iShowSpeed Delivers Surprise Indonesian-Language Speech at The Streamer Awards 2026
en.Sketsamalang.com – American streamer and YouTuber iShowSpeed attracted attention on Friday, November 13, 2026, after delivering an acceptance speech in Indonesian at The Streamer Awards 2026. The 21-year-old content creator, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., surprised audiences by using the language to thank his supporters after winning the prestigious Streamer of the Year award. His speech quickly became a talking point, particularly among his Indonesian fans.
The moment took place when iShowSpeed accepted the Streamer of the Year award. According to footage from The Streamer Awards’ official YouTube channel, he opened his speech by saying, “Terima kasih banyak semuanya. (Thank you very much, everyone.)”
During his speech, iShowSpeed also reflected on the beginning of his streaming career. He said he started from nothing with a big dream.
“Aku mulai dari nol, cuma anak kecil dengan mimpi besar. (I started from zero, just a kid with a big dream),” he said.
He also expressed his appreciation to viewers who had supported him from the beginning. According to him, his fans were more than just viewers; they had become part of his family.
“Kalian sudah bersamaku dari awal. Kalian bukan cuma penggemar. Kalian keluargaku, (You’ve been with me from the beginning. You’re not just fans. You’re my family,)” iShowSpeed said.
He then emphasized that he would continue creating content and promised to keep giving his best to his supporters.
“Aku nggak akan berhenti. Aku akan terus berjuang untuk kalian. Aku cinta kalian semuanya, (I’m not going to stop. I’ll keep fighting for you. I love you all,)” he added.
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iShowSpeed Wins Two Awards
Aside from attracting attention with his Indonesian-language acceptance speech, iShowSpeed also achieved a major milestone at The Streamer Awards 2026.
He took home two awards: Streamer of the Year and Best IRL Streamer.
The achievement further cemented his position as the first creator to win the Streamer of the Year award three consecutive times, from 2024 to 2026.
In his second acceptance speech, iShowSpeed dedicated the Best IRL Streamer award to his entire production crew, who have supported him behind the scenes.
He also recalled the early days of his livestreaming journey with his cameraman, Slipz, before it grew into the large-scale productions seen today.