Popular YouTuber and streamer Darren ‘IShowSpeed’ Watkins has once again found himself at the center of viral drama—this time involving his alleged ex-girlfriend and fellow streamer Amy Flamy.
Known for his energetic and sometimes chaotic streams, Speed’s recent relationship drama quickly became a trending topic across YouTube, Twitch, and social media platforms.
The incident unfolded during a June 9 livestream, where Speed confronted Amy Flamy over her failure to answer his call.
The confrontation was reportedly fueled by Speed’s barber, Courtney, who was accused by chatters of “manipulating” Speed into confronting Amy live.
The argument escalated, leading both Speed and Flamy to unfollow each other on social media and remove all shared photos, signaling the end of whatever relationship or friendship they had.
The breakup and public fallout ignited a firestorm among fans. Many called out Speed for being immature and criticized him for “fumbling” the relationship.
Some even speculated that Courtney had ulterior motives, with viewers flooding the chat suggesting Speed should date his barber instead.
In a June 11 follow-up stream, Speed finally addressed the backlash and cleared the air.
“Amy and I were never together. She was never my girlfriend,” Speed stated firmly, explaining that despite telling viewers otherwise in past streams, the truth was that Amy wasn’t sure about pursuing a relationship with him.
Speed went on to admit his mistake, opening up about his lack of experience when it comes to relationships and communication.
“This all happened because I asked another girl for advice on what to say to Amy. That’s where I f*ed up. I’mma be honest, I don’t know how to talk to girls that good, you know?”** he confessed to his viewers.
He also defended Courtney, explaining that she was already in a committed relationship with a boyfriend, squashing any rumors about the two of them dating or having deeper feelings for each other.
Speed emphasized that suggestions for him to pursue Courtney romantically were misplaced and that she never had any intention of stirring up drama.
Speed reacted strongly to Amy’s accusation that he only contacted her on stream for content, clarifying that while he did text her off-stream, he didn’t call her privately.
He admitted that Amy’s claim “really pissed [him] off” because it misrepresented what had actually happened behind the scenes.
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Perhaps most notably, Speed revealed that the drama weighed on him so heavily that he decided to cut off his signature dreads — which he’d recently gotten done by Courtney.
“I even cut them dreads off chat. I felt so bad for getting my hair done by her (Courtney),” he told viewers, showing off his new look as a symbolic way of putting the situation behind him.
The drama even caught the attention of Kai Cenat, another massive streamer and friend of Speed. Kai offered his support live on his own stream, telling Speed,
“I’ll come to you or you come to my office, we’ll talk about it. I got you, don’t worry about it okay?”—a moment that many fans praised for showing genuine brotherhood between the two creators.
Before ending the stream, Speed shared his hopes of reconnecting with Amy, saying he wanted to talk things out but admitted it was unlikely to happen anytime soon. He expressed regret for how things unfolded, accepting his role in escalating the situation but also acknowledging that it was ultimately a misunderstanding fueled by poor communication and bad advice.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Buzz
This public fallout has sparked widespread debate in the streaming and YouTube community. Fans remain divided:
Some sympathize with Speed, seeing his raw honesty and emotional reaction as proof of his youth and inexperience in handling complex relationships.
Others feel Amy had every right to be upset and argue that Speed needs to learn how to handle personal matters off-camera instead of involving thousands of viewers.
Courtney, the barber, has become an unexpected figure in the drama, with some fans supporting her and others blaming her for getting involved.
The drama also reignited conversations about parasocial relationships, the challenges of dating in the public eye, and the growing trend of streamers airing personal issues live for millions to watch.
