WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DOLAN TWINS

[@sethfreakinrollins9889]

They didn't really "ghost" their fans. They said they'd leave social media all together on multiple occasions. I hope they're doing well.

[@umokay5516]

Yes BUT the fans are the reason they have their platform and income so it does feel a little strange to just peace out

[@nataleedenlinger635]

@@umokay5516 i think it’s strange to show up to their fathers funeral as like a meet and greet. their fans haven’t really been good to them

[@mandii91gates]

@@umokay5516 So... Don't be that typical fan with the attitude "I got you where you are. You're famous cuz of us" basically saying You better do this for us You better do that. YOU/the fans CHOSE to support them. That's your problem. Until it sinks in your head NO CELEBRITY OWE ANYONE ANY EXPLANATION ABOUT ANYTHING.

[@Kenzbenz134]

@@umokay5516 they clearly don’t need the income from their platform as they are completely off social media. they didn’t start social media for the money, they did it because they enjoyed it. that’s like saying that all college students have to stay in school even if that’s really not what they wanna do just because their parents pay for it

[@ShadowLynx516]

@@umokay5516 they don’t owe you a thing honey. Good for them for prioritising their mental health!

[@Luzalvarez]

I don’t feel like they quit out of the blue. Around the time their father passed away, they weren’t even able to grief or take a break to focus on themselves. I think after putting their career above their own well being for so long, they decided its best to live for themselves and no one else. They still have businesses, but the public eye isn’t where they want to be anymore.

[@tiffanykim2773]

Agreed real fans saw it coming they weren't able to be their happy genuine shelves anymore. They had taken a few break up to then and make it very clear that they needed to be gone for a bit..

[@morganlove7968]

100% agree they did say they weren’t happy ❤️it’s hard to be on social media

[@deliaenya3660]

yea that's true. i totally agree, even if i think they could have handled this much better, I still whole heartedly agree. they didn't give themselves time and that was very aparent în their vlogs especially. im actually happy they're taking time away, even if i still think, again, that this could have been handled better 😁

[@marijabarlovic2323]

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[@marijabarlovic2323]

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[@kerryalfaro9437]

A PARENTS DEATH IS NOT AN OPEN INVITATION FOR FANS TO JUST SHOW UP AT THE FUNERAL!! WTF IS THAT SHYT!! VERY VERY RUDE AN SELFISH AS WELL AS AN ACT OF ENTITLEMENT!! YOU DON'T DO THAT!! HAVE SOME COUTH

[@jessicamcwilliams3346]

I couldn't agree more. I lost my dad to cancer in the middle of covid19 that meant his funeral was live streamed so our family who couldn't be could be their in some way. Now im afraid that ill see it again.

[@alexisstrother]

Oh lord I must’ve not gotten to that part of the video yet 😬🤦🏼‍♀️

[@kennyb1588]

I remember this and reading fans leaving “instructions” for how to conduct yourself at the funeral to be respectful when asking for pictures and stuff and I was just think it’s crazy that some of the fans thought there was a respectful way to intrude on a funeral and ask for photos.

[@megantipton3381]

Didn't that happen to Bretman Rock too?

[@evejane5840]

They literally owe you NOTHING! It’s ppl like YOU why they stopped KZbin.

[@izbuel]

personally, and this may be an unpopular opinion, but i don’t think influencers really owe their fans any explanation or reasoning why they decide to quit social media. obviously it’s sad and feels sudden, but these are real people and being in a public eye for so long just seems so exhausting. i loved the dolan twins but it’s their life and their decision if they want to continue this particular career or not. and that goes for every influencer .

[@biancasimeon8532]

Exactly people act like they owe us their soul.

[@nakajima7447]

“We MaDe YoU FaMoUs”

[@Meowmeowmeowwwwmeow]

THIS

[@thepinkrangerr]

It’s like quitting any other job. You don’t owe your boss an explanation unless they ask for an exit interview or something. If you’re done with the job and need to move on, just do it.

