{"id":23713,"date":"2022-07-19T07:56:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23713"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:56:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:56:56","slug":"is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022","title":{"rendered":"Is JacksepticEye Quitting YouTube in 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea5559d2454\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea5559d2454\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea5559d2454\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022\/#Is_JacksepticEye_Quitting_YouTube_in_2022\" title=\"Is JacksepticEye Quitting YouTube in 2022?\">Is JacksepticEye Quitting YouTube in 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022\/#Jacksepticeye_started_his_YouTube_channel_in_2016\" title=\"Jacksepticeye started his YouTube channel in 2016\">Jacksepticeye started his YouTube channel in 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022\/#He_has_chronic_illnesses\" title=\"He has chronic illnesses\">He has chronic illnesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022\/#He_has_acrophobia\" title=\"He has acrophobia\">He has acrophobia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022\/#He_has_a_boxing_career\" title=\"He has a boxing career\">He has a boxing career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-jacksepticeye-quitting-youtube-in-2022\/#He_has_a_podcast\" title=\"He has a podcast\">He has a podcast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_JacksepticEye_Quitting_YouTube_in_2022\"><\/span>Is JacksepticEye Quitting YouTube in 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Is Jacksepticeye quitting YouTube 2022\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Y27ZpHC.jpg\" style=\"max-height:245px; margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:44% height:auto;\" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>One of the most popular YouTube stars is taking a break from his channel. However, is JacksepticEye really quitting YouTube in 2022? He is taking a hiatus from his YouTube channel to focus on his mental health. The real name of the star is Sean McLoughlin, who has a massive fan base of over 23 million people. His YouTube channel has been around since 2016, and he has spoken out about his acrophobia and chronic illnesses. He has also publicly acknowledged the importance of Black Lives Matter and the movement to end racism.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jacksepticeye_started_his_YouTube_channel_in_2016\"><\/span>Jacksepticeye started his YouTube channel in 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sean William McLoughlin, aka Jacksepticeye, is an Irish Internet celebrity. He started his YouTube channel in 2016 and has grown its subscriber base to 1.5 million. He has amassed 381 million views. He was just 2,500 subscribers when he first started his channel in 2012. His videos are packed with exaggerated reactions and a unique Irish accent. In addition to gaming videos, Jacksepticeye has dabbled in vlogging and sketch videos and has even tried his hand at voice acting.<\/p>\n<p>A football injury gave him the nickname &#8220;Jack Septic Eye&#8221;. He grew up in a log cottage in County Offaly and became a drummer for a band called Raised to the Ground. They released an EP called Risen from the Ashes in 2009. Afterwards, he moved to a town called Athlone, County Westmeath. In 2015, he began dating Danish YouTuber Wiishu, who has over 400,000 subscribers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_has_chronic_illnesses\"><\/span>He has chronic illnesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Popular YouTube creator Jacksepticeye is stepping down from the platform for a short time. In a recent video, the creator reveals his reasons for quitting, citing burnout and mental health concerns. His upcoming trip to Los Angeles, a place he has visited several times, was a significant factor in his decision to step down. Despite the strain, he still manages to get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, fans created Antisepticeye, a character that appeared in one of Jacksepticeye&#8217;s Say Goodbye videos. This character was later introduced in the PAX East panel of 2016. Throughout the year, Anti appeared in various hints, such as the Say Goodbye video. The new character will replace Jack in YouTube videos after 2022. However, he remains a popular fan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_has_acrophobia\"><\/span>He has acrophobia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Jacksepticeye has been a popular YouTuber for many years, his latest news has the Internet&#8217;s attention. The YouTube star, also known as Jacksepticeye, is not only quitting YouTube, but also has acrophobia. According to Jack&#8217;s vlogs, he is afraid of heights, has a very low tolerance for horror movies, and has even stated in a vlog that he is allergic to cats.<\/p>\n<p>The comedian admitted in a video posted on December 31 that he is quitting YouTube because of his fear of heights. Despite the video&#8217;s title, JackSepticEye has had a tough year. He had to endure several challenges in 2020, and even did charity campaigns. He was so stressed and exhausted that he reportedly considered quitting YouTube completely. In the video, he also reveals that he nearly quit YouTube because he is too shy to be on the site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_has_a_boxing_career\"><\/span>He has a boxing career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Jacksepticeye is leaving YouTube and starting a boxing career,&#8221; a fan wrote on the comment section of one of his YouTube videos. It is unclear exactly why he decided to quit YouTube, but it is possible that he lost his job and had to turn to benefits. Jacksepticeye lives in rural Ireland, which makes commuting difficult without a car. To fill his days, he played video games and watched others in his YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>In a video published on New Year&#8217;s Eve, Jacksepticeye explained why he was considering quitting YouTube. He had a hugely successful year in 2020, generating more than 23 million views and being a big success on YouTube, but he says he was exhausted and stressed out. His stress levels rose due to a series of medical problems he had during the first half of the year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"He_has_a_podcast\"><\/span>He has a podcast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jacksepticeye is an online personality known for his funny vlogs. He has more than 28.5 million subscribers on YouTube. He focuses on gaming content, especially lets-play videos. McLoughlin has also started a clothing line and a coffee company, Top of the Mornin&#8217; Coffee, and has organized fundraisers to raise millions for charities. Throughout his YouTube channel, Jacksepticeye tries to keep his fans engaged and spreads positivity.<\/p>\n<p>In his new podcast, Jack discusses Twitch, a video-sharing website he recently started. In this episode, he discusses the site with Miachel Reeves. You can hear Jack discuss the new service in more detail after the 1:46:00 mark. This episode is a must-listen for fans of online gamers and content creators. Listen in now to get a dose of &#8216;Chat&#8217; in between your daily grind.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"199\" width=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HzUZpCgwwA0\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is JacksepticEye Quitting YouTube in 2022? 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