Just eight days after his return to Twitch, popular streamer IShowSpeed has achieved a remarkable milestone by gaining 1 million followers on the platform. This accomplishment coincides with his second European tour, which he is documenting through live streams on both Twitch and YouTube.
IShowSpeed was permanently banned from Twitch in 2021 following some controversial comments made during a stream with fellow creator Adin Ross. As a result, he shifted his content to YouTube, where he has built a whopping 42 million subscribers over the years.
After the ban was lifted in 2023, IShowSpeed made his comeback to Twitch in July 2025, focusing on IRL streams that capture his experiences traveling through countries such as Estonia, Greece, and France. His swift rise in followers just a week after his return to Twitch is impressive yet not entirely unexpected, given his vast popularity.
His world tour, which he shared with viewers while streaming on YouTube, garnered millions of views. Fans are eagerly anticipating his potential success on Twitch during this European adventure and future tours.
IShowSpeed’s return to Twitch highlights a broader trend of streamers transitioning between platforms, particularly evident among those who had previously streamed with YouTube Gaming. Other notable names such as Myth, Valkyrae, and LilyPichu have also returned to Twitch or adopted multi-streaming due to the challenges faced while under exclusive contracts with YouTube.
While IShowSpeed’s situation differs from theirs, his significant following on YouTube makes his comeback noteworthy. As IShowSpeed continues his European tour, his recent broadcasts have taken viewers through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
While fans are excited to witness his lively antics in various locations, some are voicing concerns over his safety. IShowSpeed previously faced challenges such as getting swatted during a stream and dealing with damages caused by overzealous fans, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety on his journey.