26 year old Belle Gibson became a worldwide sensation after she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and cured herself with a healthy-eating plan. She developed the world’s first wellness app, had a Penguin book deal, was backed by Apple and earned millions via her social media business. But it was all a lie.
She was a hoax and fooled many real cancer sufferers into believing that false treatments could save their lives.
In 2015 Gibson agreed to be interviewed by leading 60 minutes journalist Tara Brown in a bombshell interview which fully exposed the con. Featuring never-before-seen footage, this is the inside story of how she was caught out as those closest to her speak out, revealing the emotional toll of her deception and the devastating impact on those who trusted her story.
Featuring never-before-seen footage, the doc aired on 17.02.25 on Nine Australia. It won the 9pm slot with 900K and was the second highest viewed programme of the night for the 16-55 demo.