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YouTube streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” has broken his silence on a recent discussion about the lineup for the forthcoming Sidemen charity football match.
The conversation about potential returning participants was initiated during an episode of Sidecast, where it emerged that YouTube star JJ “KSI” Olatunji might not be in favor of inviting Darren back to the event.
KSI’s Remarks and IShowSpeed’s Response
KSI stirred controversy when he commented that IShowSpeed had “fallen off” and hence, didn’t need to be present at the charity match.
IShowSpeed, who had been a significant contributor to the previous event’s success, was taken aback by these remarks, expressing his disappointment with a statement: “I looked up to you.”
Adding to the uncertainty around IShowSpeed’s inclusion, KSI further referred to the streamer as a “loose cannon” in a subsequent YouTube video.
During the same podcast, he opined, “Really? I don’t know, man. I think we miss him, honestly. I think, bro, he’s fallen off, let’s be honest. Bro, back in the day, or last year, he was everywhere. Now he just stinks.”
In reaction to these comments, IShowSpeed expressed his confusion and disappointment, stating: “I don’t even know if I can look up to this guy anymore, bro.
Like, why doesn’t this guy like me?” He went on to add, “Like, I get we generally joke around and stuff, but it’s like he doesn’t genuinely like me, bro. I don’t know what it is, bro.
It’s like he doesn’t genuinely like me.”
Impact of the Sidemen Charity Match Controversy on Fans
Fans of the YouTube stars have been quick to voice their opinions on the matter, largely expressing their desire for IShowSpeed to participate in the upcoming charity match.
Several comments on the Sidecast episode argued that the event would not be as entertaining without IShowSpeed’s involvement.
However, given the long history of playful banter and friendly rivalry between KSI and IShowSpeed, many fans are uncertain whether KSI’s comments should be taken at face value.
It remains to be seen if KSI’s words were part of a light-hearted exchange or indicative of a deeper issue.
Looking Forward to the Sidemen Charity Match 2023
Despite the current controversy, anticipation for the 2023 Sidemen charity match remains high. Last year’s event was a massive success, garnering over two million concurrent viewers and marking the group’s most significant live-streaming venture to date.
IShowSpeed had been one of the stars of the 2022 event, adding to the day’s excitement and drawing a vast crowd.
The match scheduled for September 9, 2023, is expected to feature a remarkable lineup of celebrities, but whether IShowSpeed will be among them is a question that remains unanswered.
The recent exchange between KSI and IShowSpeed has added an unexpected layer of intrigue to the build-up for the event.
Whether this will impact the final lineup or the event’s success remains to be seen. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how the situation develops.
