Dr Disrespect Hints at “Much Bigger” Opportunities Amid YouTube Monetization Application Delay

Dr Disrespect has announced that his remonetization request on YouTube has been delayed, hinting at the possibility of something “much larger” on the horizon.

In mid-2024, former Twitch employees spoke out regarding the permanent suspension of Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Guy Beahm, revealing the circumstances surrounding his ban.

They claimed he was sending inappropriate messages to a minor, an allegation that Doc later acknowledged in a now-deleted tweet.

As a result of the ban, Beahm lost various partnerships, including his YouTube monetization status, and even faced expulsion from the gaming studio he co-founded. After taking a short break from streaming, he returned a few months later, shedding light on the situation and accusing Twitch of orchestrating the ban, arguing that the messages he sent had been misconstrued.

While waiting for YouTube to decide on remonetizing his channel, other platforms have expressed their unwillingness to sign him to exclusive agreements. Kick, which had reportedly extended a $10 million offer to Beahm before the ban scandal, stated that hiring him now could be detrimental to their brand.

On the other hand, Rumble’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, indicated that Dr Disrespect would be a welcome addition to their platform, despite previous reports suggesting otherwise regarding a potential contract.

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— Chris Pavlovski (@chrispavlovski) October 25, 2024

On October 24, Dr Disrespect cryptically tweeted “Make Gaming Great Again,” leading Pavlovski to respond with an emoji that suggests intrigue.

These exchanges have ignited a flurry of speculation within the streaming community, with many believing this could signify Beahm’s potential transition to Rumble or a departure from YouTube.

“A move to Rumble would be revolutionary for the platform,” one user commented.

“I would love to see Doc streaming on Rumble!” another user added.

Dr Disrespect hints at a “bigger” opportunity if YouTube declines monetization

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— Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) October 25, 2024

Later that day, Dr Disrespect shared that YouTube had deferred the decision on his monetization appeal by an additional 60 days, allowing him to reapply after this period.

“Alright, let’s wait for another 60 days. We may have something much, much bigger on our hands,” he teased. “Possibly one of the biggest opportunities yet for the two-time champion.”

With both Kick and Twitch no longer viable options, Rumble seems like a strong contender as Dr Disrespect’s future platform, especially since its CEO has expressed beliefs in second chances.

I’m not sure what was said, but typically, for content violations, we do not ban outright, unless it’s egregious.If they violate our terms, we issue a strike first, and we hope this allows the creator to learn and correct course.Forgiveness is something we believe in.

— Chris Pavlovski (@chrispavlovski) October 19, 2024

When asked whether Rumble would take similar actions as Twitch against creators like Asmongold for controversial comments, Pavlovski acknowledged he was unaware of specifics but emphasized their procedure of issuing a strike before banning, reinforcing their stance on forgiveness.

It remains to be seen how the next two months will unfold regarding his YouTube application, and whether platforms like Rumble could become home for Dr Disrespect if outcomes are unfavorable.

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