But now, they’re some of the most powerful people on the planet. With thousands or even millions of followers from around the world, these individuals share their lives on apps like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitch. Here are some big names you should know about from across Sussex. By Ginny Sanderson and India Wentworth.
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Hailing from Shoreham, Marcus Butler is a model and former YouTuber who has 3.2m followers on Instagram. (@marcusbutler)
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Connor Durman is Worthing's second Love Island contestant, taking part in the first ever Winter series. He has more than half a million followers on Instagram (@connordurman)
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