[@alexisstrother]

I completely agree.

[@chanelenergy5457]

any true fan of theirs knows that they weren’t the same after their father passed, that shit changes you in so many ways. i’m glad they’re on this break or hiatus wtv it is, i’m happy for them.

[@alxfia]

yes I could see that they weren’t the same after their dad passed away I’m glad they stepped away cause they really needed it

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

I agree

[@selena7ns]

Lㅁㅍ

[@leensalocin]

Yup

[@divyaa4459]

frr just hope they are happy now

[@thedawn_isyourenemy7994]

That’s sick that fans tried to attend their dads funeral

[@hmmmmm4768]

That also happened to bretman rock I believe, horrible and insensitive

[@sammylee5474]

@@hmmmmm4768 I think a fan even knocked on his door one time, or maybe I'm thinking about another youtuber.

[@MelissaM83]

I think someone actually showed up too! Unbelievable!

[@hmmmmm4768]

@@sammylee5474 that’s crazy, I don’t know how people are so comfortable showing up to peoples homes 😐

[@DVDTAPEAFKs]

the issue is that they mostly cared about meeting them rather than attend and say their goodbyes to their father

[@Gremlin_Goods]

I have a lot of empathy for the Dolan twins. They were so young when they got on the internet and became popular. I feel like they were viewed more as kinda reality stars / eye candy. A lot of fans took the twins attractiveness as an invitation to debase them to objects and invade their privacy, which is even more disturbing in hindsight when you realize how young they are. They came into fame before the internet became more aware of emotions and respecting creators as people. I can see where they would try to meet their fans expectations which only reinforced the fans demands for content that featured what they wanted to see. I personally really liked the series of 'survival' and 'building' style videos they did. I remember when the funeral happened and they were genuinely afraid of upsetting their fans by asking them not to come. There were arguments in the comments from fans claiming to have some kind of emotional connection, therefore making them deserving of coming to the funeral, in the same breath as saying they were going to hit on the brothers. I can see after that having a dislike for your fans or the platform. They talked for years about leaving the platform and I think you can see in their final videos (and as they discussed in the podcast) it was not the content they wanted to create. They started their channel to have fun, share their creativity and try to spread some positivity. I think they realized it was creating more negativity in their life then positivity and I hope now they're focusing on themselves. I dont want to see them back on the internet because I don't think that's where they're happy and I think they need to figure out who they are instead of what their fans want them to be

[@samirayancha1750]

YESS so perfectly said.

[@yourstrulynina1524]

they didn't exactly ghost their fans, they made it clear for weeks before that they were thinking of quitting. and honestly, even if they did ghost their fans (and this might be an unpopular opinion) they're allowed to.. it's their channel. you can walk into ur job any day and quit, they should have that same liberty, fans or not.

[@biancasimeon8532]

You people need to understand and stop saying that they ghosted us. The Dolan twins DO NOT OWE US THEIR LIVES. Fan bases need to stop treating influencers and celebrities like they sold their souls. THEY DONT OWE US THEIR SOUL.

[@sivzy9356]

lol

[@lovelife3209]

Lol

[@PollyW326]

I feel for these guys, I remember when their dad died and people were saying that they were just going to show up at the FUNERAL. Their dad died and they have to get on camera to tell their little fangirls and boys that they DO NOT WANT YOU TO DO THAT. They shouldn't have to have done it at all. Parasocial relationships are sometimes so sick. I think the same thing happened with Bretman when his dad died.

[@Hadouken65]

They seemed at their happiest when they were on the road / building things. I thought they should have followed in Julien Solomita’s footsteps. Glad they stepped away on their own terms and no, I don’t think they destroyed their friend’s life. People will cling on to any and all negatives.

