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‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm

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Maya Yang
‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm
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TikTok is facing backlash after celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed an act of self-harm on the platform. While TikTok claims its moderation systems flagged the content, critics are questioning the speed of the response and the platform's safety protocols.

Perez Hilton arrives at BOA Steakhouse grand opening at Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Las Vegas on 8 November 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. for BOA Steakhouse Las Vegas Perez Hilton arrives at BOA Steakhouse grand opening at Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Las Vegas on 8 November 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. for BOA Steakhouse Las Vegas Perez Hilton ‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm Many online questioned how long the blogger’s broadcast remained up on the app and shared mental health resources

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