James Charles Exits YouTube Series 'Instant Influencer' After TikTok Grooming Accusations

A month after James Charles denied accusations that he groomed a 16-year-old, the social media star is out as the host of Instant Influencer, leading some people to speculate he was fired from the YouTube reality competition.Article continues below advertisementA YouTube representative confirmed to Variety that the second season of Instant Influencer — which Charles was slated to host — would be going in a “new creative direction.”YouTube didn’t specify why it was replacing James Charles.Source: InstagramIn the statement, published by Variety on Friday, March 26, the YouTube representative didn’t provide a reason for Charles’ departure from Instant Influencer.Article continues below advertisement“We can confirm Season 2 of the YouTube originals series ‘Instant Influencer’ will take a new creative direction, including a new host,” the rep said. “We thank James for a great first season, and look forward to building on the show’s success by expanding the opportunity to showcase a diversity of creators across the YouTube platform in our upcoming season.”Charles had told fans to “just wait” for ‘Instant Influencer’ Season 2.According to Variety, YouTube previously announced that Charles would host the second season of Instant Influencer, a show in which contestants “put their best makeup artistry, camera presence, and…
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