[@alexisstrother]

Wow they honestly are alot like teen Juliens lol

[@rainbowstarplayz3405]

They spoke up about wanting to make different type of content that consisted of traveling building things like that they enjoyed but they felt like it would be challenging because their demographic was mostly girls they spoke about wanting to change their demographic which people got upset about because they felt like the twins didn’t like their fan base which is wrong. They got too deep into trying to adhere to what their fans wanted and didn’t grow with them it made it difficult to change their content and it seems like at least in the past they were too afraid to change their content

[@meghan6734]

The only thing Gabbie Hanna ever said that I stand behind is that people tend to stop growing around the time they reach fame. They are getting everything they want so there isn't much incentive to mature as a person, people are watching you for how you are now. There's even the fear that if you do grow viewers won't like you anymore. I'm not a content creator so I don't think I would have realized that perspective on my own. Maybe the Dolan twins wanted to figure out what they wanted without the influence of what their audience wants. The influence goes both ways.

[@bethromelus6172]

I can totally see this. You're expected to perform and social media makes you performs constantly or else you lose engagement and relevancy. There are costs to taking a break to collect yourself. Personally, I've also seen how online fame can cause people to go on a power trip or act in strange ways because they're not humble anymore. They lose touch with reality and they do things that give them a lot of backlash. Things like this is why I don't want to ever become a full-time content creator. You have to show up as the best self for algorithms and engagement. Not really your best self as a person because it's less interesting.

[@AshleySmith-vn3wk]

I like your take on this

[@emilymahonn]

taylor swift actually said this too, that a lot of people get “frozen” at the age they got famous!

[@kamillagutierrez9006]

@@bethromelus6172 Damn Gabbie Hanna must’ve stopped growing a long time ago then

[@ImogenRoseFitness]

That’s why as content creators it’s important to have ‘no’ people around you and people that ground / keep you grounded. 👏👏👏

[@jadered9514]

I commented this in another video but I think it applies here too. I feel like they couldn’t handle the backlash when they started to be called out (how they treated their childhood friend and complained about views declining or KZbin content). I don’t think the twins were as innocent as they tried to perceive and it was catching up to them because they were getting older. They were losing relevance too in terms of numbers (I mean even they talked about it a LOT.)

[@taliaa-444]

this!! you’re absolutely right

[@StxtchKiss]

Yup, after the whole blowout with their friend it went to hell ASAP.

[@aurasoul1082]

Yes they still felt the need to create the same content they did when they were 15/16 even though they were clearly getting much older. Most fans grew up watching them (myself included) which means at one point fans will out grow them and I think they hated noticing that and not being able to receive the same amount of views they once did. Still glad they took a well deserved break off all social media being that they’ve done this since 14 which took up most of their adolescence

[@llohsnap1698]

Yep! If they didn’t get into controversy they would’ve still been making videos

[@reenadactyl]

lowkey, i feel like criticism was a new experience for them and it was rlly upsetting to see how they handled that but nobody's perfect and i understand y they left.

[@alxfia]

I was a fan of them from 2018-2020 and when their dad passed, I could tell they were never the same, they lost their parent and weren’t able to fully grieve their loss before they left, I already knew that they were gonna stop I could tell they weren’t passionate about the channel I’m glad that they stepped away because they really needed it if they don’t return it’s fine but if they do one day, I will be happy for them :)

[@2100ichigo]

I wonder if now that they’re not on social media will they apologize to the friend they kicked out and bullied

[@sivzy9356]

I wish you talked more about how badly they treated their home town friend who moved in with them, felt like the catalyst to them leaving

[@shongsie]

what happened???

[@Bluerry-v3o]

Wait, what happened? Can you explain? Bcs i don't follow them

[@DopestArista]

@@shongsie look up Ryan Karoly on YT. That’s the name of their friend & I’m sure someone uploaded that vlog the Twins deleted from their channel.

