Back in 2015, she was the ‘wellness influencer’ who had ‘healed’ her terminal brain cancer by ‘eating clean’ and sticking coffee enemas up her butt. Belle Gibson launched a wellness app that Apple wanted to put on the very first Apple Watch. She published a cookbook called The Whole Pantry, won awards and selflessly donated almost everything she made to charity. Except… lol no she didn’t. She didn’t do any of it. She didn’t have cancer and none of it was true. A Just The Gist ALL-TIME FAVOURITE, there have been so many updates on the Belle Gibson story, including the incredible 2025 Netflix show ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ that brought renewed worldwide interest in the story. So did she ever get in trouble? And where is Belle Gibson now? Gisten in as Rosie gives you all details. 

We give you Just The Gist, but if you want more, there’s this:

READ: ‘The Woman Who Fooled The World’ by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano

READ: “No. None of it’s true.” The 2015 Women’s Weekly interview with Belle Gibson

READ: “Belle Gibson: wellness blogger’s mum says cancer story was just a ‘white lie.’” 2015 Guardian article 

READ: “What Happened To Belle Gibson In The End? Here’s What ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ Leaves Out.” 2025 ABC News story.

WATCH: The brilliant 60 Minutes Australia interview in which Tara Brown confronts Belle Gibson

WATCH: Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix

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