Twitch streamer Sketch confirms authenticity of leaked images during emotional livestream

Sketch confirmed explicit images from an old OnlyFans account are real and addressed the homophobic abuse

Earlier this week, explicit images of popular streamer Kylie ‘Sketch’ Cox surfaced online, allegedly from an old OnlyFans account. The images prompted a wave of homophobic abuse on social media, leading to significant backlash within the gaming community.

In an emotional livestream, Sketch confirmed the authenticity of the images and explained they were taken during a particularly difficult period in his life. He candidly admitted, "I f***ed up, but I’m changed," and expressed deep gratitude to those who supported him, including FaZe Banks and his family. Sketch revealed the severe impact the situation had on him, stating that he had considered drastic measures if the images ever surfaced: "Plan A was... to probably eat a — well, probably to call it quits, if this ever came out."

“Plan A was probably to ... call it quits if this ever came out.”

Sketch gets emotional addressing his old OF leak, saying family and close friends saved him pic.twitter.com/oxfOiOj6hu

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Sketch, known for his energetic and often zany persona on Twitch, has experienced rapid growth, amassing over 1.1 million followers. Despite this success, the controversy has taken a toll on his mental health. During the livestream, he suggested that he might take a break from streaming to focus on his well-being, though he did not rule out the possibility of quitting altogether.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion about privacy, mental health, and the impact of past actions on public figures, with many in the streaming community rallying behind Sketch in support during this challenging time.