The streaming world is in shock after YouTube Gaming star Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter shared a brutally honest confession about her growing discomfort with Twitch and streaming culture in general. In an emotional outburst, the 32-year-old content creator said she’s been feeling “gross” just being part of it all, a statement that’s now sparking major debate among fans and fellow streamers.
Valkyrae says Twitch feels “gross” and unsafe for creatorsDuring a recent stream, Valkyrae opened up about why she’s losing passion for streaming. “I don’t even wanna be a streamer anymore,” she admitted, sounding visibly frustrated. “Streaming just feels so gross. Like, I feel gross just being around it, being associated with it, being in, like, the eyes of some crazy people.”
She didn’t hold back from calling out what she described as Twitch’s toxic culture, from creepy DMs to stalkers targeting both creators and their communities.
For many fans, Rae’s statement hit close to home. Twitch has long faced criticism over online harassment, and hearing a top creator describe it as “gross” has reignited conversations about the platform’s safety standards.
Valkyrae hints she might leave Twitch and return to YouTube full-timeAmid her frustrations, Valkyrae hinted that she might step away from Twitch entirely and return full-time to YouTube, where she originally found her biggest success.
“A part of me feels like I kinda want to quit streaming on Twitch and just only be on YouTube again,” she said.
It’s not the first time she’s expressed this sentiment. Valkyrae has often praised YouTube for giving her “more control” and fewer toxic interactions, something she now sees as essential to her mental health.
Fans are now wondering if her comments mark the beginning of a serious shift away from Twitch, or even streaming itself.
Valkyrae jokes about “Kiso the Legend” and wanting a drama-free lifeDespite the heavy tone, Valkyrae managed to keep things authentic and slightly humorous. She joked about fellow streamer Kiso, who avoids online drama by focusing only on solo games.
“Kiso had the right idea,” she laughed. “If anything happens to this guy, it’s all over for me.”
The lighthearted comment gave fans a glimpse of what Rae might be craving: a simpler, safer space free from chaos and harassment. Whether she truly quits streaming or just takes a break, only time will tell.
Valkyrae says Twitch feels “gross” and unsafe for creatorsDuring a recent stream, Valkyrae opened up about why she’s losing passion for streaming. “I don’t even wanna be a streamer anymore,” she admitted, sounding visibly frustrated. “Streaming just feels so gross. Like, I feel gross just being around it, being associated with it, being in, like, the eyes of some crazy people.”
She didn’t hold back from calling out what she described as Twitch’s toxic culture, from creepy DMs to stalkers targeting both creators and their communities.
For many fans, Rae’s statement hit close to home. Twitch has long faced criticism over online harassment, and hearing a top creator describe it as “gross” has reignited conversations about the platform’s safety standards.
Valkyrae says she feels gross Streaming on Twitch after everything that has happened recently on the platform
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"a part of me feels like I want to quit streaming on Twitch and just only be on YouTube." pic.twitter.com/9sZsC9I4LJ
Valkyrae hints she might leave Twitch and return to YouTube full-timeAmid her frustrations, Valkyrae hinted that she might step away from Twitch entirely and return full-time to YouTube, where she originally found her biggest success.
“A part of me feels like I kinda want to quit streaming on Twitch and just only be on YouTube again,” she said.
It’s not the first time she’s expressed this sentiment. Valkyrae has often praised YouTube for giving her “more control” and fewer toxic interactions, something she now sees as essential to her mental health.
Fans are now wondering if her comments mark the beginning of a serious shift away from Twitch, or even streaming itself.
Valkyrae jokes about “Kiso the Legend” and wanting a drama-free lifeDespite the heavy tone, Valkyrae managed to keep things authentic and slightly humorous. She joked about fellow streamer Kiso, who avoids online drama by focusing only on solo games.
“Kiso had the right idea,” she laughed. “If anything happens to this guy, it’s all over for me.”
The lighthearted comment gave fans a glimpse of what Rae might be craving: a simpler, safer space free from chaos and harassment. Whether she truly quits streaming or just takes a break, only time will tell.
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