Dr Disrespect’s Inaugural Rumble Stream Attracts Huge Viewership Despite Premium Paywall

Dr Disrespect’s inaugural stream on Rumble has captured significant attention, drawing thousands of viewers to his exclusive premium content, even with a subscription fee in place. This notable debut highlights the gamer’s enduring appeal and Rumble’s potential to disrupt existing streaming dynamics.

In late November, real name Guy Beahm announced his partnership with Rumble, where he aims to spearhead the platform’s gaming sector. This move comes in response to his demotion on YouTube, stemming from his previous Twitch ban.

Rumble, known for its commitment to free speech, has welcomed Dr Disrespect with the intention of invigorating its gaming content. On December 3, Beahm went live on Rumble, initially co-streaming on YouTube for a few hours, ultimately showcasing impressive viewership statistics.

Dr Disrespect Attracts Over 40,000 Viewers on Rumble

During the opening stream, Dr Disrespect quickly amassed a staggering audience of 40,000 viewers on Rumble, in addition to those tuning in on YouTube. This remarkable turnout underscores his continued popularity, as highlighted by a tweet from Brandon Morse:

Over 40k watching @DrDisrespect on @GamingOnRumble and holding steady. The man is making gaming great again. The naysayers were wrong. pic.twitter.com/VAvePRDc1G

— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) December 2, 2024

Approximately six hours into the broadcast, Dr Disrespect transitioned to his Premium channel, directing viewers to a subscription-based model at $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually. This model grants access not only to his exclusive content but also to a variety of other premium offerings on Rumble.

During this Premium phase, Rumble reported over 25,000 active viewers, sparking curiosity regarding whether these users were existing subscribers who followed Doc or new fans drawn to the platform. The transition to the premium stream raised questions about viewer count metrics, as he concluded the broadcast with a final tally of over 10,000 viewers while honoring another creator through a raid.

The “Premium Stream”has started. I thought the stream would just be rumble exclusive not premium rumble subscription…. by u/Guitar81 in DrDisrespectLive

Dr Disrespect expressed his intention to limit the frequency of Premium content to maintain its exclusivity. “Not every stream will have a Rumble exclusive segment. We’ll schedule them a few times a month. I want it to feel more structured and something we can build excitement around,”he stated.

Looking ahead, Beahm mentioned that future Premium broadcasts might include activities like map creation and watching videos on Rumble, leaving fans eager for what’s to come.

This impressive debut on Rumble occurs against the backdrop of his past Twitch controversies. In June, reports surfaced that he was permanently banned due to allegations of inappropriate messaging with an underage individual. Although Doc initially acknowledged the claims, he later argued that the situation was misrepresented and that his ban was influenced by a vendetta from Twitch staff.

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