The Truth BehindApple Cider Vinegarand Belle Gibson’s Partner
Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar has reignited interest in the bizarre and shocking story of Belle Gibson, the influencer who faked having cancer. The series dramatizes her rise to fame in the wellness industry and the deceit that eventually unraveled her empire. A key figure in her journey was Clive Rothwell, her former partner, who played a major role in helping her build The Whole Pantry app. But where is he now?
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In Apple Cider Vinegar , Rothwell, played by Ashley Zukerman, is portrayed as an IT consultant who financially supported Gibson’s ventures. He helped pay for the app’s development, covered flights and hotels for her wellness brand, and was deeply involved in her life. The show suggests that even after discovering her deception, he stayed with her, helping to raise her son, Oliver. But how much of this is true?
In reality, Clive Rothwell remained largely silent about the scandal. When Gibson’s lies were exposed in 2015, she admitted in an interview that Rothwell was “very stern” when he found out. However, he chose not to speak to the media. By 2019, Gibson referred to him as just a “friend” and revealed in court that she owed him $90,000. They were reportedly living together in Northcote, Melbourne, but no longer romantically involved. She claimed she didn’t even know his job at the time, though he still supported her financially, giving her money for trips and expenses.
Fast forward to 2023, Rothwell was spotted in Melbourne with another woman, suggesting he had finally moved on from Gibson. Meanwhile, Belle Gibson remains in legal trouble. She was fined $410,000 in 2017 for misleading consumers but has failed to pay, and Australian authorities continue to pursue her for the outstanding amount.
The Apple Cider Vinegar series plays with the idea of truth, branding itself a “true-ish” story. While it captures the essence of Gibson’s deception, it dramatizes certain aspects, leaving viewers questioning what really happened. Rothwell’s role, much like the entire scandal, remains shrouded in mystery—just another layer in the web of lies spun by Belle Gibson.
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