Instagram Influencer And YouTube Star Olivia Jade Posts First Video After Bribery Scandal

Instagram influencer and YouTube star Olivia Jade is making a comeback. The 21-year-old posted her first video in almost a year after the admissions bribery scandal.

"This is so crazy! Welcome back to my YouTube channel," Jade opened her video on YouTube. "I am really excited because obviously I haven't filmed in a really long time and I'm just grateful to be back on YouTube and I'm really excited for you guys to watch this video."

Known for her makeup tutorials on her YouTube channel, Jade is the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli. The influencer confessed about her parents’ involvement in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal over which Loughlin and Giannulli were taken into custody.

Her first video titled “daily vlog x Olivia jade” was posted Thursday has been viewed nearly 260,000 times already. The video opened with a reference to her “Red Table Talk” interview.

"I wanted to film this little intro part just because I didn't want it to, like, just start the vlog and me not address anything," she said. "Obviously did my 'Red Table Talk' interview and I think if you have any questions for me or you have anything to say or you're like, 'Why are you back?' you can go watch that interview. I think I kind of disclosed what I felt I needed to say on there."

Jade, who has 1.86 million subscribers, received a warm welcome from her followers.

“Kudos to you for getting back out there. Everyone deserves a second chance and you are evolving and becoming the best version of you. Congrats - it only gets better from here,” said one follower.

“i’m honestly SO glad you’re back!! your videos used to bring me so much life and i’ve missed them a lot this past year. hope you’re back for good,” said another.

Jade’s parents pleaded guilty to charges in August. Loughlin agreed to pay a $150,000 fine and two months of jail along with 100 hours of community service, according to Fox News. Meanwhile, Giannulli was ordered to serve a five-month of prison sentence, $250,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service.

Loughlin was released from Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, while Giannulli continues to serve the sentence.