Influencers are overjoyed after TikTok went back online following a short-lived blackout across America.
The popular video-sharing platform came back to life after just a few hours on Sunday as incoming President Donald Trump stated his intention to reverse the government’s ban of the app.
TikTok said it was ‘in the process of restoring service’ as some users reported regaining access to the social media platform – with limited functionality at first.
Influencers who filmed themselves having a meltdown over the ban during what seemed to be its final moments posted triumphant videos just hours later on Sunday afternoon as the app slowly resumed service.
‘OMG IS THIS REAL GUYS??? I’m so happy,’ lifestyle creator Danielle Phe wrote.
She followed up with a dancing video saying ‘I guess I can cancel that interview tomorrow’ as her source of income was restored.
Alix Earle, who is known as TikTok’s ‘it girl’ thanks to the popularity of her ‘Get Ready With Me’ …