'Just jealous': Internet backs Andrew Tate as his uncle claims influencer isn't a billionaire, calls 'toxic masculinity' persona an act

LUTON, UNITED KINGDOM: Andrew Tate has garnered both fervent support and intense scrutiny with his extravagant displays of wealth, misogynistic rhetoric, and an apparent net worth ranging to a billion. 

Those closest to the former kickboxing champion paint a starkly different picture, casting doubt on the legitimacy of his claimed riches and the authenticity of his provocative persona.

Andrew Tate's uncle John Ashleigh ponders on controversial influencer's public image

In an exclusive interview with the DailyMail, Andrew's uncle, John Ashleigh, pulled back the curtain on the controversial influencer's public image.

Ashleigh, the brother of Andrew's mother, Eileen Tate, expressed skepticism about his nephew's claimed billionaire status, stating, "He's not a billionaire. He's done very well for himself, but I wonder if he's even worth the $254 million (£200 million) people say he is."

Ashleigh's modest living situation in social housing in Luton, the influencer's former hometown, stands in stark contrast to the lavish lifestyle flaunted by his nephew.

John Ashleigh suggests that Andrew Tate's online persona may be an exaggeration

Ashleigh further dissected Andrew's online persona, suggesting that it may be an exaggerated act to garner clicks and attention.

He remarked, "Is that for show though, just to get the clicks? It's tempting to say he should be more like the Andrew I know in his internet persona, but I can't speak for him, and he knows how to get the clicks." 

"It's certainly flashy, with the cars etc. The way I see it, you can only enjoy one car, you can only eat one meal. You don't need to f****g brag about how many cars or watches you've got, it's rubbish," added Ashleigh, questioning the necessity for such extravagant displays of wealth.

The former Luton Airport employee, who encountered Andrew approximately five years ago, acknowledged that he approaches much of the talk surrounding his nephew, including the influencer's own self-aggrandizing statements, with skepticism.

Internet swiftly comes to Andrew Tate's defense

One Facebook user praised Andrew's honesty, stating, "Why? 'Cause he's honest, he tells it like it is. I would definitely say he's a little bit narcissistic, but he tells the truth." Another echoed, "Andrew Tate is awesome. He's helped us so much."

A person said, "His uncle is part of the problem!!!!" while another speculated, "He's just jealous he will never be the man the Tate brothers are."

"Andrew Tate wouldn't give a toss!" expressed a person and one more added, "Uncle is probably a broke." 

A follower of Andrew expressed, "Your family is always the first thing they use against you in the matrix," highlighting the influencer's hate for the an entity he calls "The Matrix."  

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