YouTuber Wizard Liz has ended her relationship with Landon Nickerson after discovering his infidelity while she is expecting their child, and she announced plans to sell the $100,000 engagement ring he gave her.
Both Wizard Liz, whose real name is Liz Wizard, 26, and Nickerson, 23, have large subscriber bases on YouTube: She boasts 8 million followers, and he has 2.99 million.
Liz on Tuesday revealed the couple had parted ways as result of a secret Snapchat she learned about that Nickerson had uses to talk to another woman.
The woman subsequently confessed about the communications to Liz’s friend, leading to the parting.
Liz was shocked by the revelation of his betrayal, stating, “He made a whole book about how much he loves me,” especially since they had just enjoyed a romantic getaway to London.
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YouTuber Wizard Liz has dumped Landon Nickerson after learning he was cheating on her while she’s expecting their child
Both Wizard Liz whose real name is Liz Wizard, 26, and Nickerson, 23, have sizeable followings on the streaming platform: She has 8 million, while he has 2.99 million.
The pair announced their engagement last autumn with a series of posts on Instagram hearkening their upcoming nuptials. Nickerson said at the time: ‘I’ve never been happier, thank you God.’
Nickerson in an Instagram Stories post admitted he had made a huge mistake, but said that all he did amounted to ‘a few minutes of texting.’
Liz vowed that with the money she made from selling the ring, she would donate it to a cause helping single moms.
She also took to Instagram on Wednesday to make clear details being tossed around in online discussions.
‘I want to clarify something I have been send and lies being spread: Landon was ABSOLUTELY SINGLE when he met me,’ Liz said. ‘We were both not in a relationship.
Liz said: ‘I don’t know how people even came to that conclusion or who made that up but I would definitely not be dating him if he wasn’t single to begin with.’
She added, ‘When we first met over Instagram 4 years ago we talked for a couple days and I got into a relationship AFTER and so did he.
‘Stop this false narrative that’s just even more harmful people love to make up shit weird af.’
The former pair have called off their engagement in the wake of the scandal
Liz also took to Instagram on Wednesday to make clear details being tossed around in online discussions
The pair announced their engagement last autumn with a series of posts on Instagram hearkening their upcoming nuptials. Nickerson said at the time: ‘I’ve never been happier, thank you God’
The court of public opinion appeared to sway heavily in Liz’s favor on sites such as X, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok in the wake of the revelation.
Said one X user: ‘Wizard Liz ‘choosing herself over her dream of a husband and family after being cheated on, is something that I truly admire.’
Another added, ‘The story of The Wizard Liz made me dislike men even more and realize that I truly need to rely on myself.
‘I have to study hard, and even if I fail, I need to keep trying again so I can find a job and never have to depend on a man’s money.’
Landon tried to look back on the good times on his Instagram Stories
The court of public opinion appeared to sway heavily in Liz’s favor on sites such as X, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok in the wake of the revelation
A user noted that Liz ‘got cheated on and here’s a reminder for all the women, you do you.
‘Never sacrifice your life for anyone, don’t make a relationship your whole world. Focus on yourself, earn money, stay happy. Loyalty is rare these days. Be strong and learn to be happy on your own.’
Another explained Liz’s appeal in the content creation world.
‘For people who don’t know: The Wizard Liz is a self-development content creator known for her empowering and motivational videos on platforms,’ the user said. ‘Her content primarily focuses on Self-love and confidence ,Mental health and healing, Feminine energy.’
One X user said of her decision to sell her ring: ‘the wizard liz selling her engagement ring instead of throwing it at his face is such a goated move btw.’
