Sketch Announces Comeback Stream Amid OF Controversy, Fans and Streamers React
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Image via X@thesketchreal
Popular Twitch streamer Kylie “Sketch,” known by his handle thesketchreal, has announced his return to streaming after a brief hiatus triggered by the recent OnlyFans (OF) controversy. The streamer faced intense scrutiny earlier this week when explicit images from a couple of years ago surfaced online, leading to a wave of homophobic remarks and false assumptions about his sexuality.
Fellow Twitch streamers and esports figures, such as FaZe Banks, rallied in Sketch’s defense, condemning the homophobia and expressing their support. Despite this backing, the incident took a significant toll on Sketch, causing him to suspend his regular streaming schedule. In a brief broadcast, he addressed the situation, expressing the emotional strain it had caused.
Nothing can grow in the dark, see y’all tomorrow ❤️
— TheSketchReal (@thesketchreal) July 12, 2024
On July 12, Sketch delighted his fans by announcing his comeback stream scheduled for July 13. This announcement has sparked widespread excitement among his followers. Responses to his post on X were overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their support and admiration:
WELCOME BACK KING
— Nathan🧑🏻🦽 (@DaRealNatan) July 12, 2024
goat is back!
— Citrus (@Dacitruss) July 13, 2024
Good shit brother 👆
— YUNG JEFF (@YUNGJEFF) July 12, 2024
Keep crushing it
The news also received enthusiastic responses from Sketch’s peers in the content creation community. FaZe Swagg showed support by sending white hearts, while Kick streamer Citrus declared, “Goat is back!” OTK’s Yung Jeff encouraged Sketch with, “Good sh*t brother Keep crushing it.”
The OF controversy had been a major topic of discussion within the streaming community over the past week, with prominent creators such as Asmongold, Tfue, and FaZe Banks weighing in on the matter during their streams or on social media. The scandal erupted when explicit images of Sketch from his past were circulated online, leading to unwarranted scrutiny and homophobic comments.
On July 9, Sketch addressed the controversy in a Twitch stream, confirming that he had engaged in a same-sex encounter but emphasized that he had undergone significant personal growth since then. He revealed that he had been struggling with addiction and other personal issues during that period of his life. His candidness resonated with many, garnering an outpouring of support from his fan base. However, some content creators, such as Rumble streamer Sneako, criticized him for allegedly being dishonest about his past.
Sketch comes out and CONFIRMS the LGBTQ OF allegations. ‼️
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) July 8, 2024
"2 years ago I did some stuff, – I'm a changed person" pic.twitter.com/b3feNlqJLI
Since his July 9 broadcast, Sketch had not been active on his Twitch channel, which boasts over a million followers. His recent announcement marks a significant moment for his community. In his post on X, Sketch wrote, “Nothing can grow in the dark, see y’all tomorrow,” signaling his readiness to move forward and reconnect with his audience.
The announcement has generated a surge of anticipation among his fans and supporters, who are eagerly awaiting his return to the streaming platform. As Sketch prepares to go live, it is evident that he has a strong community rallying behind him, ready to support him through this challenging time and beyond.
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