Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel defended Twitch streamers for not supporting Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter amid backlash over her RFLCT skincare line, because he claims it was a solo endeavor and you can’t expect friends to be on your side.

Valkyrae has been through the wringer ever since she announced her controversial new RFLCT skincare line on October 19.

Rae’s initial response was that “all the hate was warranted.” She opened up about it in more detail on October 23 and revealed that some of her friends reached out to make sure she was okay, including Pokimane and Sykkuno.

Not only did he claim that he didn’t blame them for not reaching out, but he also insisted that he wouldn’t expect them to if he were in a similar situation, and he explained why.

He claims none of his friends would contact him to criticize or support the game in private, and he wouldn’t expect them to because it’s his responsibility.

The RFLCT skincare line is set to hit shelves on Monday, October 25