A LITTLE Greenock girl has become an online TikTok sensation amassing over five million fans across the globe - and is now getting PAID for her hilarious fun video clips.
Pint-sized performer Ivy Connelly, who is just two years old, has unexpectedly found fame on the social networking video app alongside her pesky pooch, Alfie.
Ivy has stacked up almost 100,000 followers who love watching her hilarious videos.
Mum Sam, who set up the TikTok account during lockdown, says she has had to open a bank account for her talented toddler, as she is now generating a weekly wage from her exploits.
The little Bluebird Nursery attendee has gained fans of all ages, even being recognised by holidaymakers abroad and in England last year.
Sam, who is a nurse, told the Tele: "We only set it up for a bit of fun and to create video memories during lockdown.
"Ivy is such a wee character, so I started posting wee videos of her and they just totally took off.
"We couldn't believe it.
"She has such a huge following across the world and people are always sending messages to say how much she makes them laugh and cheers them up.
"It's utterly bonkers to think how this has all happened through a few viral videos."
The youngster's fame was sparked by a video of her beloved pet eating her lollipop - which was watched over seven million views.
Sam, who is expecting a second baby, says the channel has become so successful it is now earning Ivy a monthly salary.
She said: "A few months ago we started to make money from TikTok.
"It is something I would never, ever have expected to happen.
"The money Ivy is making just keeps going up and up - it's amazing as it buys her things she needs and I can start saving some for when she is older.
"People are always wanting to send her wee gifts too, she's had everything from outfits to things for her room sent to her."
Sam says she doesn't know what is next for the youngster, whose handle is '@ivythescottishtoddler'.
The proud mum added: "We just don't know where this could go and what the next steps could be.
"It is crazy that she has been recognised.
"We've had people come up to us when we've even been on holiday in Cyprus asking to say hello.
"I've also had fans requesting personalised video messages from her.
"She must be the most famous two-year-old out there!"
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