“I’m sorry I let you down”: Dan Clancy admits Twitch failed Emiru after TwitchCon 2025 assault | The Express Tribune

Dan Clancy Apologizes for Failing Emiru After TwitchCon 2025 Incident

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy issued a public apology to streamer Emiru, admitting that both he and Twitch failed to protect her after an alleged assault at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. The apology came amid heavy criticism from the streaming community, accusing the company of mishandling the situation and not ensuring proper safety for its creators.

Twitch’s Official Response

“We work very hard to keep TwitchCon attendees safe,” the company stated. “We failed to do both things in this case, to keep Emiru safe and to prevent the assault from happening. We deeply regret the distress we caused for Emiru, our other creators, and the entire community.”

Twitch acknowledged its shortcomings and accepted full responsibility for the incident. In its post, the platform promised to review its safety procedures to better protect participants at future events.

Further Comments by Dan Clancy

Clancy later elaborated on his initial post in a follow-up message on X, after some of his earlier remarks drew backlash for seeming to minimize the seriousness of the incident. He reaffirmed that Twitch must do more to support its creators and maintain a safe environment during conventions.

Community Reaction

The broader streaming community responded strongly, pressing Twitch to implement measurable changes and reinforce safety measures at all upcoming events. Many voiced solidarity with Emiru and called for accountability at the highest levels of the organization.

Author’s Summary: Dan Clancy admitted Twitch’s failure to protect Emiru at TwitchCon 2025, pledging reforms as the community demands stronger safety measures for creators.

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The Express Tribune The Express Tribune — 2025-11-08

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