Nikocado Avocado, the popular YouTube star known for his “mukbang” videos, recently disclosed that he had been surreptitiously shedding hundreds of pounds while misleading his fans about his health in a video titled “Two Steps Ahead” posted on Friday.
With 3.9 million subscribers and 800 million total views, Avocado, who refers to himself as the “King of Mukbangs,” has been engaged in a secretive two-year weight loss journey, during which he continued to share older content with his audience.
In his latest video, the American-born influencer revealed that he previously weighed 359 pounds but has since lost 250 pounds.
“Two steps ahead, two steps ahead,” remarked the visibly transformed Avocado at the beginning of his video, initially appearing in a Panda mask. He described his journey as “the greatest social experiment of my entire life.”
Avocado expressed his thoughts on internet culture, stating, “It’s alluring, it’s compelling, it’s gripping to observe all these unwell, disoriented beings roam the internet in search of stories,” suggesting that people become heavily influenced by these narratives.
He likened his followers and critics to ants, saying, “I feel like I’m monitoring ants on an ant farm, one follows another,” and indicated that they consume whatever information they are given.
After removing the mask to showcase his dramatic transformation, Avocado discussed his strategic approach. “Today, I woke up from a very long dream and I also woke up from having lost 250 pounds off of my body,” he said, reflecting on the criticism he has faced.
Continuing his commentary on public perception, Avocado remarked, “People are the most messed up creatures on the entire planet,” and acknowledged his role as a self-proclaimed villain in the ongoing narrative surrounding him.
In a separate video on another channel, Avocado mentioned, “I haven’t made a video for like two years.” Despite this, he returned to his familiar content format by presenting a large serving of black bean noodles in a subsequent video.
Reactions from fans in the comments section varied, with some expressing astonishment at his revelations. One user commented, “I think we all failed the social experiment,” while another acknowledged the relief of not having to deal with the potential consequences of his previous weight. Speculations about weight loss drugs also emerged, with comments noting the effectiveness of Ozempic as a contributing factor.