Overview
- A TikTok by Tahlia Thornton, which went viral in reports on July 27, included screenshots she says show Bailey Smith photographed with two women on the same calendar day with apparent timestamps.
- The post attracted large online attention, with outlets reporting hundreds of thousands to millions of views and additional women saying they had dated Smith or shared similar photos.
- Social platforms then saw a mix of new claimants and manipulated material as users admitted to photoshopping or using AI to insert themselves into images with Smith.
- Hours after the TikTok spread, Smith posted Instagram Stories and a tongue-in-cheek Q&A featuring Tony Montana images, but he has not given a formal on-the-record denial and media outlets have sought comment.
- The episode adds to sustained interest in Smith’s private life and highlights a broader risk that rapid social-media claims can outpace verification, so eyes will be on any authenticated evidence or an official response from Smith or his club.