Key foods
- Dr. Disrespect is confident of returning to Midnight Society despite the Twitch ban controversy.
- The allegation of sending inappropriate messages to a teenager led to backlash and consequences.
- Amid recent layoffs, uncertainty surrounds Dr. Disrespect's future with Midnight Society.
the former shaking Broadcaster Dr. Disrespect has revealed his future with Midnight Society and expressed confidence that he will return to the studio. The split comes after the company distanced itself from him in June after publicly revealing the reasons for his Twitch ban.
Former Twitch employee Cody Connors claimed Dr. Disrespect's ban from the platform was related to inappropriate conversations with a minor via Twitch's “Whisper” direct messaging feature. These claims caused widespread criticism from both the public and other streamers. As a result, the streamer faced significant repercussions, with companies such as the Midnight Society, San Francisco 49ers, and Turtle Beach cutting ties with him. After the controversy, he announced he was taking a hiatus from streaming but returned in September. During his return, he addressed the situation and claimed that the person involved was over the age of consent at the time.
In a recent thread, controversial YouTuber Dr. Disrespect was asked why he hasn't removed Midnight Society from his Twitter bio. He stated: “This is a two-time studio. It's a Two-Time game,” emphasizing his deep connection with the studio. Dr. Disrespect explained that the studio represents his vision for the game, which he conceptualized years ago with several colleagues. Additionally, the broadcaster conveyed optimism about his future with the Midnight Society, suggesting that he expects to reconnect with the company soon: “Just give it a little more time. We'll be right back at it, champions.”
Midnight Society was recently fired
While it's unclear when Dr. Disrespect will return to his role at the studio, it's important to note that Midnight Society has experienced some significant layoffs recently. This announcement was published next to the news of the publication Deaddropa vertical first-person shooter, set for 2025. The game was originally unveiled by Midnight Society in early 2022 and generated considerable excitement among many fans. These developments show how Twitch's Dr. Disrespectful ban controversy has affected Midnight Society.
Additionally, despite Dr. Disrespect's return to streaming on YouTube, he continues to face various challenges. Following these accusations, Dr. Disrespect was removed from the YouTube Partner Program and his channel remained without revenue as of this writing. His return has also been criticized by fellow broadcasters. For example, Nickmercs has stated that Dr. Disrespect's actions, which included inappropriate messages to a minor, were “inexcusable.” Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether the irreverent doctor can finally prove his innocence and regain the respect he once commanded, as well as whether he can mend his relationships with the companies that distanced him. It will be interesting if he corrects what they have taken or not.