Kick Lifts Jack Doherty’s Permaban 3 Months Post-Viral McLaren Crash

Jack Doherty has made a triumphant return to Kick after facing a permanent ban in October 2024. This ban stemmed from a notorious incident in which he crashed his $200,000 McLaren 520s during a live stream, an event that quickly went viral across various social media platforms.

The moment gained traction, particularly because Doherty asked his cameraman, who suffered injuries in the crash, to record the damaged vehicle for the stream. In the wake of his ban, Doherty pivoted to other streaming platforms including Twitch and Parti, while actively seeking assistance from fellow streamer Adin Ross to regain access to his Kick channel.

On January 9, 2025, nearly three months after the incident, viewers were surprised to discover that Doherty’s profile had been reinstated on Kick, effectively overturning the earlier ban. His profile is now active once more, allowing him to re-engage with his audience.

jack-doherty-unbanned-kick-channel — Kick: Jack Doherty

Jack Doherty’s Kick channel as of January 9, 2025.

Reactions from Online Communities Following Doherty’s Return

As of now, Doherty has not publicly commented on his unexpected return to the platform. However, the decision has sparked a mix of confusion and debate among netizens. Many users are questioning the rationale behind Kick’s reversal of what was labeled a “permanent”ban.

One user on X voiced their disbelief: “Why would they even do this?” while another highlighted Kick’s previous assertion: “Kick had said it was a ‘permanent ban.’”

Kick had said “Permanent ban”💀 pic.twitter.com/w0hiISTyGt

— SUAREZ (@suayrez) January 9, 2025

Other users expressed skepticism, with one stating, “Nah, he needs to remain banned.” The impact of Doherty’s McLaren crash on popular culture was significant; it even inspired a parody on Saturday Night Live that resonated widely across the internet.

In addition to the ban, Doherty received a citation for “wireless communication while driving,” which a Florida Highway Patrol deputy attributed to the viral footage that made its rounds online.

The reasoning behind Kick’s decision to lift Doherty’s ban remains unclear. Notably, Adin Ross, a prominent streamer and one of Kick’s co-owners, mentioned that he would contemplate reinstatement if Doherty paid him $300,000. Despite Ross’s influence, he has also refrained from commenting on Doherty’s unban, indicating a desire to cultivate a transformative community through his own content.

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