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QTCinderella Announces Streamer Awards 2026 Return Ongoing
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Background
The Streamer Awards, created by Twitch streamer QTCinderella in 2021, honor livestream personalities, esports figures and related brands. The 2025 ceremony drew over 1 million concurrent Twitch viewers but was marred by on‑stage jokes and discomfort reported by VTuber Ironmouse.
QTCinderella, also known as Blaire, signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 2026 and continues to host podcasts, bake‑along events and charity fundraisers, expanding her influence across the creator economy.
The timeline
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Streamer Awards 2025 Held in Los Angeles
The ceremony took place at the Wiltern Theater, featuring 35 categories; Darren "IShowSpeed" won Streamer of the Year. Controversy arose after Fiona "Fanfan" made a joke referencing Kai Cenat and Sean "Diddy" Combs.[125]
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Ironmouse Comments on 2025 Awards Interaction
VTuber Ironmouse said she felt "very uncomfortable" and "shaking" during a conversation with Ray and RaKai at the Streamer Awards 2025.[125]
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2025 Awards Viewership Milestone
The Streamer Awards surpassed 1 million concurrent live viewers on Twitch, accounting for roughly a third of peak platform viewership.[128]
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Master Baker Finale and Awards Announcement
During the finale of her Master Baker series, QTCinderella announced that the Streamer Awards 2026 will be held on November 12, 2026, the day before TwitchCon 2026 in San Diego.[125]
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Streamer Awards Official Twitter Teaser
The Streamer Awards posted a teaser image on Twitter announcing the upcoming event.[126]
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Fan Reaction on X (Twitter)
User @BackingPacker_1 tweeted skepticism about repeat nominees and winners for the 2026 awards.[127]
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QTCinderella Signs with CAA
QTCinderella announced representation by Creative Artists Agency, highlighting her role in creating and hosting the Streamer Awards.[128]
Who is involved
Frequently asked
When will the Streamer Awards 2026 take place?
The awards are scheduled for November 12, 2026, the day before TwitchCon 2026 in San Diego.
What controversies surrounded the 2025 ceremony?
A joke by Fiona "Fanfan" referencing Kai Cenat and Sean "Diddy" Combs sparked backlash, and VTuber Ironmouse reported feeling uncomfortable during a segment.
How many viewers watched the 2025 awards live?
The 2025 Streamer Awards exceeded 1 million concurrent viewers on Twitch.
Related drama
Sources
- sportskeeda.com, Twitch star Blaire "QTCinderella" has officially announced that The Streamer Awards will return later this year. On April 19, 2026, QTCinderella hosted the finale of her popular cooking livestream ser, Jun 13, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original twitter post by The Streamer Awards: It's time! pic.twitter.com/HQU68cY7IR— The Streamer Awards (@StreamerAwards) April 20, 2026, Jun 13, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original twitter post by AZ Packer12: So basically going to be the same people nominated and winning awards again?— AZ Packer12 (@BackingPacker_1) April 20, 2026, Jun 13, 2026.
- hollywoodreporter.com, Twitch streamer and YouTube content creator QTCinderella has signed with CAA for representation. QT Cinderella, also known as Blaire, with no surname revealed, in 2021 created the annual Streamer Awar, Jun 13, 2026.