Gold Coast businessman dubbed ‘Candyman 2.0’ accused of driving dangerously at car meet

A ritzy Insta-famous businessman dubbed ‘Candyman 2.0’ spent the morning of his court date posting videos on social media as a hearing day was set.

A flamboyant Instagram personality charged with dangerous driving spruiked his car decal business on social media while a date was set for his court hearing.

Gold Coast businessman Troy Kenneth Williams, also known by colourful monikers like ‘Troy Candy’ and ‘Candyman 2.0’, was not required to appear at Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning where his matter was listed for a brief mention.

Police alleged Insta-famous Troy Williams, aka Troy Candy (pictured with fiance Anita Cassin) performed a burnout at Helensvale in November 2019.

Mr Williams, 31, was charged with dangerously operating a motor vehicle after allegedly appearing at a Gold Coast car meet in November 2019.

Police allege in court documents he performed a burnout at an address in Helensvale on November 10.

A video uploaded to his Instagram page in October last year showed him being arrested by masked police while he was in hotel quarantine.

Mr Williams’ social media profiles spruik an extravagant lifestyle where he parties and poses with expensive cars and jetskis.

Defence lawyer Abdul Rashidi, acting as a town agent for Fraser Lawyers, appeared for Mr Williams on Tuesday asking for a hearing date in two months’ time.

The court was told the brief of evidence had already been disclosed.

Also on Tuesday morning, Mr Williams added several videos to his Instagram story spruiking his interior car decal business.

“Love this thing,” one of the videos said as Mr Williams showed off the layout of his vehicle while parked on the highway.

Mr Williams is alleged to have dangerously operated a motor vehicle at a car meet in Helensvale (pictured) in 2019.

Mr Williams’s matter will return for a hearing on May 18. His bail was continued.

The colourful businessman, who moved from Victoria to Queensland last year, rose to fame with his custom car business Eye Candy Motorsports.

His wealth further accumulated through his merchandising, including clothes brands and party items.

His Instagram – boasting more than 147,000 followers – showcases his extravagant lifestyle of partying and driving expensive cars.

Mr Williams had previously told his fans his days of “burning rubber” were behind him, urging them to stick to the track and not break the law.