QTcinderella’s annual celebration of streaming culture returned for its 2025 edition, the show aimed to be a celebration of the community’s biggest names. Instead, it often felt like viewers were watching a series of controversial jokes that even the people in the room didn’t find funny.
If you missed the live show or just need a quick recap of who took home the big awards and what moments had the timeline talking, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s the gist of everything that went down.
Jokes that fell flat
The awkwardness peaked during a few key moments. In one exchange, a presenter made a comment to Hasan Piker about electrocuting his dog, a reference to a controversial clip that the streamer has asked people to move on from. The joke landed with a thud, creating a visibly uncomfortable silence in the audience.
Later, Maya Higa herself made a direct comment to streamer Vanilla Mace about rigging the awards. While likely intended as a playful jab, it came across as unprofessional, especially given recent online drama between the main host QT and Vanilla. These moments, meant to be edgy, instead felt like personal grievances being aired on a stage meant for celebration.
Big wins overshadowed by awkward moments
Even the night’s winners couldn’t escape the strange atmosphere. While top streamers like Kai Cenat took home major awards, the conversations online were dominated by the show’s missteps.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a streamer event without a viral moment that takes over social media. This year, that moment belonged to India Summers. Summers made a controversial joke referencing Kanye West, which drew an immediate and very mixed reaction from the live audience and the thousands watching in chat.
The night’s big winners
The competition was tight across dozens of categories, but a few creators stood out from the pack. Kai Cenat had a massive night, securing multiple wins and keeping fans on the edge of their seats for the coveted Streamer of the Year award.
While the full list is long, here are some of the key winners from the evening:
- Best Creative Arts Streamer: Emiru
- Best RolePlay Streamer: Fanum
- Best MOBA Streamer: Caedrel
- Best Brand Partner: Red Bull
- Hidden Gem Award: ijustlovepuzzles
- Best Battle Royale Streamer: Clix
- Best Fighting Game Streamer: Lilypichu
- Best MMORPG Streamer: Sodapoppin
- Best Speedrun Streamer: Lilaggy
- Best Sports Streamer: Flight23white
- Best Minecraft Streamer: Tubbo
- Best Marvel Rivals Streamer: Flats
- Best FPS Streamer: TheBurntPeanut
- Best Strategy Game Streamer: jynxzi
- Best Reality Streamer: Rayasianboy
- Best IRL Streamer: iShowspeed
- Best Vertical Live Streamer: Kreekcraft
- Stream Game of the Year: ‘Peak’
- Best Content Organisation: FaZe Clan
- Best International Streamer: Totaamc
- Best Stream Duo: agent00 & extraemily
- Best Streamed Collab: KaiCenat and LeBron James
- Best Marathon Stream: ‘mafiathon 3’ by KaiCenat
- Best Streamed Event: Streamer University – kaicenat
- Best Streamed Series: ‘in the booth’ by plaqueboymax
- Best VTuber: theburntpeanut
- Best Variety Streamer: Caseoh_
- Best Just Chatting Streamer: Kaicenat
- Best Breakout Streamer: Adapt
- League of Their Own: Maya
What it all means for streaming
The event left a sour taste for many. An awards show should be a high point for the industry, a chance to recognize the incredible work creators do. When the production itself becomes the story for all the wrong reasons, it fails the very community it’s supposed to honor. Fans and creators alike deserve a celebration that feels professional, respectful, and genuinely focused on the best of streaming.