A popular Australian influencer has been forced to apologise after sharing a 'tone-deaf' and 'uneducated' post flaunting her wealth amid the country's fuel crisis.
Health and body positivity content creator Georgie Stevenson, 32, had shared an Instagram video criticising people whingeing about soaring prices across the country.
Her post was met with furious Aussies who took to the comments to condemn her bizarre statement.
In the wake of the drama, Georgie apologised for her comments, claiming that the now-deleted clip was a 'trial reel' that had been shared in error by an 'external agency'.
An Instagram trial reel is a feature that allows creators to post a reel to non-followers first, testing its performance and engagement without it appearing on their main profile or feed.
Trial reels are not intended to be shown to existing followers. However, several have claimed they had seen Georgie's post and threatened to 'unfollow'.
Australian influencer Georgie Stevenson, 32, has been forced to apologise after sharing a 'tone-deaf' and 'uneducated' post flaunting her wealth amid the country's fuel crisis
'Why did this go out? An external agency I hired to help with content posted a trial reel that I had not approved,' Georgie said in a statement shared to Instagram on Monday.
'I realise how serious this is considering it's my account, my face, and ultimately, my brand.'
Georgie also admitted that her post was 'out of touch'.
'The messaging behind the post completely missed the mark and it was out of touch and incredibly insensitive,' she wrote.
'However, catching it was my job and I failed to do so. I took action to remove it.'
Noting her disappointment that the post had appeared on her page, Georgie said she was 'deeply sorry' for any offence caused.
'I'm conscious this might seem like just another apology post from an influencer... but please know that this has been a wake-up call and something like this will never happen again,' she wrote.
The offending video showed Georgie sipping an iced coffee in her kitchen while a caption criticised those complaining about soaring petrol prices, which have climbed to $2.44 per litre for unleaded and $2.95 for diesel on average in NSW.
Health and body positivity content creator Georgie Stevenson, 32, had shared an Instagram video criticising people whingeing about soaring petrol prices across the country
In the wake of the drama, Georgie apologised for her comments, claiming that the now-deleted clip had been shared in error
'Some people choose to complain about the cost of fuel,' Georgie began.
'Other people choose to build their own success, co-own three companies and buy a [Porsche] at 28 years old. I'm other people.'
The backlash to Georgie's post was swift, with many enraged Aussies labelling the influencer 'delusional'.
'Some people complain because they literally have to choose between fuel and groceries. But hey, at least being delusional is free - that we CAN afford!' one follower wrote.
'Seriously... read the room. Calling people "complainers" while they are funding your lifestyle is wild. Go touch some grass.'
Another user added, 'As if you reposted this. A full [tank] of petrol for a family size car is up to $250+ for some families. That's the difference between putting food on the table and paying rent.
'Do you even know why fuel prices have gone up? Are you aware there is a war going on and people are dying? You're actually so ignorant and up your own a**.'
'This is not the flex you think it is,' someone else shared.
'Go have a cup of water, touch some grass and understand "manifestation" doesn't help MOST things. It's a state of mind - not reality.'
Her initial post was met with furious Aussies who took to the comments to condemn her bizarre statement
