Daniel Howell, a British YouTuber, was not going to make a comeback in 2022. Fans were taken aback when they saw a new video from the 31-year-old after nearly three years of silence. It wasn’t just any ordinary video, either, as it promised to reveal why Daniel Howell decided to leave YouTube.
Daniel Howell’s journey to becoming a YouTuber
Daniel Howell began the nearly 90-minute video by reminiscing about the momentous journey of how he became a YouTuber in the first place, as well as the subsequent mental health struggles that this career and its accomp anying fame brought him. He ended his monologue with the exciting news of a solo world tour. Daniel Howell admitted that the social media video platform had taken its toll on him, claiming that he was “burned out from being a YouTuber.” Daniel Howell was excited for new endeavours where he wouldn’t have to hide his true self after his last upload in which he came out.
“I wanted to change,” he explained. Something new, something different, something inspiring, where it’s not just me talking about myself. New people, new challenges, and new experiences await you. And now that I’ve finally come out, I can be honest and enjoy this crazy f*cking life because I’m free to be myself.”
How did Daniel Howell’s mental health deteriorate?
The final nail in the coffin was a call from YouTube. Which said they were no longer interested in continuing with the project due to structural changes. Given the hours and money, he had invested in his life story. Daniel Howell’s mental health only deteriorated further from this point. Crossing into serious depression. The YouTuber has had a difficult couple of years, but he is still trying to keep a positive attitude. To conclude the video, Daniel Howell invited his devoted fans to “see some stand-up self-deprecation” and “feel part of something” with his upcoming solo world tour. The tour dates and locations will be announced on his website this weekend.