Key takeaways
- Dr. Disrespect is believed to be returning to Midnight Society despite the Twitch ban controversy.
- Allegations of inappropriate messages to minors led to backlash and consequences.
- Uncertainty surrounds Dr Dishonor's future with Midnight Society amid recent cancellations.
East Twitch Streamer Dr. Disrespect has addressed his future with Midnight Society, expressing his belief that he will return to the studio. The split came after the company distanced itself from him in June following his public disclosure of the reason for his Twitch ban.
Former Twitch employee Cody Connors alleged that Dr. Disrespect's ban from the platform was linked to inappropriate conversations with minors through Twitch's “Whisper” direct messaging feature. These claims sparked widespread criticism from both the public and fellow streamers. As a result, the streamer faced significant consequences, with companies such as Midnight Society, the San Francisco 49ers, and Turtle Beach cutting ties with him. After the controversy, he announced a break from streaming but returned in September. During his comeback stream, he addressed the situation, claiming that the person involved was above the legal age of consent at the time.
In a recent stream, controversial YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect was questioned as to why he didn't remove Midnight Society from his Twitter bio. He said, “It's a two-time studio. That's a two-time game,” emphasizing his deep relationship with the studio. Dr. Disrespect said that the studio represents his vision for the game that he envisioned years ago with some collaborators. Additionally, the streamer expressed optimism about his future with Midnight Society, suggesting that he expects to be re-involved with the company soon: “Give it a little time. We'll be back at it, champs.”
Midnight Society just hit with layoffs
While it remains uncertain when or if Dr. Disrespect will return to his role with the studio, it's important to highlight that Midnight Society has recently experienced significant layoffs. This announcement came along with the news of the release DeaddropA vertical first-person evacuation shooter, postponed to 2025. The game was initially unveiled by the Midnight Society in early 2022, generating considerable excitement among many fans. These developments show how the controversy surrounding the Twitch ban has affected Midnight Society over Dr. Disrespect.
Moreover, despite Dr Disrespect's return to streaming on YouTube, he is facing various challenges. Following the allegations, Dr. Anadar was removed from YouTube's partner program, leaving his channel unmonetized as of this writing. His comeback has also drawn criticism from fellow streamers. For example, Dr. Nickmarks contains inappropriate messages to minors. has expressed that acts of disrespect are “unforgivable”. Anyway, Dr. It will be fascinating to see if Dishonor can finally prove his innocence and restore the respect he once commanded, as well as whether he can mend relationships with the companies he's estranged from.
