Tyler1 has always been one of the most controversial figures in the League of Legends<\/em> community. From toxic beginnings and permabans to becoming one of the most popular streamers in the world, the 29-year-old is now part of the LCS co-stream team\u2014and the community has plenty to say.<\/p>
Riot Games announced that Tyler1 would start co-streaming the 2024 LCS Summer Split<\/a>, starting on week six, much to the delight of his fanbase. The popular content creator has been featured on multiple different Riot broadcasts before, but after even more discussion has swirled around the LCS and its floundering viewership, this might be exactly what the league needs.<\/p>
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Compared to other leagues around the world, the LCS has been struggling when it comes to maintaining a consistent average viewership. The league currently has a concurrent average of about 80 thousand viewers on a given game day<\/a>, which places it behind multiple other sister leagues like the LEC, LCK, and CBLOL.<\/p>
There are, however, some fans who are hesitant to celebrate Tyler1’s addition to the co-streaming lineup, stating that it’s<\/a> “weird to be championing someone whose whole brand is being toxic, albeit in an entertaining way.” Many people agreed, saying that Tyler1 glorified toxicity, and fostered a culture that encourages others to act the same way during their ranked games.<\/p>
“I get it, since the guy is pretty funny, but decisions like these make anything Riot says about inters and flamers completely hollow,” one fan said on the League<\/em> subreddit<\/a>. “Just be funny when you int, and Riot will reward you.”<\/p>
