Martin Lewis explains how he kept Twitter blue tick as fans unfollow his account
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEarlier this week, thousands of Twitter users lost their 'blue tick', which signified whether or not a person - often celebrities, journalists and significant users - was verified.
Many have been vocal about refusing to pay to keep their blue tick, however, Martin Lewis has defended his decision to do so.
Users who wish to retain the check beside their name must pay $84 a year (£67) to subscribe to Twitter Blue, Wales Online reports.
The move comes as owner Elon Musk attempts to overhaul the social media company to turn a profit. The TV personality has been criticised online for buying his blue tick, with a number of users having unfollowed the money saving expert. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Martin took to the social media platform on Friday afternoon to say: "To the few tweeting to tell me they're unfollowing because I paid for a Blue tick - that is of course ur prerogative, do what u feel is right - but pls there's no need to notify me.
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