Last night, creators from Australia and beyond gathered in Sydney for the 2024 TikTok Awards, a night that was supposed to be filled with glitz and glamour. However, the celebration was marred by the disappointment of many creators who were not invited to the event. Among them was Ellie Peach, a nurse with over 130,000 followers, who expressed her frustration in a video, stating she was on her way to work in the emergency department instead of attending the awards. Despite the absence of a healthcare category, Ellie felt she had done enough to warrant an invite, especially since a male nursing creator, presumed to be Hamish Briggs with 98,000 followers, did receive one. She emphasized the need for female representation in the nursing field at such events. Other disappointed healthcare influencers included Dr Katie and Dr Michael, with over 314,000 and 453,800 followers, respectively. Dr Michael noted that invitations often depend on connections rather than merit. Responding to Ellie’s video, media personality Abbie Chatfield reassured her that missing the event was not a great loss, likening it to attending a different school’s graduation ceremony. While acknowledging Ellie’s feelings of exclusion, she candidly reminded her that the reality of awards nights can often fall short of the social media hype. As the conversation continues, PEDESTRIAN.TV has reached out to TikTok for further comments.
