Content creator Aaron Maniego has received hate online after netizens accused him of being a clout chaser and refusing to perform in former vice president Leni Robredo’s last election.
After sharing that he’d be appearing in ‘Sparks Camp’, the Philippines’ first-ever BL dating reality show, netizens commented that he was a clout chaser and many more accusations.
For the clout na naman sya?
— Thor (@Thor031919) May 17, 2023
Chaka ugali yan feeling bigstar!
— Nate (@Peachy44568734) May 17, 2023
Don’t hate watch this show just for this worthless piece of trash. Let this show flop.
— Tom (@iamtomreuh) May 17, 2023
https://twitter.com/AriesNight_/status/1658801624503193601?s=20
He was also accused of making fun of the gay community, particularly the “femme” group.
https://twitter.com/kiopriest/status/1658743123483426816?s=20
https://twitter.com/ezzahschonxxi/status/1658733711494627328?s=20
Maniego supports Robredo. However, netizens claimed that he rejected an offer to perform in one of her campaigns for fear of getting bashed by BBM supporters.
https://twitter.com/katsusouup/status/1658628268398989312?s=20
‘Sparks Camp’, hosted by “Miss Trans Global 2020” Mela Habijan, is set to air its first episode on May 24 at 8 p.m. on Black Sheep’s YouTube channel.
Habijan describes her role on the show as a facilitator, listener, processor, and mother to those involved.