Fans shocked as they discover GK Barry’s real name and reason she changed it
SOCIAL Media Star GK Barry has left fans gobsmacked as they discovered that isn't her real name.
The internet personality, 24, was quizzed about her unusual moniker during a recent interview on Kiss FM - an revealed where she really got it from.
During the chat she was asked by Radio DJ Tatum McGreal about her online alias, who questioned: “Is your surname actually Barry?”
Grace then replied: “No it’s my best mates name.”
“I’m a fake Barry,” she added.
The Internet star then humoured: “I know, all my f***king contracts are to Grace Barry and I thought if you guys ever try and sue me It’s not my name.”
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Fans took to the comments to share their shock, with one user writing: “No way!!”
"Imagine if they stopped being friends," another commented.
"The real Barry," added a third.
The TikTok stars actual name is Grace Reeling as some eagle eyed fans may have guessed from her podcast name Saving Grace.
Grace previously told how she created her internet alter-ego with her initials and best mate’s surname so that people from her school wouldn’t find her videos.
Ironically the star has blown up so much over the last year that it would be hard for people not to know who she is now.
Grace has amassed more than 4.5million followers across her social media channels and is host to her popular podcast.
Last month, it was revealed that the internet personality was in advanced talks to join hit ITV show Strictly Come Dancing.
The YouTuber had her second meeting with bosses and it seems she is keen to star on the dance programme
Strictly made a play for the social media star in a bid to attract younger viewers to the show.
Grace would join blind TV presenter Chris McCausland and Bank of Dave star David Fishwick on the line up later this year.
A source at the time, revealed: “Grace has had two meetings with Strictly about appearing on the show.
"She has a huge following on social media and bosses think she would be perfect for the younger audience they try and draw in.
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“Grace knows this is an opportunity to become more of a household name, even though she is already hugely popular online.
"She is super keen to get on board.”