A former participant of the popular reality show Love Island has faced criticism after revealing the extravagant gift he purchased for his newborn child.
Jonny Mitchell, along with his partner Simone Engelhardt, welcomed their first baby in November following a challenging birth experience. Mitchell shared details of the birth journey, expressing gratitude for the successful outcome despite the difficulties they faced.
Acknowledging Engelhardt’s strength during a four-day labor and subsequent surgery, Mitchell praised her resilience and described the beginning of parenthood as surreal. Despite Mitchell’s usual social media posts showcasing luxury items and experiences, his feed has been relatively quiet since the arrival of their child, except for a post about his new car purchase.
Mitchell recently broke his social media silence with a post that has since been removed due to backlash from followers. The now-deleted video showed Mitchell shopping for a high-end watch for his infant son, aiming for a timepiece with potential value appreciation over time. The chosen watch, a classic Rolex, was seen resting on the baby’s stomach in the video.
The extravagant nature of the gift, considering the baby’s young age, led to criticism from some fans who believed the newborn needed more quality time rather than expensive possessions. The display of wealth in the post triggered further complaints, prompting its removal.
Jonny Mitchell gained fame on Love Island and currently presents himself as an investor, offering investment advice to his audience.