Jack Doherty Joins Twitch After Kick Ban for McLaren Crash, Asks Viewers for Advice on Avoiding Twitch Suspension

Controversial streamer Jack Doherty has officially switched to Twitch following his permanent ban from Kick, which came after he crashed his McLaren while distracted by his phone. The 21-year-old content creator, known for his risky and often reckless antics, went live on Twitch for the first time on October 11, just days after the incident that left his expensive car totaled and his cameraman injured.

The crash occurred in early October when Doherty, while live streaming, lost control of his McLaren as he glanced at his phone. The dangerous stunt not only resulted in significant damage to the car but also left his cameraman bloodied. The accident led to an immediate and indefinite ban from Kick, a streaming platform where Doherty had built a significant following.

On October 11, Jack Doherty tweeted, “Live on Twitch,” signaling his move to the new platform and announcing his return to streaming, albeit under a different banner. His first Twitch broadcast was a short, five-minute test stream where he reflected on his situation and sought advice from viewers on how to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Follow me on twitch for my next stream👀🔥

— Jack Doherty (@dohertyjackk) October 11, 2024

Doherty expressed feeling out of place without his Kick audience, admitting, “It doesn’t feel the same without my Kick viewers.” He also asked his viewers for tips on how to avoid getting banned on Twitch, pondering aloud, “How do I stay good? How do I not get banned on Twitch like I did on [Kick]?”

Jack Doherty hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of returning to Kick, though the price for doing so is steep. Kick co-owner Adin Ross, also a controversial figure in the streaming world, stated in an October stream that Doherty would need to pay him a staggering $300,000 to have his ban lifted. “You gotta give me 300k cash if you want to get unbanned on Kick. If not, you’re indefinitely suspended. Go to Twitch and get banned,” Ross declared.

While Doherty hasn’t responded directly to Ross’ demand, he hinted that he hopes to one day be unbanned from Kick. In the meantime, he appears to be testing the waters on Twitch, where his content and behavior will likely be under close scrutiny.

Doherty’s move to Twitch follows a string of controversies that have surrounded him since the McLaren crash. Days before his Twitch debut, he took to TikTok, where he live-streamed and “begged” viewers for donations, urging them to send him gifts. His plea was met with ridicule from social media users, who mocked his desperate approach.

Despite the backlash, Doherty tried to make amends with his injured cameraman, who was involved in the crash. In a gesture of goodwill, Doherty surprised him with a luxury jet ski, which he referred to as his “dream gift.” This was seen as an attempt to compensate for the incident, especially after forcing the cameraman to continue filming the aftermath of the crash while he was still injured.

As Jack Doherty settles into Twitch, many are wondering how long he will last on the platform, given his past history of controversial stunts. Doherty’s fame has largely been built on risky and often dangerous antics that toe the line of platform rules, which might not fly on Twitch. The platform is known for stricter content guidelines compared to Kick, and it remains to be seen whether Doherty can adapt his content style to fit within Twitch’s policies.

For now, Doherty seems eager to continue his streaming career, with plans for more Twitch broadcasts in the near future. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see if he can steer clear of controversy or if his wild streaming habits will lead to yet another ban.

Jack Doherty crashed his new McLaren while streaming‼️😳
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— RapTV (@Rap) October 5, 2024

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