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After days of speculation spiralling across Reddit and X, TenZ has directly addressed allegations surrounding his breakup with Kyedae, firmly denying claims of cheating and calling out what he described as fabricated narratives.

The response comes after a wave of online rumours attempted to reframe the couple’s split as something far messier than both parties had previously stated.

Kyedae Confirmed The Breakup And Set Boundaries Early

On 8 February, Kyedae publicly confirmed that she and TenZ had already been broken up for some time. In a detailed statement, she explained that the relationship ended because they had stopped growing as individuals, not due to betrayal, resentment, or a specific incident.

She described how they had effectively grown up together, moving in weeks after meeting and sharing nearly every aspect of life from ages 17 to 24. Over time, both realised they needed space to develop independently. Kyedae explicitly addressed internet speculation, stating there was no wrongdoing and asking for privacy.

Later that same day, she joked about comments accusing her breakup statement of being AI written, clarifying it was not, and lightly acknowledging how closely people scrutinise every detail online.

TenZ Addressed False Narratives And Defended Kyedae

The following day, 9 February, TenZ posted his own message after noticing what he described as “really weird posts” spreading hate and misinformation.

He reiterated that the breakup was mutual and emphasised that they still care deeply about each other. TenZ also pushed back against claims that Kyedae influenced his decision to step away from professional Valorant, stating clearly that he quit of his own accord as his goals changed.

He highlighted how damaging it was to see Kyedae targeted, especially while she continues to deal with ongoing health issues, and asked people to respect their decision rather than manufacture drama.

Reddit Rumours Fueled Cheating Allegations

Despite both statements, speculation continued. On 10 February, posts circulating on Reddit claimed Kyedae had been cheating since December.

One now deleted thread from r/OTVnFriendsDrama, posted around 13 days earlier, listed a series of observations such as Instagram posts being removed, engagement rings no longer appearing on stream, unfollowing activity, and the couple spending holidays apart. The post framed these as evidence something had gone wrong, though none of the claims were confirmed.

Another older deleted Reddit post referenced Kyedae allegedly spending time with the ex of streamer Daph, further fuelling the cheating narrative without direct proof.

TenZ Directly Shut Down The Cheating Claims

Recently, TenZ responded again, this time with visible frustration. He described the ongoing rumours as “genuinely disgusting” and said people were deliberately cropping photos and omitting context to push a cheating story that did not exist.

TenZ clarified that the individual at the centre of the rumours, John, is a mutual friend of both himself and Kyedae. He explained that a trip photo being shared online was misleading, noting he was supposed to attend but cancelled last minute and that another close friend was conveniently cropped out of the image.

He also addressed a separate false claim circulating online that he had donated bone marrow to Kyedae, stating flatly that it never happened. TenZ questioned whether the situation had crossed into rage bait territory, adding that it was rare for him to become emotionally charged by internet hate.

A Final Response With A Hint Of Sarcasm

Shortly after, TenZ followed up with a second post, striking a sharply different tone. He joked that years in esports had made him immune to online hate and sarcastically invited those still projecting to interact with his tweet so he could collect X revenue and “pop champagne” in their honour.

While the message was lighthearted on the surface, it highlighted how far the situation had drifted from a private breakup into sustained public scrutiny driven by speculation rather than facts.

Both TenZ and Kyedae have remained consistent throughout. They have stated that the relationship ended due to personal growth, not infidelity, and no evidence has emerged to substantiate the cheating allegations despite repeated attempts to revive them online.

Beyond the rumours themselves, the situation reflects a familiar reality for relationships lived in the public eye. Choosing to step away, grow independently, and reclaim personal space is not a failure but often a necessary step forward. For TenZ and Kyedae, that choice belongs to them alone, and the freedom to move on separately will play a defining role in how each continues to grow, both personally and professionally.