INFLUENCER BryanBoy has been accused of using homeless people for content in a new video filmed on London’s Brick Lane.
The fashion blogging superstar — real name Bryan Grey Yambao — took to the popular foodie street and visited Beigel Bake.
Influencer BryanBoy paid a visit to Lon don’s Brick LaneCredit: Instagram/@BryanBoy
He was complimented by a homeless woman outside a bakeryCredit: Instagram/@BryanBoy
Standing out from the gritty surroundings, Bryan, 44, wore a designer coat and carried an expensive Birkin handbag.
On his way to the shop he was nearly knocked over by a bicycle, with the rider offering a compliment as he passed.
Bryan said to camera: “Oh, he told me I look lovely. I’ve been getting a lot of compliments today.”
It prompted another, vulnerable, man to repeat the compliment and approach him, seemingly to swap numbers, causing Bryan to back away and decline.
He continued on his way and a woman sitting on the floor outside the bakery said: “You look gorgeous sweetie.”
Delighted by the comment, Bryan said: “Thank you so much, she told me I looked gorgeous.”
The interactions made some viewers feel uncomfortable.
One person wrote: “You are so out of place and to know the wealth that you have on your body and seeing the less fortunate makes it all the more [sad emoji] and cringy… I wouldn’t have posted this quite honestly… It’s giving the haves and the have nots in real time…”
Another said: “I find it pretty distasteful for you to come to our neighbourhood and use vulnerable people for content. I hope you at least brought them something to eat or drink.”
Others were worried for Bryan’s safety due to him wearing such high end luxury items.
“Walking about with a Birkin o dear hope you had a bodyguard with you,” posted one follower.
Another said: “I’m having tachycardia seeing you with your bag walking there.”
A third wrote: “What the hell Bryan?! take some security with you next time! If only they knew how much you were wearing. I would never dare to carry my Birkin or wear my watches in London and I live in the UK.”
Ultimately, Bryan walked away without incident, though was unimpressed with just how busy the eatery was.
After spying ‘meat’ in the window, he entered and joined the back of a long queue.
He said: “Oh my Gosh, this is packed. There’s a lot of people. We need crowd control in this place. I don’t know if I have the brain capacity to fall in line.”
The Manila born star rose to fame in the mid noughties with his witty and sometimes catty comments about high fashion.
He regularly features on fashion show front rows and has appeared as a judge on America’s Next Top Model.
Bryan is an advocate for more Asian representation in the fashion world after noticing how few people from the region were present at high profile runway events.
In 2022, he became the editor of fashion publication Perfect Magazine, a position he continues to hold.
Bryan didn’t want to swap numbers with a man who approached himCredit: Instagram/@BryanBoy
He wasn’t impressed by the queue length in Beigel BakeCredit: Instagram/@BryanBoy
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