In an eye-opening TikTok video that could easily be mistaken for a reality TV script, a dad influencer recounted how his mother allegedly disrupted his and his wife's meticulously planned gender reveal party. Candace and Wesley, the influencer couple in question, are well-known for sharing their family life online, including their experiences with twins and the anticipation surrounding their latest family addition. You can watch the TikTok here:

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The drama unfolded when they decided to throw a gender reveal party, investing a significant $9,000 into the event. The trouble began with a tense text exchange between Candace and her mother-in-law, Michelle. Michelle had offered to assist with the preparations, but Candace declined, explaining the planning was being handled by her and her family from out of state, though they might need help on the day.

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Michelle's reaction to being potentially sidelined was sharp; she asked if she would be compensated for her assistance. Taken aback, Candace questioned why Michelle expected payment for helping, leading to a harsh response from Michelle that left Candace in tears. Wesley, upon seeing the distress caused to his wife, confronted his mother in a brief phone call, firmly uninviting her from the event and cutting off contact.

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Despite Michelle's attempts to reconcile and attend the party, Wesley and Candace stood their ground, refusing her entry due to her previous behavior. However, as the party neared its climax, Candace reconsidered and suggested inviting Michelle, who initially accepted but did not show up in time for the reveal. Just as the couple was about to proceed without her, the venue's fire alarm triggered, plunging the event into chaos with lights out and the sprinkler system dousing everyone. Outside, Michelle was discovered casually smoking a cigarette amid the turmoil, denying any involvement in the incident, although her pant legs were wet.

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Wesley turned to his online community for opinions on whether his mother was behind the sabotage, leading to a mix of supportive comments praising his defense of his wife and others expressing sympathy for Michelle, suggesting forgiveness and further investigation into the incident for potential legal action.

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Do you think Wesley's mother intentionally sabatoged the event? Let us know in the comments!