PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 20: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Kai Cenat attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage)
Kai Cenat is taking accountability for how he handled his breakup with ex-girlfriend Gabrielle Alayah. During his first stream back following a nine-month hiatus, the content creator publicly apologized to Gigi, admitting he mishandled their breakup and failed to address the false narratives and allegations that circulated about her online.
On Monday, July 6, Kai Cenat returned to streaming after a nine-month hiatus. During the broadcast, the popular streamer reflected on his past relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Gabrielle Alayah, before unveiling the 2026 ‘Streamer University’ class. Cenat publicly apologized to Gigi and took accountability for how he handled their breakup. He said the pair ended their relationship for personal reasons and acknowledged that he regretted not speaking up as false narratives and accusations about Gigi spread online. Cenat admitted he should have defended her instead of remaining silent, emphasizing that their breakup was not the result of cheating or any of the rumors that circulated on social media. As previously reported, Cenat confirmed the end of the relationship in December 2025, writing on X, “I’m single and never getting in a relationship again.”
Kai Cenat’s apology quickly became a trending topic across social media. Many users applauded him for taking accountability and publicly addressing the situation while others felt the apology came too late.
Instagram user @love_tese wrote, “Why he take so longggggg to apologize tf.”
Another Instagram user @lashayyshayy wrote, “Idc if you had time to tweet you single you had time to tweet that the narrative wasnt true .”
While Instagram user @creationmariah wrote, “Hes a good man Savannah.”
Instagram user @ryan.eclarke wrote, “They tried to frame Gigi but they couldnt because she was on they ahh proving everything was a lie. ”
Another Instagram user @dashnaanextdoor wrote, “Yall owe her the biggest apology in the world.”
While Instagram user @2shiesty_40@ wrote, “Shouldnt he be apologizing to YoungBoy to?”
Instagram user @adoremekeey wrote, “Why let it go on for so long ??? Why apologize now ? The whole world attacked this woman and you never said nothing…corn ball.”
Another Instagram user @datssdede.__ wrote, “Didnt have time to defend wouldve pissed me off all over again.”
While Instagram user @beautyana757 wrote, “Takes a real man to apologize and take accountability. Respect ”
The apology came during Cenat’s highly anticipated return to streaming after a nine-month hiatus. Fans tuned in as he went live on YouTube and Twitch from his signature streaming room, marking his return to content creation. The stream surpassed 1 million concurrent viewers as fans watched his return and tuned in for the reveal of the 2026 ‘Streamer University’ class. Throughout the broadcast, Cenat reflected on what he had missed during his time away before unveiling this year’s ‘Streamer University’ students and professors.
