Khaberni - Videos posted by Sharouq, the wife of Lebanese content creator "Dr. Food," sparked widespread interaction after she appeared crying, as speculation about her relationship with her husband grew amidst the absence of any official comment.
Blogger Sharouq, wife of the well-known Lebanese content creator named "Dr. Food," whose real name is George Hanna Deeb, returned to the forefront of attention on social media platforms after appearing in video clips evidently distressed, talking to herself while shedding tears, prompting followers to circulate questions about the reasons behind her state.
Sharouq appeared in one of the recorded clips applying makeup, visibly affected, and addressed encouraging words to herself saying: "How kind you are, your tears are precious. You promised me, Sharouq, not to cry. These eyes don't deserve to cry, they deserve to see how beautiful life is and enjoy it. I promise you this is the last time I let my tear fall. Smile and laugh, life is still ahead of you, and this is your time to shine."
Sharouq did not clarify the direct cause behind her crying, leading a number of social media users to speculate about a possible separation between her and her husband "Dr. Food," especially after news about a recent court ruling against him spread.
Followers also noted Sharouq appearing without her wedding ring, in addition to the couple no longer following each other on social media platforms, which fueled the theory of a possible dispute or end of the relationship.
Conversely, others considered what was happening to be merely a temporary disagreement or a psychological state Sharouq is going through, affirming that all circulating information remains unconfirmed, in the absence of any official announcement from either party.
Details of the ruling against "Dr. Food"
According to Lebanese media, the Mount Lebanon Criminal Court issued a life sentence with hard labor against Lebanese content creator George Hanna Deeb, known as "Dr. Food," and several others accused in a case related to manufacturing and packaging narcotics within containers bearing the "Dr. Food" brand, in preparation for smuggling them outside of Lebanon.
Based on the information shared, the court relied on Lebanese narcotics law, and also imposed a financial penalty of 120 million Lebanese pounds on each of the convicts, in addition to stripping those convicted in absentia of their civil rights.
"Dr. Food" comments on the ruling
Following the circulation of the ruling news, "Dr. Food" posted several video clips on his social media accounts on Thursday, July 16, discussing the latest developments in the case, denying the circulated versions and confirming that his legal team is following up the file with the competent judicial authorities.
George Hanna Deeb criticized a person named Charbel, accusing him of publishing fabricated stories in exchange for money.
He said: "Whenever someone pays Charbel 500 dollars, he publishes papers and documents," indicating that he has taken legal action against him because of what he considers defamation and attempts to damage his reputation.
He added that what he is currently going through is not new to him, noting that he has previously faced similar circumstances during the year 2023.
In other clips shared via the "Stories" feature on Instagram, "Dr. Food" talked about his journey over the past years, considering that success is accompanied by many challenges.
He assured his followers that people who achieve great successes go through difficult phases, urging his audience to hold on to trust and strength, and stressing his adherence to his innocence.
He said: "You trust a person who is 1000 percent innocent and has been wronged for 4 years," confirming that his legal team continues to follow up on the case in coordination with the judicial authorities.
