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Wales Online
Athena Stavrou & Naomi Corrigan

'Strangers mistake my husband for my grandad and trolls call him a paedophile'

A couple with a 25-year age gap revealed the cruel abuse they face over their loving relationship. John and Christopher Avato share their day-to-day lives with a staggering 15k followers on their Instagram and TikTok.

While most of the feedback is positive, the pair have also faced a disturbing torrent of intimidation. Trolls have called John a paedophile with others saying they hope the couple catch AIDS.

But John and Chris, who wed in October 2021 in Las Vegas, refuse to let the haters bring them down and are happier than ever. John, 56, said: "This isn't a dress rehearsal - you get one life, and you should live it as you want."

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