For someone who’s been relatively private about his personal life, comedian Mo Gilligan just opened a very public door — and it’s stirred up quite the reaction.
A short black-and-white video shared to his social media has fans and critics alike speculating, because the child in the clip is believed to be the son he allegedly fathered with model Selina Christoforou.
The video surfaced just hours after Christoforou publicly called him out for being an absent father.
Model Accuses Mo of Avoiding Responsibility
Selina Christoforou, a 35-year-old model known for her heavily tattooed look, took to social media with a strongly worded message about her experiences raising their son, Rudi.
She said she’s had to do it all on her own since his birth in January 2024.
According to her, Mo — who she sarcastically refers to as her son’s “dad” — has barely been present.
“He’s pretty much ignored his existence,” she said in a TikTok video.
“I can count on my fingers and toes how many times he’s even met him.”
She explained she had hoped things would improve over time, but nothing changed.
Despite initially being caught off guard by the pregnancy, Selina said she decided to keep the baby and has been raising him alone ever since.
A Short-Lived Romance and a Sudden Split
Selina and Mo reportedly met online and had a brief relationship before she became pregnant.
Although the pregnancy was unexpected for the couple, who she says were both usually “careful,” she chose to go through with it — and soon found herself doing so without Mo’s support.
In her video, Selina expressed deep frustration.
“You can’t force someone to be a dad,” she said.
“He made it pretty clear he didn’t want to be one. Then seemed to kind of change his mind, but never followed through.”
Mo’s Silent Response: A Quiet Clip of Fatherhood?
While Mo hasn’t made any public statement, the timing of his social media post — showing what appears to be a tender moment with a child (believed to be Rudi) — seemed like a subtle response to Selina’s claims.
The child’s face wasn’t shown, but the moment was intimate.
Still, critics wondered if a single video was enough to counter Selina’s detailed allegations.
Daily Mail reached out to Mo’s team for comment, but they declined to respond.
Expecting Baby Number Two with Current Partner
Adding another twist, it’s now being reported that Mo is expecting another baby with his current girlfriend, Taia Tulher, 28.
Sources say the couple have been quietly living together in London and are just weeks away from welcoming their baby.
Taia announced her pregnancy back in March with a poetic post on Instagram, sharing her growing bump on Mother’s Day.
Interestingly, she didn’t name the baby’s father at the time.
A Look Back: Mo’s Rise, His Struggles, and His Career Rollercoaster
Mo Gilligan isn’t new to public attention, but his journey hasn’t been all smooth.
He first made waves online in 2017, going viral with his comedy videos, which led to major TV opportunities — including his role as a judge on The Masked Singer and hosting The BRIT Awards twice.
But behind the scenes, Mo has openly talked about his mental health struggles.
In a recent podcast appearance with Jamie Laing, he revealed how sudden fame and success left him feeling lost.
“I had everything I thought I wanted, but I wasn’t happy,” he said.
Therapy, he added, helped him open up and reconnect with his real self.
TV Setbacks and a Changing Career
Mo’s career took a bit of a hit in 2023 when two of his shows were canceled in the same week.
Channel 4 ended The Lateish Show after four seasons, and the BBC dropped That’s My Jam, which was based on Jimmy Fallon’s U.S. hit.
Despite the setback, Mo remains a high-profile name in British entertainment.
A Complicated Chapter Still Unfolding
As the story continues to unfold, fans are divided.
Some support Selina for speaking out, while others think Mo may be trying to turn things around, albeit quietly.
Either way, the situation has brought his private life into the public eye — and raised bigger questions about fame, responsibility, and fatherhood.
What happens next? Only time — and perhaps another social media post — will tell.
