McFarland ‘testing the interest’ in Fyre sequel

The shamed entrepreneur has given his first interview since teasing the potential return of the infamous event

News By James Hanley | 19 April 2023

Billy McFarland
Billy McFarland
Fyre Festival co-founder Billy McFarland has given his first interview on the potential return of the event.The shamed entrepreneur appeared on CNN This Morning to address the notorious 2017 festival and his 2018 wire fraud conviction, as well as the reaction to his recent tweet claiming a Fyre sequel is in the works.“Fyre Festival II is finally happening. Tell me why you should be invited,” the 31-year-old tweeted last week.Speaking to CNN anchor Don Lemon yesterday (18 April), McFarland said he was simply "testing the interest" in a follow-up, with no plans currently in place.“I put out a tweet a week ago just to reall

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