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World - / Apr 8, 2026 - "I'm scared of them": Twitch streamer Fanfan faces backlash over viral comments on gay people - Twitch streamer Fiona "Fanfan" faced backlash after a viral clip showed her joking about being "scared" of gay people. While some fans defended her tone as sarcastic, others called it insensitive. The controversy has reignited debate over streamer accountability, especially as her past remarks, including comments involving Kai Cenat, continue to resurface.

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