During TwitchCon 2025, chaos erupted when a fan rushed the stage during a meet-and-greet panel and attempted to grab popular streamer Emiru. The alarming moment, captured on video, shows a security officer stepping in just in time to restrain and remove the individual from the area.
While no serious injuries were reported, the incident left attendees shaken and reignited widespread concern over Twitch’s ability to ensure the safety of its creators — particularly women who face targeted harassment both online and offline.
Twitch’s Immediate Response
Twitch confirmed that it is fully cooperating with law enforcement and has banned the individual involved from both the venue and any future Twitch events. The company also announced heightened security measures for the remaining days of the convention, promising tighter screening and increased staff presence around all Meet & Greet sessions.
However, the platform’s response has done little to calm the growing criticism. Many creators and fans accuse Twitch of slacking on its responsibility to protect its content creators, especially given the hefty costs and revenue the company earns from their hard work.
Mounting Frustration from the Creator Community
This incident comes amid increasing resentment toward Twitch’s leadership, often described as disconnected from creator needs while imposing high platform fees and demanding more from streamers than ever before.
As one community member summarized it online:
“Twitch keeps asking for more — more content, more engagement, more money — but can’t even guarantee basic safety for the people who make their platform thrive.”
Creators are openly questioning why such a major event lacked proactive measures, calling Twitch out for failing to protect those who bring in its audience and revenue.
A Pattern of Harassment and Risk
The assault on Emiru reflects a wider pattern of harassment faced by female streamers, both on and off the platform. Previous incidents — such as the harassment that ended a “Sis-A-Thon” collaboration stream featuring Pokimane, Emiru, and Cinna — have already highlighted vulnerabilities in Twitch’s creator protection systems.
Even outside of conventions, female streamers continue to deal with stalking, doxxing, and swatting attempts — all issues that Twitch has been repeatedly urged to take more seriously.
Twitch’s Competitive Crossroads
As Twitch continues to lose top creators to platforms like YouTube and Kick, safety incidents of this scale may further harm its public image. Creators are demanding concrete action rather than post-event apologies.
The message from the community is clear:
Keep your filthy hands off other content creators — and start protecting them instead.
Final Takeaway
Twitch has vowed to tighten security and cooperate with authorities, but the damage to trust is already evident. The platform’s next steps — not its statements — will determine whether it can restore confidence among its creators and fans alike.
If Twitch wants to keep its reputation intact, it must prove that creator safety is not an afterthought, but a priority worth investing in.
