A Louisiana-based football influencer, Peighton Tubre, 26, has publicly refuted internet rumors about an alleged affair with LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. The rumors began after a “fake news” article claimed they were seen entering a hotel room together before one of his games.
In a video addressed to her over 200,000 Instagram followers, Tubre said:
“I’d like to address some of the fake news that has been circulating about me on the internet. Recently, there was an article posted on Facebook saying that I was having an affair with Garrett Nussmeier and that we were seen entering a hotel room together the night before one of his games.”
She initially ignored the article, hoping it would disappear since it had only about 30 likes. However, the rumors quickly spread.
Tubre explained the rumors grew worse, with people contacting her and her family, saying:
“People are blowing up my phone, people are reaching out to my family members, which is really weird.”
Further misinformation included claims that Garrett sent her unsolicited photos that made her uncomfortable. Tubre denied these reports, stating:
“If you follow me, you know I didn’t post anything like that. It is just fake, it is all fake.”
Peighton Tubre firmly denies all allegations of an affair and related rumors involving Garrett Nussmeier, clarifying that the circulating stories are fabricated and misleading.
Author’s summary: Peighton Tubre debunks viral false claims about an affair with LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, stressing all reports are fabricated and harmful.