An unusual social media glitch left followers of Australia’s national broadcaster doing double takes this week after content tied to OnlyFans briefly appeared on a page usually reserved for straight news.
The Facebook account of ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) News was temporarily taken over, according to The Guardian, leading to several unauthorized images being posted.
The visuals included photos of adult content creators Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips, along with a separate image of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese caught mid-bite while eating a hot dog.
At one point, users scrolling through Facebook saw Blue’s photo displayed as the ABC News page’s cover image.
While the posts didn’t stay live for long, comments began popping up almost immediately, with some users asking questions like “Where’s Bonnie gone?” while others joked about the unexpected content appearing on a major news outlet’s page. Those remarks were later removed, along with the images.
ABC News confirmed the situation in a statement, explaining that the issue stemmed from internal access being misused. “Earlier today, a compromised staff account resulted in unauthorised access to the ABC News Facebook page, where several images were briefly posted,” a spokesperson said. “Access was quickly secured, the content removed, and an investigation is under way to review and strengthen our security controls.”
The incident stood out given the broadcaster’s long-standing reputation. ABC is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most trusted media organizations and remains the country’s largest digital news publisher, with a monthly audience nearing 13 million users across its platforms.
The moment also arrives during a broader shift in how the ABC approaches social media. In recent years, the broadcaster has reduced its presence on X while continuing to prioritize Facebook.
At the same time, it has leaned into newer platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, and recently expanded its creator program after drawing hundreds of applications.