A woman in Airdrie, identified as Kira Cousins, has sparked controversy by faking a pregnancy and presenting a doll as her newborn daughter, Bonnie-Leigh Joyce. Cousins allegedly used a prosthetic bump, staged a fake birth, and introduced a Reborn doll as her baby girl, deceiving her inner circle. The 22-year-old announced the arrival of “Bonnie-Leigh” on social media, claiming to have given birth to a 5lbs 4oz baby on October 10.

Leading up to the supposed birth, Cousins shared images of baby scans, videos from a gender reveal party, and footage of the “baby” moving in her belly. She also displayed newborn clothing and items gifted for Bonnie-Leigh, including an expensive pram and car seat. Reports indicate she even discussed hospital visits and alleged health issues with the baby.

Allegations emerged when it was revealed online that Bonnie-Leigh was actually a doll, leading to screenshots of messages supposedly sent by Cousins informing the man she claimed was the baby’s father about the fake baby’s death. In a statement on TikTok, Cousins admitted to the deception, stating that her family and the supposed father were unaware of the ruse.

A friend of Cousins, Neave McRobert, disclosed suspicions after noticing inconsistencies and lack of usual baby behavior. She shared conversations and evidence of the doll in now-deleted posts by Cousins. The incident drew widespread condemnation and shock from viewers.

Reborn dolls, like the one used in the hoax, range in price from £30 to £2000, designed to resemble real infants with some models featuring sound effects and other realistic features. A family friend of Cousins expressed disbelief at the situation, mentioning prior doubts about the authenticity of the pregnancy.

The shocking incident has sparked outrage and disbelief among those affected by the elaborate deception.