Summary
- Twitch streamers BaboAbe and Natsumiii have announced their separation after nine months of marriage, sharing this news with their viewers.
- BaboAbe addressed the situation in a Twitch livestream, stating that he tried his best to make the marriage work but sometimes it's not possible.
- Fans and friends have shown their support, but it's important for viewers to respect the boundaries and privacy of creators during challenging times.
Twitch streamers Abe "BaboAbe" Chung and Wendy "Natsumiii" Luo have announced their separation, nearly nine months after getting married. The two have kept most of their relationship private, but would share glimpses of it with viewers whenever they streamed together on Twitch, and when they got engaged in 2021.
Last November, BaboAbe and Natsumiii tied the knot and streamed the intimate ceremony on Twitch, which was also one of the subathon goals that the latter reached beforehand. The stream, which was manned by their friend and fellow streamer Disguised Toast, was viewed by over 60,000 people at the time. After getting married, they continued keeping their relationship on the down low while playing games with friends.
On July 31, BaboAbe announced on Twitter that he and Natsumiii were no longer together. He also went live on Twitch to address the situation, saying that he did what he could to make the marriage work, but "sometimes it's just not possible." He asked viewers to be respectful of his and Natsumiii's privacy during this difficult time. As of writing, Natsumiii hasn't released a separate statement, but has retweeted her ex's announcement.
In the Twitch stream, BaboAbe said he's been having a rough few months, but has made the necessary steps to focus on his health. Meanwhile, many of their viewers and friends, including the likes of Pokimane, QTCinderella, and Kyedae, have sent them their love and support online.
It's common for fans in the streaming space to follow their favorite creators' relationships. Most of the time, the fan reactions and interactions can be wholesome as they simply show their support. However, some even go as far as trying to dox certain streamers' partners. An example of this was Pokimane and her rumored secret boyfriend, despite the streamer saying multiple times that she would never share her romantic relationships publicly.
There have also been messy fights and breakups that many Twitch viewers had to witness live. This included the likes of Amouranth revealing her abusive relationship with her ex-husband, and the heated arguments between xQc and Adept when they were still together. Regardless of the information that creators have shared publicly, it's still important for many fans to respect their boundaries, and not send hurtful comments to the other party in "support" of their faves.