A viral TikTok video has thrown an old piece of gossip back into the limelight, making fresh claims about the relationship between conservative commentators Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk. The video, which has spread rapidly across social media, alleges that Owens once had strong romantic feelings for Kirk and that her subsequent behaviour has been shaped by his marriage to another woman.
The Core Claim of the Viral TikTok Video
The video, shared by a creator known as The Older Millennial, presents a detailed narrative. It asserts that Candace Owens was "100% falling over" for Charlie Kirk before he met his future wife, Erika. According to the TikTok, Kirk also showed interest, and Owens reportedly envisioned a future with him. The creator claims that when Kirk later married Erika, Owens was left feeling she had lost "the one that got away."
To support the theory of a jealous reaction, the video makes a striking claim about Owens' own marriage. It states that Owens accepted a proposal from her now-husband, George Farmer, over FaceTime just 18 days after meeting him. This, the creator suggests, was a direct and rushed response to Kirk's engagement to Erika.
Social Media Reaction: Divided Opinions and Fact-Checking
The post quickly amassed thousands of comments, revealing a sharp divide among viewers. A significant number of users agreed with the underlying theme of jealousy. Comments such as "Her behaviour is the epitome of a woman scorned" and "She's giving bitter ex girlfriend" flooded the thread. Others echoed the sentiment with short takes like "All her drama is jealousy" and "Massive jealousy."
However, a strong counter-narrative emerged from viewers who scrutinised the timeline. One user pointed out, "She met her husband before he met Erika. So that time line doesn't work." Another added, "She married two years before Charlie got married to Erika." This factual pushback is supported by public records.
What the Public Timeline Reveals
A simple check of the dates shows a clear discrepancy in the TikTok theory's logic. The factual sequence of events is:
- Candace Owens married George Farmer in 2019.
- Charlie Kirk married Erika Kirk in 2021.
This established timeline means Owens was already married for approximately two years before Kirk's wedding. Consequently, the central claim that Owens rushed into her marriage as a reaction to Kirk's engagement does not hold up to basic fact-checking.
Beyond Romance: Escalating Claims and Online Gossip
As the debate intensified, some comments ventured into wilder territory. A few users made extreme, unsubstantiated allegations, with one suggesting deeper involvement in unspecified events. These claims were immediately called out by others as a "holy reach" with no evidence.
This episode underscores how quickly online discourse can escalate. What began as a short video about alleged unrequited feelings transformed into widespread accusations of jealousy and even more serious, baseless insinuations. Despite the clear factual record, the rumour continues to circulate, demonstrating the persistent power of gossip over verified information.
The story also attracted commentary from other media personalities. Notably, Alex Jones issued a rare warning, describing Owens' alleged theory about Kirk as 'WILD' and labelling the situation 'DANGEROUS & Troubling', further fuelling the online firestorm around these personal allegations.
