Twitter’s new verification guidelines have caused some turbulence for Indian celebrities with a massive online presence. Big names of B-Town like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and many more who have a combined following of millions, have recently lost their coveted blue ticks. Twitter users have been left puzzled by this development, wondering why their favourite Bollywood stars have suddenly been stripped of their verified status. Fear not, for we have the answer – read on to find out more!
A wave of confusion swept through the Twitterverse when users realized that the disappearance of their beloved blue ticks was no mere glitch. In a recent development, Twitter has done away with the legacy verification system and stripped verified status from all accounts. Going forward, the only individuals with the coveted blue tick will be those who pay for Twitter Blue, which reportedly costs $8/month on the web and $11/month on iOS and Android. This latest move has left many wondering about the future of the platform and the impact it will have on users and influencers alike.
To date, the coveted blue tick mark was a beacon of authenticity amidst the infinity of Twitterverse. It served as a trusty guide, leading us to the verified profiles of our favourite stars, influential brands, and reputable news sources, while steering us away from the deceivers and pretenders who lurked in the shadows. However, as the winds of change swept across the social media landscape, Twitter made an announcement in March stating, “On April 1st, we will begin winding down our legacy verified program and removing legacy verified checkmarks. To keep your blue checkmark on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue.”
Check out a few out of many A-listers who no longer have a blue tick
The recent development on Twitter has caused a stir not only among Bollywood stars but also prominent figures from the worlds of cricket and politics. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, CM Yogi Adityanath, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi have all been stripped of their verified blue ticks, leaving their online identities in a state of flux.
And it’s not just the Indian elites feeling the impact. The ripples have spread far and wide, affecting even A-listers from Hollywood and beyond. The legendary Oprah Winfrey, the queen of pop Beyoncé, the spiritual leader Pope Francis, and even the former US President Donald Trump – all have seen their blue ticks vanish into thin air.
Meanwhile, some Bollywood celebrities have decided to take a pass on paying for the privilege of retaining their coveted blue ticks. Only time will tell which of their peers have shelled out the cash for Twitter Blue.
On the other hand, the internet has erupted with a deluge of memes and humorous takes on the situation. In times of uncertainty, sometimes the best medicine is a good laugh. So, as the Twitterverse awaits the fate of its beloved verified accounts, let the memes continue to bring some levity to this digital drama.
Take a look at the memes here!
Elon Musk to Legacy Blue Tick holders. pic.twitter.com/vAye38BWGb
— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) April 20, 2023
Elon Musk: I want 900?? For #BlueTick #SalmanKhan #AishwaryaRaiBachchan #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/lLbNh2GnYp
— Raghav Chaturbedi (@RaghavChaturbe2) April 21, 2023
Twitter needs a super hero to save all the verified Blue Ticks…#Twitter #BlueTicks #Twitterlogo pic.twitter.com/P764IWGqPJ
— CrayCray (@CrayCrayRules) April 20, 2023
Elon musk after removing all celebrities #BlueTick pic.twitter.com/BbNyWchYat
— United India ?? (@Unitedd_India) April 21, 2023
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