Creators Behind Haliey Welch's 'Hawk Tuah' Interview Respond as She Calls Them 'Clout Chasers': 'Truth Will Come to Light Soon' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Haliey Welch.Photo:Michael Tullberg/Getty

Michael Tullberg/Getty

“As far as we know, that’s her plan [to sue],” the creators exclusively tell PEOPLE, claiming that Welch hired a second attorney who “contacted [them] about sending a letter,” adding that they are “still waiting to hear back.”

Haliey Welch.Michael Tullberg/Getty

Shortly after, the 22-year-old internet star shared several posts onX (formerly known as Twitter)that clarified she was not suing the creators, calling it “fake news.” In another post, she added, “If I sued it would be public but I guess clout is being chased 🤣.”

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When Welch spoke exclusively with PEOPLE in September, she recalled how she was “embarrassed to death” to leave her house “for two weeks” after the clip went viral. Welch also alleged that Marlow “blocked” her and her friends after they asked him to stop posting other clips from her initial interview.

Haliey Welch.Gotham/GC Images

Gotham/GC Images

Welch also told PEOPLE that the creators did try to reach out to her after she went viral, but she didn’t want to talk to them.

Welch’s interview has amassed over 8 million views onYouTubesince it was posted in June and allowed her to quit her job at a spring factory.

Since then, she’s pursued other opportunities like hosting theTalk Tuahpodcast, which has been ranked No. 1 for comedy interviews on Apple Podcasts.

source: people.com