PARIS, January 8, 2026 – Squeezie, the second most-followed YouTuber in France, emphatically denied rumors that he was offered a spot on the upcoming season of VALLEY, a popular televised dance competition, after a report suggested he requested a €2 million appearance fee.
Denial on Live Stream
Squeezie addressed the speculation during a twitch livestream on Wednesday, January 7, dismissing the claims as “pure fake news.” The content creator, sporting a pink sequined cowboy hat, initially joked about the alleged fee, stating he “would have asked for three [million euros].”
He quickly corrected himself, asserting, “They never asked. And I never would have done it. It’s pure fake news,which comes from I don’t know where. I don’t know who threw it first. It must be some shit, like PureBreak or I don’t know what. Bro, pure rumor.”
Did you know? – Squeezie boasts over 17 million subscribers on YouTube, making him one of France’s most influential online personalities. His content ranges from gaming to vlogs and music.
The initial report originated from the magazine Here is, which cited an anonymous source claiming Squeezie’s €250,000 fee request led producers to reconsider his inclusion, fearing it would strain the show’s budget. “we would need to have four fewer candidates to fit within the budget,” the source reportedly whispered.
“Fake News is Crazy”
squeezie acknowledged that many viewers already doubted his potential participation. “I’ve seen lots of people say: “in any case he would never do it,it’s not his delusion”. It’s true. But this isn’t even about that. Neither of them wanted me. Neither did I want anything. No one contacted each other in history,” he explained, adding with a laugh, “Hey! Fake news is crazy.“
While Squeezie won’t be gracing the dance floor, several other internet personalities will. They will compete alongside television presenter Stéphane Bern,former swimming champion Laure Manaudou,actor Ian Ziering of Beverly Hills fame,comedian Samuel Bambi,and Star Academy coach Lucie Bernardoni. The premiere is scheduled for Friday, january 23, on TF1.
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* Why: The article explains that rumors circulated about Squeezie being offered a spot on VALLEY and his alleged fee request. The core of the article is why he is addressing these rumors – to deny them.
* Who: The key figures are Squeezie (the youtuber), the producers of VALLEY, the magazine Here is (which initially reported the story), and other celebrities confirmed to be on the show.
* What: The central event is Squeezie’s denial of being offered a place on VALLEY and the associated fee request. The article also details the origin of the rumor.
* How did it end?: The situation ended with Squeezie publicly and emphatically denying the reports, stating there was no contact from the show’s producers and no interest on his part. the show is proceeding with a different cast.
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