Streamers React with Outrage After Dr Disrespect Reveals Messaging Minor
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The streaming community is in an uproar after Dr Disrespect, real name Guy Beahm, revealed that his permanent ban from Twitch in 2020 was due to messaging a minor on the platform in 2017. This shocking admission has sparked widespread condemnation from fellow streamers, who are expressing their dismay and disappointment across social media.
Dr Disrespect’s suspension from Twitch has been shrouded in mystery for four years. Recently, Beahm broke his silence, claiming the messages were “casual, mutual conversations that sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate” but insisted they were “nothing more.” Despite his explanation, many prominent figures in the streaming world are not standing by him.
Kai Cenat, one of Twitch’s top personalities, unfollowed Dr Disrespect during a live stream, visibly shocked by Beahm’s lengthy statement. Ninja also weighed in, suggesting that the severity of the situation was significant enough for Dr Disrespect’s own game studio to sever ties with him.
Kai Cenat unfollows Dr Disrespect on stream after it was confirmed he was texting a minor on Twitch whispers pic.twitter.com/tokDscleOc
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) June 25, 2024
Ninja spoke on the Dr Disrespect situation and being dropped by his gaming studio
"They found enough evidence to let him go… they found something is what I'm trying to say" pic.twitter.com/ZbqkOCvIca— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) June 25, 2024Advertisement
QTCinderella, another Twitch streamer, didn’t hold back in her criticism. She responded sharply to Beahm’s previous criticism of her event, the Streamer Awards, with a biting retort. When Dr Disrespect derided her awards show in 2022, QT shot back, “Imagine flirting with a minor,” highlighting the gravity of the recent revelations.
Imagine flirting with a minor https://t.co/hbhCFflKTk
— QTCinderella (@qtcinderella) June 25, 2024
British YouTuber KSI expressed his disappointment, stating, “This makes me so sad, man. One of my inspirations talking to a minor inappropriately kmt. You have a wife and kids. Do better.” Similarly, YouTube streamer Valkyrae and Twitch star Pokimane both responded with brief but scathing remarks, tweeting “Dr Disgusting” and “Yuck,” respectively.
This makes me so sad man. One of my inspirations talking to a minor inappropriately kmt.
— ksi (@KSI) June 25, 2024
You have a wife and kids. Do better. https://t.co/IaDstlrAqx
dr disgusting
— RAE (@Valkyrae) June 25, 2024
yuck
— pokimane (@pokimanelol) June 25, 2024
TimTheTatMan, a longtime friend of Beahm, shared his conflicted feelings in a video, describing the situation as “absolutely insane.” He stated, “If what he is saying, where he said that he was messaging a minor and it would sometimes teeter on inappropriate — if he knew that was a minor, and those were the messages being sent, I cannot support that.”
— timthetatman👑 (@timthetatman) June 25, 2024Advertisement
YouTube star MoistCritikal drew a stark comparison to Chris Hansen’s ‘To Catch a Predator,’ saying, “Confirming messaging a minor inappropriately but saying there wasn’t any real intent is almost verbatim what people used to say to Chris Hansen.” NICKMERCS also joined the chorus of criticism, labeling Beahm’s actions as “inexcusable” and “unacceptable.”
Holy shit that’s actually shocking. Confirming messaging a minor inappropriately but saying there wasn’t any real intent is almost verbatim what people used to say to Chris Hansen https://t.co/HqfLQ4QvAW
— Charlie (@MoistCr1TiKaL) June 25, 2024
— Nickmercs (@NICKMERCS) June 25, 2024
The fallout from Dr Disrespect’s admission has left the streaming community in a state of shock and disgust. Despite the intense backlash, Dr Disrespect has announced his intention to return to streaming. Whether his career can withstand this storm remains to be seen, but the damage to his reputation among peers and fans is undeniable.
- Also read: MrBeast Hands Over Credit Card to Kai Cenat: Twitch Star’s Generous Plans for His Community
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