Willy Wonka on TikTok was quick to gain attention as several people fell in love with him. However, it seems some people are trying to cancel him on TikTok in 2021. Here’s a look at the drama.
TikTok has become a platform where people showcase their talent and one such artist was Duke Depp, the guy behind the famous Willy Wonka TikTok. However, with a massive number of followers, comes great responsibility. It seems like Duke has laanded himself in trouble as some people are trying to cancel him.
Who is Willy Wonka?
Duke is the guy who often pops up on TikTok has the famous Willy Wonka guy. He has 17.9 million followers on TikTok and does not fail to entertain people. Recently, he uploaded a video in which he revealed he was working as a photographer before making it big on the platform.
Duke had opened up more about his TikTok persona in a YouTube video where he revealed he is 19-years-old and lives in Utah. At the same time, he admitted his favorite movie is ‘Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.’ He happened to take on the role of Willy Wonka by chance after he realized he is pretty good. Looks like things worked out for him as he gained a lot of followers.
Why is Willy Wonka cancelled on TikTok?
Duke is facing backlash for venturing out to hang out with friends amid a pandemic. Several people have been taking to the comment section of his TikTok and pointing out how he was spotted enjoying his time with fellow TikTok star, Tony Lopez.
His followers were disappointed to see that Duke was breaking some COVID-19 rules. At the same time, they were unhappy to find out that Duke was still talking to Tony, who last year had several allegations placed on him. Comments like – “He hangs out with Tony Lopez now (not to mention that we’re in a pandemic) do I need to explain why that is bad? He didn’t do this pre-fame” and “He still hangs out with Tony and other people that have done some questionable things” have been spotted on his TikTok.
Meanwhile, others alleged he posts “creepy content” as the comment read, “Children follow him and he knows it and he posts creepy content.” Last year Willy had been cancelled for “stereotyping Spanish people” in one of his videos. He had eventually taken the video down as some people came to his defense on social media.
Even now, some fans have been defending the TikTok star while others are trying to cancel him.