Lorenzo Hilton, the 19-year-old who was involved in a viral incident with his father's ex-girlfriend, Jessica Te Huia, has apologized for selling an intimate photo of her without her knowledge. The incident occurred after Hilton lost his job and was facing financial difficulties, leading him to accept an offer of $3,500 for a racy image of Te Huia.
Te Huia discovered the betrayal when she saw a screenshot of a bank transfer, only to find that Hilton had not received the promised payment and had been scammed. Despite her initial disappointment, Te Huia has decided to forgive Hilton. "I feel really bad about it. I begged her for another chance," Hilton told the Daily Mail, explaining his motive was to earn money to spend on Te Huia and a potential holiday.
The couple first gained public attention in early June when Lorenzo's father, Levi Hilton, filmed himself breaking into Te Huia's bedroom and discovering her in bed with his son. The footage, which garnered millions of views, showed Levi confronting Te Huia and Lorenzo, leading to a highly publicized fallout. Levi Hilton is currently facing domestic violence-related charges.
Following the viral incident, Te Huia and Lorenzo have remained close, though they are not officially in a relationship. Hilton stated that he felt he owed Te Huia for her support, particularly since his relationship with his father deteriorated after alleged threats made by Levi Hilton in an Instagram video.
Te Huia confirmed that while Hilton's actions were disappointing, she is willing to move past the incident. The publicity surrounding the scandal has also prompted Te Huia to consider launching an OnlyFans account. She stated that both she and Hilton have been approached online by people seeking explicit photos or asking about her presence on subscription platforms.
"Thousands of people [messaged] me asking for my pics or my [OnlyFans] link, so I understand. It's been chaos. But I just wish Lorenzo had talked to me about [sending pictures] first," Te Huia said. She added that if Hilton had discussed it with her beforehand, they could have approached the situation differently, such as deciding which photos to share.
Te Huia has not profited from the public attention and has been banned from Instagram, where she had amassed nearly 15,000 followers. She has also faced online abuse and false accusations, despite Lorenzo being a legal adult when they met. She plans to launch her OnlyFans service within weeks, featuring exclusive content that she describes as "flirty, sexy and fun."
Te Huia expressed that she is unfazed by the situation and is focused on personal growth, including fitness and property dealings. She emphasized that her mental health is strong and she is not letting the events affect her.
Lorenzo Hilton, who has been raising money while on bail through an online gambling platform, has been seeking forgiveness. Te Huia noted that Hilton has been overwhelmed by the public attention and positive reception he has received from some.
Te Huia, a mother of three, had previously considered starting an OnlyFans but hesitated due to her children. However, with her children now older, she feels more comfortable pursuing the venture, stating she would not post fully nude content but might share photos of her chest. She believes she is on top of the world and focused on her own elevation.