The controversial American youtuber Nikocado Avocado, known primarily for its spectacular body metamorphosis, once again sparked a real storm on the Internet. On February 23, 2026, 35-year-old Nicholas Perry posted on Facebook a selfie in a mirror – standing in a towel wrapped around his hips, with a serious face and an iPhone in his hand – and under the photo he posted a shocking statement:
"Being gay was fun. But now I'm 35. Time for a wife and kids."
The post exploded within hours. He collected over 222,000 reactions, 10,000 comments and tens of thousands of releases.
In recent years, Nikocado has been one of the most recognizable gay faces among Internet creators. He openly showed a long-standing relationship with partner Orlin Avila, they recorded films together, and their relationship was considered one of the most stable in the world of mukbang. Fans got used to his honest confessions about orientation, dramas and coming-outs.
Now, exactly the day he turned 35, the popular youtuber announced that this chapter of life considered closed. The words "being gay was cool" sounded to many like a light summary of the whole stage that he was leaving behind.
The reactions are extremely divided. Some fans write "respect for honesty" and "live as you feel", but the LGBT community accuses him of internalized homophobia, bisexuality that he previously hid, or a simple advertising stunt. There are no shortages of memes, jokes and conspiracy theories – from the "mid-life crisis" to "another gay man who finally wants a normal family".
So far, Nikocado has not given any additional comment. He didn't confirm whether it was a joke or a performance or a real life change. One thing is certain – the master of controversy once again proved that he could master the entire Internet with one post. The world of the LGBT community with breathless anticipation awaits what happens next.
