There seems to be no end to the criticism. Jutta Leerdam (28·Netherlands) is once again facing public backlash for a double standard.
The British Daily Mail reported on the 27th (KST), "Jake Paul's fiancée Leerdam uploaded a video of a charity soccer match and has been criticized by fans as a 'hypocrite.' She had criticized a streamer for filming before the match, yet uploaded a video herself," the report said.
The controversy occurred at the influencer charity match 'Celsius Soccer Classic' recently held in Los Angeles, U.S. Leerdam, who participated in the event, expressed dissatisfaction with internet streamer Marlon Garcia, who was filming a vlog during warm-ups. She demanded in a stern tone that he back away from her, saying, "You are filming too much. Put the camera away and focus on the ball and score."
But Garcia did not stay quiet either. He retorted jokingly, "She is an Olympic gold medalist. Maybe I should listen to her. But I won't, because I'm an Olympic gold medalist too." The short clip capturing this exchange rapidly spread online and drew attention.
Paul, Leerdam's boyfriend and a former YouTuber turned boxer, also spoke out. He publicly criticized Garcia on social media while defending his partner, saying, "My woman wouldn't do something like this as a joke. You met someone who doesn't care about your little broadcast. Just kick the ball."
But public opinion was not very favorable toward Leerdam. Fans pointed out that Garcia was merely performing promotional duties for the event organizers, and that it was natural for a streamer to film at a charity event. Many said that her aggressive attitude at a charity platform itself was an unnecessary clash.
Leerdam poured fuel on the fire by uploading a behind-the-scenes vlog of the match to her TikTok account. The video included pregame stretching, scenes of traveling by bus with teammates, and match highlights. Fans who saw it reacted with disbelief, saying, "Didn't you tell them not to use cameras?", "She's doing the same thing herself," and "Focus on the match, not filming."
Criticism calling her a hypocrite continued. Operation Sports said, "There were evaluations that Leerdam's participation in the charity event could give the impression that she was managing her image rather than showing sincerity. Nonetheless, she is trying to move past the controversy by continuing her social media activity. Still, the label of hypocrite remains attached," the outlet reported.
Meanwhile, Leerdam played for the Avengers team in the charity match wearing a yellow uniform and white sneakers, helping her team to victory. The Avengers team routed the World Influencers United team 5-1.
The charity event also concluded successfully, raising a total of $15,000 (about 2.2 million won). Dutch star Leerdam's influence in the U.S. was once again revealed.
Leerdam proved her tremendous popularity at the 2026 Milan–Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics held in February. She drew attention immediately after winning gold in the women's 1,000-meter speed skating with an Olympic record (1:12.31) by lowering her uniform zipper to reveal a white Nike sports bra.
Sponsor Nike released photos immediately after Leerdam's victory, and the marketing effect was estimated at about $1 million (about 147 million won). In addition, her uniform set a record when it was sold at auction for £170,913 (about 340 million won).
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