The livestream world is full of wild stunts to grab views, but when recklessness crosses ethical and legal lines, a harsh fallout is inevitable. Recently, a Chinese livestream queen with over 11 million followers was officially banned after a series of shocking incidents sparked outrage.
Let’s dive into the scandal surrounding the streamer known as Night Paris and the dark secrets behind her rise to fame.
Terrifying “punishments” live on stream
Night Paris became famous for her dramatic livestreams, but behind the scenes, her team lived in fear. Viral clips on Chinese social media show her forcing fellow streamers into a tank filled with a live crocodile (muzzled but still terrifying). Screams of terror from the victims echoed live on air.
It didn’t stop there. Other videos show streamers tied up with ropes and repeatedly dunked underwater. These acts drew heavy criticism for being extremely disturbing, especially since many viewers were children who might imitate these dangerous behaviors.
Scandal involving fake ID and starting at age 13
The situation worsened when reports revealed Night Paris began livestreaming at just 13 years old by using her grandmother’s ID to sign contracts with the Guangzhou-based media company Jiahuo. This company now faces accusations of recruiting and training numerous underage streamers, some as young as 14.
Many parents have filed complaints, claiming their children were manipulated into spending large sums on gifts for the streamer. One father angrily shared that his daughter spent 9,600 yuan (about 34 million VND) in a single gift transaction.
Harsh legal consequences ahead
As of the afternoon of April 23, Night Paris’s account still showed 11.134 million followers and 190 million likes. But by 6 PM that day, her account was completely deleted. Lawyers say if charges related to violating minor protection laws, using fake identities, and gift fraud are confirmed, those involved could face over 10 years in prison. Meanwhile, Jiahuo’s office has been vacated and is unreachable.
This case rings another alarm about the dark side of livestreaming. Earlier in 2026, several streamers in France and Spain died live on air after attempting extreme challenges involving self-harm, alcohol, and drugs.
