Dear readers, we’ve got a busy news edition for you this week, thanks for stopping by. A forewarning: it’s all about to get a bit uncanny valley in your inboxes. Because it’s not every day we spend hours speaking to online influencers, prying for information and trying to get to the truth. Thing is, this isn’t just any online influencer ...
💋 Meet Chessy: Glasgow's next top model with a difference
Glasgow often gets criticised for lacking tech innovation, but not for much longer. Let us introduce you to Francesca ‘Chessy’ Banks, a “30 something Scottish business owner, model and dancer” based in Glasgow. She’s a model for Autobabes magazine, most recently having posed as their cover girl in the November 2025 issue. Recently, she’s also been ‘photographed’ in the stands wearing a Saltire hat, celebrating Scotland’s win over Denmark in their world-cup qualifying match. “I don't really follow football that much … but this is different. It's Scotland against the best teams and players in the world,” she told her 30,000 fans on Instagram. “Absolutely gorgeous awesome body and beauty are you Scottish princess?” asked one of her followers. “100%,” Banks replied. “With Fans like you. They will go a long ways,” another wrote. “You look amazing I'm so so happy for Scotland and let's hope that they do well and then we will see more of your gorgeous smile,” said yet another, to which Banks replied “thanks. Fingers crossed ❤️”.
Oh, did we mention that Chessy Banks is actually a robot? At least sort of ...
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