Jack Doherty has faced criticism from prominent streamers after being banned from Kick for dangerous behavior.
This action followed his live-streaming of a crash involving his McLaren while using his phone.
The incident occurred on October 5, when Doherty was seen interacting with his chat while driving on a wet road.
Shortly thereafter, he lost control of the vehicle, struck the guardrail, and severely damaged his supercar.
His cameraman was injured in the crash and required medical attention.
The shocking event led to Doherty’s permanent ban from the platform and sparked significant backlash within the streaming community.
Many prominent creators condemned him for his reckless driving and for continuing to stream even after the accident.
He was seen handing the camera to his injured cameraman, urging him to keep filming.
Nadeshot, a Twitch streamer and founder of 100 Thieves, called for action from the authorities.
He stated that Doherty should face jail time and be removed from all platforms.
Adin Ross, another well-known streamer, expressed his outrage while watching the incident on his Kick stream. He was particularly upset about how Doherty treated his cameraman after the crash.
Ross conveyed his frustration, stating, “I can’t believe he put the camera in front of the cameraman’s face and said, ‘get the angles.’ I really want to assist that cameraman.” He made it clear that he wanted to make things right for the injured individual.
Furthermore, Ross, who is also a co-owner of Kick, informed Doherty that he would need to pay $300,000 to be reinstated on the platform, or he would remain banned indefinitely.
NICKMERCS, another popular streamer, also took to social media to share his thoughts. He criticized Doherty’s actions, stating, “If there was an Olympics for terrible people, this guy would be at the top.” His comments further fueled the backlash directed at Doherty.
After the crash, Doherty posted a video update showing his cameraman, Michael, receiving stitches in the hospital. Michael mentioned that he felt “amazing,” but many viewers continued to condemn Doherty for his reckless behavior.
In response to the public outcry, many users on social media shared their opinions, with one comment stating, “This is karma for all the wrongs you’ve done to others.” Another user harshly criticized Doherty, calling him a “failure” for endangering lives for views and hoping for severe consequences.
This is not the first time Doherty has stirred controversy; previously, he faced backlash for dangerous stunts, such as hitting baseballs off the roof of a tall building, which viewers found unacceptable.
