TheBurntPeanut’s best VTuber nomination sparks backlash as streamer mocks critics with bizarre joke

Twitch star TheBurntPeanut has responded to criticism of his Best VTuber nomination at The Streamer Awards 2026 with a joke about changing his famous peanut avatar. During a livestream on October 18, the streamer said some people were unhappy because his character looked different from other VTubers. He then joked about giving the model a major makeover to fit their expectations. His comments came after the 2026 nominees were announced on October 16, bringing fresh attention to the debate over his place in the VTuber category.TheBurntPeanut Mocks Best VTuber Nomination Backlash With a Joke About His ModelTheBurntPeanut addressed the criticism by talking about posts he had seen on X, formerly known as Twitter. He said the reactions made him feel that many people did not like creators who looked different from them.“Guys, I checked Twitter yesterday and today, and I saw post after post after post, and guys, I got the overwhelming sense from all the posts that were related to The Streamer Awards and me that a lot of people do not like people that don't look like them. Which I could have sworn there is a word for that, but it's on the tip of my tongue, and I can't remember what it is. But a lot of people were outraged at me for not looking like them.”He followed this by announcing what he called a “huge change” to his virtual character. However, his comments were meant as a joke rather than a serious announcement about changing his appearance.“So, in the spirit of good faith, I will do my best to look more in tune with what the vision is. So, announcing today, I will be making a huge change - I will be getting two triple-D breast implants, as well as, hold on, sit down for this one, I will be getting a BBL. Thank you. Thank you.”The joke was aimed at the criticism surrounding his nomination. TheBurntPeanut is known for appearing on screen as an animated peanut rather than a human character. His unusual model has become a key part of his online identity.TheBurntPeanut Says He Wants to Bring the VTuber Community TogetherThe streamer continued by explaining his joke and saying he wanted to bring people together. He also pointed to the idea that creators should not have to look alike to be part of the same community.“Thank you. I just want to bring us all together. I want to bring us all together; that's what's most important to me. Wow, what a big day. You can't look different. That is very bad, according to the posts I've seen on Twitter. Just in general. You know? Just in general. You know what? I'm bringing it upon myself to work toward it; to work toward a better future.”The criticism is linked to a wider debate over whether TheBurntPeanut belongs in the Best VTuber category. The 2026 nominees also include Ironmouse, Koseki Bijou, Crelly and Gigi Murin, according to reporting by Dexerto. Some viewers have questioned his place in the category because of his past comments about the VTuber label.The debate is not entirely new. TheBurntPeanut won Best VTuber at the 2025 Streamer Awards, but that result also drew mixed reactions from viewers.In May 2026, the streamer also responded to MrBeast's offer of $1 million for a face reveal. As reported by Sportskeeda, TheBurntPeanut rejected the idea, saying he was not going to “mutilate himself.”For now, his latest comments focus on the nomination controversy, with the proposed model changes presented as a joke rather than a confirmed redesign.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.