The online drama between actress Anita Joseph and content creator Caramel Plug has taken another twist, with social media users now criticising Caramel Plug over what many described as a harsh response to Anita’s public apology.
The controversy began after Caramel Plug accused Anita Joseph of editing her out of a photograph. In response, the actress apologised, explaining that the incident was caused by an AI-powered photo editing tool and not a deliberate attempt to remove the influencer.
In her apology, Anita admitted the mistake and blamed her “AI boy,” writing that she hoped it would “do better next time.”
However, Caramel Plug was unimpressed.
Reacting to the apology, the content creator wrote: “Ensure your imaginary AI BOY does better next time. Secondly, I’m not your baby; I really don’t know you.”
While some fans supported Caramel Plug’s decision to stand her ground, many Nigerians felt her response was unnecessarily cold, especially after Anita publicly accepted responsibility and apologised.
The exchange has since ignited fresh conversations across social media, with users debating whether the apology should have ended the matter or whether Caramel Plug was justified in expressing her displeasure.
Several commenters argued that public apologies deserve grace when they appear sincere, while others maintained that Anita’s explanation, blaming AI, left room for skepticism.
The incident has once again highlighted how AI-powered editing tools are increasingly finding their way into celebrity controversies, even as online reactions continue to blur the line between accountability and forgiveness.
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