Fuslie Makes a Triumphant Return to Twitch After Two-Year YouTube Stint
Popular 100 Thieves member, Fuslie, has made headlines with her recent announcement of returning to Twitch after a two-year stint on YouTube. The emotional farewell stream on August 31, 2022, where viewers flooded her chat with "goodbye," sparked speculations about her departure to YouTube Gaming. These speculations were confirmed on September 6 when Fuslie streamed on YouTube for the first time, citing Twitch's stringent DMCA system as the reason for her platform switch, as she was on the brink of losing her account due to copyright strikes.
my partner badge 🥹....
— leslie (@fuslie) October 27, 2024
WE ARE SO BACK!!
I'll be trying out multi-streaming on both Twitch & YouTube starting next Tuesday (29th)! I am forever thankful for an amazing two years on YouTube and so excited to be streaming again on Twitch❤️💜! pic.twitter.com/FVwgLG0zI5
However, on a surprising turn of events, on Saturday, October 26, Fuslie's Twitch Partner badge reappeared on her account, signaling her comeback to the Amazon-owned platform. In a heartfelt post, Fuslie expressed her excitement about multi-streaming on both Twitch and YouTube, starting from the following Tuesday, October 29. She conveyed her gratitude for the incredible two years on YouTube and her eagerness to resume streaming on Twitch.
Fuslie joins a cohort of streamers who made a similar transition. In 2022, she was part of a group that moved to YouTube, only to return to Twitch after a period of time. Notable personalities like TimTheTatman, DrLupo, FaZe Swagg, and Sykkuno also terminated their exclusive contracts with YouTube and made their way back to Twitch. While Tim and Lupo have successfully juggled streaming on both platforms, Swagg and Sykkuno opted to focus solely on Twitch, discontinuing their YouTube streams.
Meanwhile, long-time YouTube advocates IShowSpeed and Ludwig have maintained their presence on the platform, with IShowSpeed setting new viewership records. In a remarkable feat, IShowSpeed achieved over 1,000,000 live viewers in September 2024, solidifying his position as the most-watched English-speaking streamer in history.
The dynamic landscape of streaming platforms continues to witness shifts as streamers navigate the advantages and challenges of different platforms. Fuslie's return to Twitch signifies a new chapter in her streaming career, showcasing the flexibility and adaptability of content creators in the ever-evolving world of online entertainment.
