CINCINNATI, OHIO: The world of online streaming held its breath as IShowSpeed, a beloved content creator, triumphantly marked his grand return to the virtual stage.

Just weeks ago, the community was left in shock as news spread of his unexpected hospitalization due to a severe sinus infection.

The ordeal took a toll, leaving his right eye painfully swollen and his head throbbing with a severity that echoed his genuine concerns for his well-being.

During that time, the streamer found himself in a tough spot, with his right eye noticeably swollen, vividly illustrating his struggle.

He stepped back into the streaming spotlight on August 15, marking his official return. The impressive milestone of 19 million YouTube subscribers stood as a testament to the immense support he had garnered during his absence.

However, the intriguing twist to this story came the following day when his broadcast once again took center stage, this time for an entirely unexpected reason that kept fans eagerly engaged.

Ishowspeed flashes genitals on YouTube stream

Darren "IShowSpeed" found himself at the heart of a massive online scandal. Reportedly, in front of an audience of thousands, he inadvertently exposed his genitals during a live stream, sending shockwaves across social media platforms as clips of the incident spread rapidly.

The incident took place while the 18-year-old streamer, hailing from Ohio, was engrossed in a horror game known as 'Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach.'

It was during a particularly intense jumpscare that Darren's genuine reaction got the better of him.

An accidental flash that unfolded before the eyes of his streaming audience.

After he realized what had occurred, Speed promptly sat down. He appeared quite surprised and taken aback by the fact that he had accidentally shown his private parts to an audience of 24,000 people. The shock of the situation was clearly visible in his reaction.

He exclaimed, "Oh my god," and it appeared that he promptly ended the stream right after that.

YouTube's guidelines strictly prohibit content that involves the display of private body parts such as genitals, breasts, or buttocks in a sexual manner.

This prohibition extends to any content that is intended to provide sexual pleasure, including depictions of sexual acts or fetishes. These policies are enforced to ensure a safe and appropriate environment on the platform.

'Bro big leak'

Fans wasted no time in expressing their astonishment and disbelief on Twitter in response to the situation.

Many were taken aback by what had happened. Some fans even speculated that he might face a ban from streaming, especially considering the timing – just a day after his much-anticipated comeback.

One user wrote, "Bro big leak." While the other user wrote, "Bro let it fly." Another user said, "Wait is that why the stream ended? I was behind."

A fourth user wrote, "That crazy." A fifth user posted a picture saying, "I want to kill myself."