A Scottish woman has gone viral on TikTok after being accused of faking a pregnancy.
The story centres on a woman from Airdrie , Kira Cousins, who allegedly wore a prosthetic bump to deceive her friends and family into believing she was expecting a baby.
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How did the girl who faked pregnancy story start?
The allegations first surfaced on the social media website TikTok. A woman claiming to be Kira's cousin, Neave, shared a series of videos and pictures chronicling the 22-year-old's supposed pregnancy with baby Bonnie Leigh.
In a voiceover accompanying the slideshow, Neave claims that a gender reveal party took place while baby gifts and even a pram were all bought for what turned out to be a doll.
❌❌KIRA COUSINS AND BONNIE-LEIGH ❌❌
Neave said: "So this is Kira at her own gender reveal and me looking like a f***y at a gender reveal for a doll."
She described how she had believed she was supporting a friend, only to later discover the pregnancy was fabricated.
Neave claimed Kira sent her a video of the "baby" kicking and posted a message on Facebook thanking family members for their support and gifts.
She also shared screenshots of text messages she said she sent to Kira after learning the truth, including: "Why lie to us?"
She went on to call Kira "sick as f**k" and "no right in the head" after she told the baby's "dad" that the tot had died.
Neave also shared a text from the aunt expressing suspicion that Kira's mum was aware of the situation, saying: "I think deep down Leeann (Kira's mum) knew about it.
"If that was my child I would be questioning everything, especially as being a grandmother for the first time."
The aunt described the situation as "absolutely shocking" and said she "couldn't get her head around it."
At the time of writing, nothing has been confirmed as accurate or true, and all videos shared are allegations.
What happened next?
As the story spread online, a statement began circulating on social media, purportedly from Kira herself.
In a now-deleted Instagram story, the account claiming to be Kira apologised for the deception.
The statement said: "I'm so sorry.
"I wasn't pregnant.
"There was no baby.
"I made it up and kept it going way too far.
"I faked scans, messages, a whole birth story, and acted like a doll was a real baby.
"I know how bad it is, I f****d up.
"I just didn't know how to stop once I started.
"I don't have a proper excuse.
"I wasn't in a good headspace, but that doesn't make what I did okay.
"I know this is gonna stick with me for a long time and that I've probably lost friends I'll never get back.
"I'm trying to figure myself out and get help because this version of me isn't someone I want to be."
The statement went on to apologise to everyone who had supported her during the fake pregnancy, including the so-called "father" and his family.
It also defended those who believed the doll was real, explaining that it was a lifelike, interactive model.
There has been no official confirmation that the statement was written by Kira.
Through investigations conducted by the Glasgow Times, it has been discovered that multiple accounts have surfaced, all claiming to be Kira.
The Daily Record reported that they went to Kira's house in Airdrie to try and receive a comment but received no response.
Has the story reached America?
The story has reached international fame as the viral scandal makes headlines on US news outlets.
Both the US Weekly and the New York Post have reported in-depth coverage of the story.
In one of the most shocking viral hoaxes of the year, a young Scottish woman named Kira Cousins has admitted to completely faking her pregnancy — from phony ultrasound scans to passing off a silicone doll as her newborn baby girl. https://t.co/woZtRK8LfC
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) October 22, 2025
Are Police Scotland getting involved?
With the accusations of family members spending thousands on a fake baby, it is easy to speculate that police involvement would be inevitable.
However, the Glasgow Times understands that police have not received any official criminal complaint.
What about a Netflix documentary?
Tik Tok users are posting videos demanding that the story is turned into a Netflix documentary. The Glasgow Times has approached the streaming giant for comment.
The Glasgow Times will report more on this story as it develops. If you wish to get in touch contact news@glasgowtimes.co.uk
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