Valkyrae Says Twitch Feels “Gross,” Hints at Returning to YouTube

Twitch streamer Valkyrae has admitted she’s considering a return to YouTube, saying recent controversies have made streaming on Twitch feel “gross.”

After Twitch drama in October, Valkyrae admits she’s tempted to quit | Credit: Youtube

Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, co-owner of 100 Thieves and one of the most recognizable names in streaming, opened up about her frustrations during a broadcast on October 26, 2025. While she went live to play Among Us and Digimon, the stream quickly shifted to a candid discussion about the state of Twitch and the drama that has surrounded the platform in recent weeks.

The platform has recently faced backlash after multiple controversies, including Emiru being assaulted at TwitchCon, allegations surfacing against Mizkif, and the temporary bans of Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer after an old assault clip resurfaced. For Valkyrae, these incidents have raised serious doubts about whether she wants to continue streaming on Twitch at all.

“It’s been a wild week, you guys. It makes me feel like streaming is so gross,” she said. “A part of me is like, I just want to quit streaming on Twitch and just only be on YouTube again.”

Despite her frustrations, Valkyrae clarified that she isn’t walking away from streaming entirely. She explained that she has employees depending on her, which makes quitting impossible. Still, she admitted this was the first time she had seriously considered stepping away from the internet altogether.

Later in the stream, Valkyrae addressed the Emiru-Mizkif controversy, revealing that Emiru had given her advance notice before going public with her allegations. “It’s a mess. It sucks. I feel so bad for Emiru,” she said, adding that the broader streaming space feels “embarrassing” right now.

Another factor weighing on her decision is the issue of stalkers. Valkyrae noted that nearly every streamer she knows has dealt with at least one stalker, and the problem has only worsened over time. “There are just so many creeps and weirdos on this platform,” she explained, highlighting how unsafe the environment can feel.

For now, Valkyrae hasn’t confirmed whether she’ll make the jump back to YouTube full-time, but her comments reflect a growing dissatisfaction among creators with Twitch’s handling of safety and community issues. As more streamers voice similar concerns, it’s clear the platform has work to do if it wants to keep its biggest stars from leaving.

Source: Dexerto