Twitch star Valkyrae responded to a question on Pop Culture Jeopardy that included incorrect information about her.
She has been influential in the streaming world since she returned to Twitch in January 2025.
In her first week back, she became the most-watched female streamer on the platform.
Valkyrae has won several awards for her work, including Best Live Streamer at the Streamy Awards in 2021.
She also received the Content Creator of the Year award from the Game Awards and more from Adweek.
Her Streamy Award in 2021 led to her being mentioned on Pop Culture Jeopardy, a show on Prime.
The show is hosted by Colin Jost from SNL and includes questions about pop culture.
In Episode 25, aired on January 29, participants chose the Streamy Award Winners category.
They were asked, “In 2021, she won the live-streamer award. She once joked her mom named her for ‘The Nord Mythology Angels.’”
The correct answer was “Valkyrae,” but the question had a false statement.
Even though it said Valkyrae’s mother came up with her name, Valkyrae quickly pointed out this information was not true.
After seeing the episode, she tweeted, “Is this real???? The way it’s not even accurate.”
Fans were surprised by the mistake and criticized the show for “making sh*t up.”
One fan jokingly referred to her as “The mythical RAYCHEL,” linking it to the incorrect name used in the question.
Despite Valkyrae’s popularity and achievements, the inaccurate claim on the game show caught her off guard. Her real name is Rachel Hofstetter, and she has clarified that the statement about her name’s origin was incorrect.
In her tweet, Valkyrae expressed her disbelief, saying, “Is this real???? The way it’s not even accurate.” This quickly sparked reactions from her supporters, who were shocked by the error.
Many fans reacted to the misrepresentation, some playfully mocking the situation. One fan tweeted, calling out the show for the misunderstanding and humorously dubbed her “The mythical RAYCHEL,” a nod to the fictional name presented during the quiz.
Valkyrae hasn’t let this incident diminish her reputation. Before taking on the name Valkyrae, she gained recognition in the gaming world under the alias “Legend of Rae,” inspired by the video game Legend of Zelda. She later adopted Valkyrae after learning about the Valkyries from Norse mythology, who are known to guide fallen warriors.
As she continues to thrive on Twitch, Valkyrae remains committed to setting the record straight regarding her identity and achievements, utilizing her platform to correct misinformation.
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