Rumors have been swirling that popular streamer IShowSpeed might be making a move to Twitch after his main YouTube channel was hit with a temporary ban. The IShowSpeed YouTube ban occurred on August 5, when the platform issued a Community Guidelines strike against Speed’s channel. This strike came after the streamer filmed himself performing a dangerous stunt where he jumped over two oncoming supercars, an act that quickly went viral but also raised safety concerns.
The IShowSpeed ban, which is expected to last around two weeks, left many of his fans wondering if he would switch platforms in the meantime. Speculation about a potential move to Twitch began when Speed’s editor, known as ‘slipz’ on Twitter/X, shared a screenshot of the violation notice and expressed frustration with YouTube’s decision. Slipz pleaded with YouTube to reverse the ban, noting the recent success of Speed’s content, particularly following his high-profile trip across Europe.
The rumors gained momentum after a fan suggested that it might be “Twitch time” for Speed, to which Slipz responded, “At this point, it wouldn’t hurt.” This offhand comment led some to believe that IShowSpeed might be considering a switch to Twitch, especially given the two-week suspension from his primary streaming platform. However, as the rumors spread, Slipz himself was quick to shut them down, asking for a “source” when people began speculating about Speed’s potential move to Twitch.
When a fan pointed out Slipz’s earlier comment as a possible hint, Slipz clarified that his statement was not meant to suggest that IShowSpeed was seriously considering a switch to Twitch. Instead, it appears that the editor’s comment was more of a frustrated response to the situation rather than a genuine indication of future plans.
As of now, IShowSpeed has not made any official statements about moving to Twitch. In fact, the streamer took to his alternate Twitter account to update his fans, stating that he is currently “recharging” his batteries. This suggests that Speed is using the time off to rest rather than planning a shift to another platform.
With IShowSpeed’s YouTube ban expected to last for around two weeks, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. For now, the rumors of a switch to Twitch appear to be unfounded, and fans will have to wait to see how Speed navigates this temporary setback.
