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Andrew Tate looks unhappy. He is wearing all black and his hair is wild. He is about to go into a court room in RomaniaA southeastern European country with a population of 19 million. and be chargedFormally accused of a crime. with human traffickingThe recruitment, transportation or trade of humans for forced labour or sexual exploitation. .

This happened on Tuesday. Now, some are asking if the "manosphere", the online space where Tate and others sell the "alpha maleThe dominant male animal in a social group. " lifestyle, can continue without him.

Andrew Tate built a huge audience online. Most of his followers are young men. He says that he can teach them how to be more manly and successful - if they are willing to pay.

He takes pictures of himself surrounded by beautiful women and boasts about owning fast cars and big houses.

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The pictures are very different to the reality, critics say. In reality, Tate has much less money than he says. And seven women say they were forced to make explicitContaining sexual content. videos for Tate.

Some think that now that Tate has been charged, online "alpha male" influencersPeople who influence others on social media. will fall apart. But others say Tate is only becoming stronger. He has continued to send out messages on social media even after being arrested.

And he tells his followers that he is being targeted because he is famous. It is exactly what many of them want to hear.

Now, some experts warn that this is not the end of Tate.

Yes! Andrew Tate's power depends on the image he shows off online. Now, everyone can see the reality. He will not be powerful for much longer.

No! Tate is already changing his story to say that he is being targeted unfairly. His followers will only become more loyalConstantly supporting a person or group, and not switching sides. to him.

Romania - A southeastern European country with a population of 19 million.

Charged - Formally accused of a crime.

Human trafficking - The recruitment, transportation or trade of humans for forced labour or sexual exploitation.

Alpha male - The dominant male animal in a social group.

Explicit - Containing sexual content.

Influencers - People who influence others on social media.

Loyal - Constantly supporting a person or group, and not switching sides.