The Controversy Surrounding Twitter's Blue Checkmarks

Celebrities including Ian McKellen, David Mitchell, and Neil Gaiman have had their "blue ticks" reinstated on Twitter, days after the verification badge was removed from high-profile accounts. Twitter CEO Elon Musk recently removed the "legacy verified" marks on celebrity accounts, and users now have to pay a monthly fee to be verified. However, many celebrities have had their ticks restored without paying, leading to confusion. Musk has revealed that he is personally paying for three celebrities to subscribe to Twitter Blue, after they signalled their intent not to pay.