contracted the disease, because I’d do my best to steer clear from that
person for like, as long as possible even when this is all over.
But I’m curious to hear what you guys think about this rumor -- have you heard it going
around, and do you think celebrities would go that far making up a false claim, especially
one that’s as serious as something that could be life threatening?
Let me know all your thoughts down here in the comments, BUT as far as Idris is concerned,
he doesn’t have time for the negativity.
He added, “There's no benefit to me and Sabrina sitting here saying we've got it or
we ain't got it.
I don't even understand the logic of that."
He also urged his fans to believe that this is real and that the proper precautions should
absolutely be taken seriously, saying, “I'm just a human being and I just happen to be
in the public eye.
So I want people to understand that this is very real.
I don't feel like I'm privileged because I got a test because I actually contracted it.”
Along with many other celebrities, including Andy Cohen, The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood,
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, Idris took to Twitter to reveal that he had also
been tested positive for the virus after finding out that someone he had been in contact with
also tested positive.
He wrote on March 16th QUOTE, “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19.
I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible
exposure to the virus.
Stay home people and be pragmatic.
I will keep you updated on how I’m doing.
No panic.”
Since then Idris, along with Tom and Rita, have been keeping fans updated on their health
status and progress.
Tom even managed to put his comical touch on his most recent update, saying, “Hey
folks.
Good News: One week after testing Positive, in self-isolation, the symptoms are much the
same.
No fever but the blahs.
Folding the laundry and doing the dishes leads to a nap on the couch.
Bad news: My wife @ritawilson has won 6 straight hands of Gin Rummy and leads by 201 points.”
Ok guys, so right here, right now, let’s vow to put a stop to the rumor that celebrities
are using Coronavirus for clout.
We’ve got a lot of bigger things to focus our efforts on, so let’s all move past the
rumors and focus on ways we could help contain the outbreak and give back to those in need.
I’m also curious to from you.
Had you heard the rumor?
And what do you think?
Get to talking down here in the comments, and after that you can click right over here
to see how celebrities are giving back amid the crisis.
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Thanks so much for tuning into Clevver News, I’m your host Sussan Mourad and I’ll see
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