‘PLATHVILLE’ OLIVIA SAYS BARRY LOCKED HER IN ROOM, PERFORMED EXORCISM
Olivia Plath’s Alleged Exorcism Experience Sparks Debate Among ‘Welcome to Plathville’ Fans
A social media comment attributed to Olivia Plath, Ethan Plath’s ex-wife, has ignited a flurry of discussion among fans of TLC’s “Welcome to Plathville.” The comment details a disturbing alleged incident involving her former father-in-law, Barry Plath. According to the comment, Barry purportedly locked Olivia in a dark room in an attempt to “cast out demonic spirits.”
“Welcome to Plathville,” which premiered in 2019, introduced viewers to the Plath family, led by Barry and Kim Plath, and their unconventional lifestyle. Olivia, a photographer, married Ethan Plath in October 2018, becoming deeply enmeshed in the family’s dynamics. The couple later announced their separation in 2023 after five years together.
Since the split, Olivia has used TikTok to share her experiences with the Plath family and the aftermath of her divorce from Ethan. However, it’s the alleged exorcism story that has recently captured the attention of fans, sparking both outrage and skepticism.
The comment, allegedly made by Olivia in response to a remark on one of her TikTok videos, states, “Barry once locked me in a dark room to try to cast ‘demonic spirits’ out of me. Kim was in cahoots with him.” The original comment she was responding to said, “I imagine Barry was even worse behind closed doors.”
In the TikTok video in question, Olivia used an audio clip and captioned it: “This abusive man and his family are on a US based reality show. I’ve reported their hateful behavior and abuse towards me to Discovery/TLC but the network dismissed me.”
@oliviamarieplath Video number 2 of ? #Tiktok, PLEASE DONT REMOVE THIS AUDIO, WOMEN DESERVE THE CHANCE TO EXPOSE THEIR ABUSERS, especially when agencies and networks don’t take them seriously. #tlc #discovery #warnerbros #domesticabuseawareness #domesticviolenceawareness #welcometoplathville #plathville #ethanplath ♬ original sound – Olivia Marie Plath
Conflicting Reactions from Fans
The revelation has provoked a wide range of reactions. Some individuals with similar religious backgrounds as the Plath family shared that such practices were not uncommon. One commenter wrote, “As someone who came from a VERY similar religious background, this doesn’t surprise me at all… I witnessed that kind of thing in person multiple times. Exorcisms were pretty commonplace.”
However, others questioned the validity of Olivia’s claims, pointing to what they perceived as inconsistencies in her narrative. Some fans noted that Olivia had previously described Barry as a “chill” and “good guy,” leading them to question the authenticity of the exorcism allegation. Criticisms included:
- “I’m so confused didn’t she say Barry was super chill and a good guy? Her story keeps changing.”
- “Don’t get me wrong I’m not an Ethan fan by any means, I think they’re both awful but Olivia is a liar and so disingenuous.”
- “And the red flags just keep coming, old and new. That entire family is toxic and malignant. I feel sorry for anyone who dates any of them. I hope the younger girls turn out better, but, when that’s the kitchen they are being cooked in, I doubt it.”
- “I thought she said Barry was ok and just trying to be a good dad/husband. Wtf Olivia if that happened you would never have considered him ok.”
The allegations and subsequent discussions highlight the complex and often conflicting perspectives surrounding the Plath family. As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how it will impact the public’s perception of the family and the show.