Sahara Ray has now denied false claims she made against her fiancé during what she described as an ‘episode’ that has seen her enter hospital.
The Australian model, whose father is surfing legend Tony Ray, made a series of extremely disturbing false allegations on social media over the past week, claiming physical, sexual and financial abuse against the man, Mike Dow – claims which she soon renounced.
The now-deleted Instagram Stories included graphic images of bloodied sheets and injuries she had falsely claimed she had suffered.
However the 31-year-old, who is based in the USA, this weekend again posted to Instagram Stories to clarify that the claims were wholly untrue and prompted by a mental health issue, for which she is now being treated in hospital.
‘I want to thank everyone for their concern and for reaching out over the past week. I want to set the record straight – I posted things about my fiancé that weren’t true and were deeply hurtful to him’ she wrote.
‘I’m so sorry for the hurt and confusion I caused – none of it ever actually happened.’
Sahara Ray (pictured) has now denied false claims she made against her fiancé during what she described as an ‘episode’ that has seen her enter hospital
Ray continued: ‘When I made those posts, I was experiencing an episode that warped my perception of reality and led me to believe things that weren’t real.
‘During my episode. I truly believed things had happened that didn’t – and it all felt very real. I was hospitalized and quickly realized that they didn’t happen.
‘That’s not an excuse, just the truth’ she said.
The model continued: ‘I’m working hard now to heal and to make sure something like this never happens again.
‘To my fiance, I am truly sorry. And to everyone who saw those posts – thank you for giving me the chance to explain and make this right.
‘I’m incredibly grateful for my family, friends, and this community who have stood by me while I work through this. Your support means the world to me right now.’
Ray concluded: ‘To those who personally know me and have reached out over the past week – sorry I’ve been slow to respond as I focus on heeling, but I promise I’ll be in touch over the next few days.’
Family and friends of the blonde beauty had replied multiple times to the disturbing posts, indicating that they felt she was unwell.
The Australian model, whose father is surfing legend Tony Ray, made a series of disturbing false allegations on social media over the past week, claiming physical, sexual and financial abuse against the man, Mike Dow (pictured) – claims which she soon renounced. Dow recently tattooed Ray’s name on his forearm
The now-deleted Instagram Stories included graphic images of bloodied sheets and injuries she falsely claimed to have suffered
It is unclear how long Ray and Dow have been dating or engaged, but he appeared in social media posts with her earlier this month, in which he was seen getting a tattoo of her name on his forearm.
Ray earlier sparked concern among fans after sharing a series of troubling social media posts in December.
At the time, she posted to her Instagram Stories begging for help and claiming someone was ‘trying to kill’ her.
In the since-deleted photos, Ray wrote: ‘Somebody is trying to kill me. Please help me.
‘I’m stuck on my farm in Hawaii and they poisoned me by putting puffer fish poisoning in my shoe. I’m alone and need help.’
Sahara, who briefly had a ‘fling’ with Justin Bieber in 2016, claimed someone was going to ‘take’ her.
She also claimed the police ‘are all brainwashed and working for the same person’.
‘They are trying to frame me for things I didn’t do and take me. HELP,’ she pleaded.
However the 31-year-old, who is based in the USA, this weekend again posted to Instagram Stories to clarify that the claims were wholly untrue and prompted by a mental health issue, for which she is now being treated in hospital
In another Instagram Stories post, the model made several concerning claims about her health and assured her followers she wasn’t ‘joking’.
‘A spirit has been taking over my body for a year now and is trying to kill me and eat me this is not a joke they are going to make me disappear. HELP,’ she wrote.
‘This is real.This is happening to people all over the world. They are eating bodies and taking souls. Wake up,’ she added.
Sahara then urged her followers to ‘never do whippits’ – another term for nitrous oxide or laughing gas – because ‘the spirit is inside them’.
One fan shared screenshots of the posts on Reddit and expressed concerns for Sahara’s mental health.
‘This is rly concerning hard to tell if she’s really in trouble or having a mental breakdown,’ they wrote. ‘I hope she’s okay.’
Sahara, who went to rehab for drug and alcohol abuse in December 2021, is best known for her rumoured fling with Canadian pop star Justin Bieber in 2016.
The OnlyFans performer often shares racy photos of herself online, with a previous photo shoot showing her strike a number of suggestive poses in tight swimwear.
Ray earlier sparked concern among fans after sharing a series of troubling social media posts in December. ‘I’m stuck on my farm in Hawaii and they poisoned me by putting puffer fish poisoning in my shoe. I’m alone and need help’ she wrote at the time
The OnlyFans performer often shares racy photos of herself online
Sahara has sparked concern among her followers multiple times.
In March 2023, Sahara uploaded a gallery of Instagram photos in which she posed topless on a bed holding a prop assault rifle.
She dressed provocatively in a schoolgirl skirt as she writhed alongside rapper Chris Miles, 24, who has multiple face tattoos.
Sitting on a table in the background was a canister of nitrous oxide, known as a ‘nang’ in Australia and a ‘whippit’ in the United States.
The canisters are usually used as whipped-cream chargers, but can also be used to inhale nitrous oxide.
Users briefly experience dizziness, uncontrollable laughter, and hallucinations.
However, people can die from excessive inhalation as too much can cause a heart attack.
Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Sahara or Chris used the products.
In one photo, Chris was seen roughly squeezing Sahara’s face, while in another he was pictured kissing her neck on the bed.
Many of Sahara’s followers expressed concern in the comments section, with one writing: ‘What happened to you?’ while another added: ‘Darling, we can do better.’
For confidential 24-hour support in Australia call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Sahara, who went to rehab for drug and alcohol abuse in December 2021, is best known for her rumoured fling with Canadian pop star Justin Bieber in 2016 (pictured)
