YouTube Suspends Dr. Disrespect's Ad Revenue following Disclosure of Inappropriate Conversation with a Minor
Famous Gamer in Hot Water: Dr. Disrespect's YouTube Channel Demonetized Over Alleged Minor Chats
The remarkable streamer known as Dr. Disrespect, whose real identity is Guy Beahm, might find himself returning to his doctor's office - not for medical reasons, but due to his YouTube channel getting the axe following allegations of inappropriate communication with a minor.
YouTube confirmed to The Verge on Friday that Beahm's channel has been demonetized and expelled from the partner program due to "grave accusations against the content creator."
According to a YouTube spokesperson, Nicole Bell, "We've terminated monetization on DrDisrespect's channel due to breaching our Creator Responsibility policy."
Beahm remained tight-lipped about the matter, failing to respond to a request for comment promptly.
The recent unpleasantness for the Doc comes hot on the heels of a claim made by a former Twitch employee on [an online platform] in 2024 that Beahm had been banned for improperly messaging a minor using Twitch's Whispers feature. Although the tweet did not explicitly name Beahm, some deduced it was him, considering his abrupt exit from Twitch in 2020 left fans baffled, given his massive popularity, and limited information about the circumstances. Another former Twitch employee came forward on Monday to corroborate the claim.
On Tuesday, Beahm defended himself, asserting that his communication with the minor was harmless and the discussion veered towards the "inappropriate." However, a report from Rolling Stone on Friday alleged that Beahm's conversation with the minor was far more explicit, with damning sexual messages exchanged. The former Twitch employee maintaining the allegations specified that there was "no confusion" regarding the individual's age.
Beahm's last stream took place on Monday, concluding with him announcing a vacation and plans to explore new ventures.
In 2024, the gaming world was rocked by the abrupt banishment of Dr. Disrespect from Twitch. A former employee of the platform claimed it was due to inappropriate communication with a minor using the Whispers feature. Dr. Disrespect later admitted to communicating with an underage individual in 2017. The ensuing scandal resulted in a backlash from fans and fellow streamers. Many supporting companies, such as the San Francisco 49ers and Turtle Beach, cut ties with him. Initially, YouTube also expelled him from its Partner Program. However, his channel was later reignited with monetization due to a debate about the gravity of his actions. Beahm stood firm that his intentions were not serious, presenting the conversation as casual banter.
Twitch has since updated its ban policies, granting indefinitely banned streamers the ability to appeal after six months. Dr. Disrespect has called on Twitch to lift the ban, citing what he sees as an injustice in its enforcement. However, given the ongoing controversy, it remains uncertain if Twitch will reconsider his case. The streamer has faced additional criticism from fellow streamer Nickmercs, who voiced his disapproval over Dr. Disrespect's handling of the situation, branding his actions as inappropriate. In response, Dr. Disrespect has accused Nickmercs of showing disrespect towards him and his family. Despite the controversy, Dr. Disrespect continues to stream on YouTube and Rumble. He recently forged a notable deal to join Rumble and has been vocal in discussing topics like Call of Duty updates.
- The alleged incident in 2017, where Dr. Disrespect (whose real identity is Guy Beahm) communicated inappropriately with a minor, was reported by a former Twitch employee in 2024, with the claim being corroborated by another former Twitch employee in subsequent years.
- Beahm's intentions regarding his communications with the minor are under scrutiny, with the gaming world debating the severity of his actions.
- In 2024, YouTube's decision to suspend monetization on DrDisrespect's channel was due to his breach of the Creator Responsibility policy.
- In the future, it remains to be seen if Twitch will reconsider lifting the ban on Dr. Disrespect, given the ongoing controversy surrounding his alleged inappropriate communications with a minor.
