A woman who tricked her loved ones by pretending to be pregnant has caused outrage by securing an exclusive television deal.
Kira Cousins deceived her friends and family by wearing a fake baby bump and later claimed to have given birth to a daughter named Bonnie-Leigh Joyce. However, the truth came to light when her mother discovered that the “baby” was actually a lifelike Reborn doll in her room.
Reports have now surfaced that the 22-year-old is set to share her side of the story through a deal with an undisclosed production company. A PR firm representing her mentioned that details about the broadcast date of the program will be announced on Monday.
Expressing concern over Kira potentially profiting from the scandal, a family friend who opted to remain unnamed expressed disappointment. The friend remarked that it was inappropriate for Kira to make money off the distress she caused others and suggested that she should feel ashamed of her actions.
The friend also disclosed that documentary producers had reached out to her but she declined their offer, stating that she found it unethical to profit from the situation. Meanwhile, local media highlighted Kira’s activities on Instagram, showing her enjoying her time abroad, including a visit to Templo Ecumenico el Salvador in Gran Canaria’s Playa del Inglés.
Leading up to the supposed birth of her ‘daughter,’ Kira shared posts of baby scans, videos from a gender reveal party, and images of gifts she received, such as a £1,000 pram and a car seat. She even posted what seemed to be AI-generated footage of the ‘baby’ moving inside her belly, along with updates on hospital appointments and health concerns.
After her mother exposed the truth on social media, Kira admitted online that she had fabricated the entire pregnancy, birth, and subsequent events involving the baby doll. She acknowledged her mistake, attributing it to a troubled state of mind, and expressed regret over the consequences of her actions.
Reborn dolls, like the one used in the deception, can range in price from £30 to £2,000, with some models designed to mimic realistic baby behaviors.
