Influencer Defends Buying House Without "Real Job"

British TikTok influencer Katylee Bailey faced backlash after announcing she had bought her first home at 21, with some commenters suggesting she did not deserve it because of the nature of her job. Bailey apologized for causing offense but said she was proud of herself and her job, which she said requires hard work. In a follow-up video, she tearfully addressed the backlash and said she did not grow up with money. Commenters were overwhelmingly supportive in response to her statement. This is not the first time influencers have faced criticism for sharing videos about large or elaborate purchases.