Content creator and world’s most controversial YouTuber, PewDiePie, has announced he’ll be taking an extended hiatus from the platform in 2020. Though many may welcome the news, the 100 million-plus bro army has been left saddened by the announcement.
Speaking in a recent episode of his YouTube show ‘Pew News,’ Pewds admitted he’s “tired” of the platform, the efforts (and presumably the controversy) around his channel, and will be leaving for an undefined period come the new year.
In the video, which you can watch below, Pewds told his viewers: “I am taking a break from YouTube next year. I wanted to say it in advance because I made up my mind.”
He added: “I’m tired. I’m feeling very tired. I don’t know if you can tell. Just so you know, early next year I’ll be a way for a little while. I’ll explain that later but I wanted to give a heads up.”
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard the creator make similar statements, but the recently-married star seems pretty genuine this time around. Earlier this year he told fans: “I do think it would be good for me to take a break at some point. It would be nice to not have YouTube in my brain for the first time in 10 years.”
Pewds’ journey to fame has been a rocky one. On the one side, he became one of the first YouTubers to be able to make a living and find fame from the platform. From appearing on an episode of South Park to donating thousands to charity, Pewds’ success has since been marred having been accused of white supremacy and racism.
Whether you love or hate PewDiePie, YouTube is going to be a very, very different place without him…
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