Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company

Guy Beahm, famously known as Dr Disrespect in the gaming world, has been terminated from his role at Midnight Society, a gaming company he co-founded. The company announced that they became aware of an allegation against him, which led to his immediate dismissal. This incident comes four years after Beahm was banned from Twitch, a major streaming platform where he had a massive following. The reason for his Twitch ban was never disclosed, with the platform only stating that they take action when users violate their rules. In a social media post, Beahm denied any wrongdoing but admitted to sending messages to a minor in 2017. He described these messages as casual conversations that sometimes became inappropriate but insisted that there were no harmful intentions behind them. He emphasized that nothing illegal occurred, no pictures were exchanged, and he never met the individual. Beahm also clarified that no criminal charges were ever filed against him. He apologized to his community and colleagues, acknowledging that his actions were inappropriate. Beahm's sudden departure from Twitch was a significant event in the gaming community, primarily because it was abrupt and unexplained. In 2020, Twitch told the BBC that they take appropriate action when they have evidence of a streamer violating their Community Guidelines or Terms of Service. Two years later, after the threat of legal action from Beahm, he and Twitch reached a settlement. Since his Twitch ban, Beahm has been streaming on YouTube, where he has amassed over 4. 7 million subscribers. On Monday, Midnight Society posted on social media that they became aware of an allegation against Beahm. They stated that they assumed his innocence but needed to act to uphold their principles and standards. The studio did not provide further details about the allegation. Tech news outlets reported that two former Twitch employees had accused Beahm of inappropriate conduct. BBC News has reached out to Midnight Society, Twitch, and YouTube for comments. Dr Disrespect is known for his high-energy gameplay and aggressive, sometimes rude, commentary. He often mocks his rivals and even his fans, who enjoy the chance to be roasted by him live. In a livestream on Monday, Beahm mentioned feeling fatigued and burnt out, suggesting that he might take an extended break. He did not directly address the allegations but hinted that it might be time to explore new ventures.