I’m a hot 48-year-old but people see me in real life & recoil in horror…I’m a catfish queen & am accused of witchcraft | The Sun

April 12, 2023

A SELF-PROCLAIMED "Catfish Queen" has gone viral with her latest incredible transformation – but TikTok users claim it's "false advertising."

Patricia Lichtenberger previously hit the headlines after revealing her clever make-up tricks which fans say make her look decades younger.

Since starting her TikTok journey in 2016, where she showcases her incredible talent, the 48-year-old has been dubbed a "catfish" online.

Now, the beauty influencer, who is originally from Texas, but living in Kansas, US, has revealed her latest show-stopping transformation – created using just a filter.

Patricia told NeedToKnow.Online: "Back then I started posting my make-up videos and people called me ugly or would say 'What’s wrong with your face?'.

"They then called me a catfish and I knew what that was, but that wasn’t my mission.

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"I wanted to share my before and after videos because for so long, those words cut so much and you get into depression, until you can finally get up and turn those negative comments into something bittersweet.

"So that day, I decided to make that video to show them.

"So yeah, I guess I am a catfish!"

In the clip, which has racked up 7 million views and over 256,000 likes, she shows herself before, completely natural with no make-up or filter on.

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Then, she swiftly transitions into a full face of make-up, along with her hair beautifully styled – all thanks to the work of a popular TikTok filter called Bold Glamour.

Users flocked to the comments to share their reactions, with some people dubbing the filter "false advertising."

One user commented: "False advertising at its best.”

A second said: “Not even the same girl lol.”

Whilst someone else noted: “Nahhhhh this should definitely be illegal.”

Meanwhile, another TikToker posted: “WITCHCRAFT.”

Whilst one person claimed: “Changed into a 21 year old! Gorgeous!”

The self-proclaimed "Catfish Queen" hopes to show others the difference between natural beauty vs with make-up or a filter on in a bid to promote body positivity.

Patricia added: "I’m just me and being weird is ok for me because life is too short when you can just spread some love.

"Words stopped hurting me and my TikTok tribe fans backed me up because they know what I’ve been through.

"There is no such thing as perfect.