Key Takeaways
- Fousey was suspended by Twitch for the sixth time, though the reason was undisclosed to the public.
- Controversial history includes multiple Twitch bans & a doxxing suspension from Kick.
- There was also a past incident where Fousey falsely claimed danger, escalating the event leading to police restraint.
Twitch has banned popular American content creator Fousey once again, adding another chapter to the controversial saga of the streamer. Fousey’s career on Twitch has been marked by bold stunts and dramatic moments, frequently attracting both attention and criticism across social media platforms.
Fousey has found considerable success in content creation, with over 10 million YouTube subscribers and 275,000 followers on Twitch. However, his career has been plagued by frequent controversies, often stemming from his actions during live streams. These incidents have led to multiple suspensions, including two Twitch bans within a single week in August of the previous year. The first ban, on August 7, was issued after he used a hateful slur during a broadcast. Despite being reinstated following a three-day suspension, Fousey was banned again just a few days later, on August 11, for another breach of Twitch’s community guidelines.
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On November 15, Twitch handed Fousey yet another suspension, marking his sixth overall ban from the platform. While the exact reason for this latest ban has not been publicly disclosed, visiting his Twitch channel reveals a message stating that the “channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s community guidelines or terms of service.” The duration of this suspension is currently unknown, but based on Fousey’s previous bans, which are often short-lived, it is likely to be a temporary measure. The longest ban Fousey has received was a 14-day suspension in November 2019. As of now, Fousey has not made any public comments regarding the recent Twitch suspension.
Fousey is Also Banned from Kick
It is worth noting that Fousey was recently suspended from Kick.com, a rival streaming platform to Twitch, for doxxing someone during a live stream. For context, Fousey joined Kick in August last year following a temporary ban on Twitch, seeking a fresh start on the new platform. Reacting to the Kick suspension, he expressed frustration on social media, emphasizing his passion for streaming and requesting more support to help him adhere to platform rules.
When discussing Fousey’s history of online bans and controversies, it is worth recalling a notable incident from last year during an IRL subathon. Fousey claimed he was being stalked by someone who had discovered his hotel room number. In a state of panic, he called 911 and falsely reported a hostage situation involving a gun. When police arrived, he escalated the situation further, later alleging that his mother was in danger. His refusal to calm down led the officers to restrain and handcuff him for safety.