Resolution criteria

This market resolves to "Yes" if, between July 28, 2025, and December 31, 2025, a YouTuber with over 1 million subscribers is widely reported by reputable news outlets to have been "canceled" due to controversy or misconduct. "Canceled" is defined as facing significant public backlash leading to substantial consequences, such as loss of sponsorships, demonetization, or removal from platforms. Verification will be based on reports from established news organizations.

Background

The term "canceled" refers to a public figure facing widespread public backlash, often resulting in professional and personal repercussions. In the YouTube community, several prominent creators have experienced such situations:

• Colleen Ballinger: Known for her character Miranda Sings, Ballinger faced allegations of inappropriate behavior with minors, leading to the cancellation of her podcast and live shows. (time.com)

• Cody Ko: Allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor led to his stepping down from daily operations at his podcast network, TMG Studios. (time.com)

• James Charles: Faced accusations of engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors, resulting in loss of subscribers, demonetization, and termination of brand partnerships. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Jeffree Star: Encountered backlash due to past racist remarks and allegations of sexual misconduct, leading to severed brand partnerships and a tarnished public image. (thelist.com)

These instances highlight the potential for significant YouTube personalities to face cancellation due to various controversies.

Considerations

• Verification Sources: For the market to resolve "Yes," the cancellation must be reported by reputable news outlets. Social media speculation or unverified claims will not suffice.

• Severity of Consequences: The YouTuber must face substantial repercussions, such as loss of major sponsorships, demonetization, or platform bans. Minor controversies without significant fallout do not meet the criteria.

• Time Frame: Only incidents occurring between July 28, 2025, and August 30, 2025, are considered. Events outside this period are irrelevant to this market's resolution.