CHRIS Olsen, who rose to fame on TikTok in 2020, has shared a lengthy story explaining one of his abusive past relationships.
The social media star said he was deeply influenced by YouTuber Brooke Schofield, who recently shared a TikTok series exposing her ex-boyfriend, Clinton Kane.
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On Sunday, Chris, 26, uploaded a 10-part series titled, “How my boyfriend tried to murder me.”
He started the videos by clarifying that the relationship he was about to detail happened over a decade ago, adding that he has not spoken to his ex in “a really long time.”
Chris, who’s also become known as Meghan Trainor‘s best friend, said he met his ex at just 15 years old.
He went on to explain how the man he was referring to, who was given the fake name Alex to keep his identity private, took him “under his wing.”
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The TikToker explained how much Alex manipulated him, which led him to always seek Alex’s approval and attributed to a clear power dynamic.
Chris said that once he began hooking up with Alex, he instilled fear in Chris to not tell anyone about it.
Emphasizing his power even further, Alex told Chris that he was not allowed to talk to other men, including his best friend.
After Alex saw Chris hanging out with his friend, he immediately made him feel “worthless” and ultimately told Chris he hoped he’d follow through with hurting himself.
However, he manipulated Chris once more by saying he wasn’t surprised Chris wasn’t “strong enough” to end his life.
The comment came after the TikTok star had previously opened up to Alex about spending time in the psychiatric ward for self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Chris went on to receive his BFA in Musical Theater from Boston Conservatory and is now a proud advocate for mental health awareness.
He currently has 12.9 million followers on TikTok and has dipped his toes into acting, recently starring in the 2022 television series The Book of Queer on Discovery+.
WHO IS CHRIS OLSEN?
Chris is a TikToker and digital creator who rose to fame on social media in 2020
- Chris is a member of the AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities and a mental health advocate
- He won People’s Sexiest Guy on TikTok in 2020
- In 2021, Chris was named one of E!’s New Faces of Pride
- He co-hosted the Oscars’ Red Carpet Experience for their 94th awards ceremony in 2022
- He has also hosted various events for Netflix, Hulu, and more
- Chris starred in the 2022 TV series The Book of Queer on Discovery+
- He appeared in Meghan Trainors music videos for Made You Look and To the Moon, as well as Renee Rapp’s All Too Well
- Chris played a social media friend in the 2024 Mean Girls Movie Musical adaptation
SUPPORTING CHRIS
The lengthy series garnered a slew of support from fans, who applauded Chris for his courage to share his story.
“Your story could help someone not have the same thing happen to them. It’s incredibly brave for you to share this,” one person wrote.
“Your a warrior for overcoming all you been through & so happy to see you in your healing era, you are worthy & loved,” a second said.
“This is such an important situation to share – appreciate the vulnerability,” a third added.
“Omg Chris I’m so sorry, sending you so much love. You’ve dealt with and overcame so much,” a fourth said, while a fifth noted, “We are with you.”
“Ugh the manipulation some people have over us at such a young age is awful and hard to come to terms with. I feel for you. Thank you for sharing with us!” someone else said.
BROOKE’S STORY
As Chris mentioned at the beginning of the series, his lengthy storytime videos were inspired by Brooke opening up about one of her past relationships.
The influencer received attention last month for her links to Clinton, a singer she previously dated for a few months.
Brooke released a 14-part series on how he lied to her throughout their relationship, specifically about deaths in his family and growing up in Australia.
The TikToker, who dated the I Guess I’m In Love singer roughly two years ago, said he had claimed his mother, brother, and father all died.
Clinton had even discussed the tragedy of losing family members on Zach Sang Show at the time.
Brooke detailed their allegedly toxic relationship, noting how the lies started when she realized he had fabricated his age and told her he was older.
After realizing Clinton had allegedly carried on a completely false persona, Brooke caught him in a lie by telling him she had been in contact with his mother, who he said had passed away.
Shortly after Brooke released her videos, Clinton’s rep told Rolling Stone that the singer was referencing a “mother-like figure,” not his actual mother.
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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.