[@meelomoo]

@@shongsie they got caught up with materialistic things, had really bad mental health problems, and were very desperate for a significant other. They took in their childhood bff and promised to let him stay and live with them but suddenly turned on him out of stress and really screwed their friend over. They realized how badly social media started to take a toll on their lives and they quit

[@alexisstrother]

@@biancasimeon8532 yeah, if my parents were public figures I genuinely wouldn’t care if people speculated regarding circumstances they created for themselves. Ethan & Grayson are *public figures.*

[@HopeCasias10]

it's disgusting how people showed up at their dad funeral and how Jake took credit for their fame... just everything makes me sad. my dad died when I was 10 of cancer and if someone who wasn't part of my family showed up, now I would have punched them

[@kaileerooker6311]

People really just forget they are human too. I’m so sorry for you loss.

[@HopeCasias10]

@@kaileerooker6311 thank you and absolutely they do

[@jadamaynard-chung3046]

I kinda feel like they couldn’t handle the pressure of having to address controversies that they were involved in whether they looked bad in said situation or not. I think also being basically famous from childhood, it kinda stunted their growth as people just a little bit- like with child actors. I just don’t think they were mentally equipped to deal with controversy or drama. the passing of their father, someone I imagine they both looked up to and probably talked to for advice, I think that also affected their passion for filming and creating content. I feel like they were trying to fill the whole that that their dad left with other things instead of actually trying to deal with their grief. I think the break that they were taking is good for them bc they need the time fo reflect, live with their grief and be with their family without the pressure of being famous (bc fans showing up at your dads funeral is something no one would want if the setting was organised to be intimate) But that’s just my opinion from what I’ve seen. I was a fan of them and I watched them a lot as a child. I think maybe one day, once they’re sure of themselves and who they are, they’ll come back onto socials, I just think they won’t be the same.

[@sandras2624]

Oooh i have actually been wondering about this, where they went and what they do now!! Excited to hear your take on it spilly

[@katelamb4073]

I was never a fan of the Dolan twins, but I am happy they stepped away from the madness and took time they needed to find who they really are.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😄 Fancy cars and clothes are not the key to happiness. Life is about helping others and being selfless. 💯💯

[@meahdahlgren5875]

Right

[@TheOnlyTaps]

💯

[@kylieshaye6562]

I wouldn't wish anxiety on my worst enemy. Anxiety and panic attacks are life ruiners.

[@Iwishiknew87]

Me either! It’s almost paralyzing…

[@kylieshaye6562]

@@Iwishiknew87 hope you're dealing with it alright. Sorry to hear that you suffer with it also.

[@bethanyui]

I was never a fan, but they seems like good dudes and I hope they're doing whatever makes them happy

[@mangomania7321]

They seemed like douchebags by the end of it.

[@maddy6764]

Kinda sad I really liked their videos! They were a lot of fun and pretty wholesome, I think they were a good example for other young men as they would prank each other with kind gestures rather than mess with random people, they showed themselves being pretty secure in their masculinity while showing vulnerability about their insecurities, and generally their stuff was really entertaining. I hope they can find better ways to manage mental health and find what they love in life!

[@Imbored-wx8fj]

Ethan literally bullied emma

[@Cierrajuleee]

I don’t blame them for quitting tbh. With a family member passing away, their fans showed up at the funeral… it’s never okay, just because you are a fan that doesn’t give you a right to ever invade their privacy, and to say “come back, come back we miss you” is absolute fan behavior not a supporter. The Dolan Twins and For a a matter of fact that no Influencer owes anyone an explanation.

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Well said 💯. I don't get why people get so attached on social media to these celebs/influencers/athletes, they're all just regular human beings like the rest of us when you subtract the money and limelight, fans tryna turn up to a funeral and not let people grieve in peace is wild bruh.

[@user-hf7kj9dp1f]

I already know this video is not gonna tell everything you need to know. Anyone who is an og dolan fans &those that has been around the 2020 time all know what drama exactly happened. how they messed up,partying in covid,travelling without masks,how they treated ryan karoly,why they got hate & deleted all of their videos. The actual fans know how they have said in a podcast with jennette mcurdy they are eventually gonna comeback,this is a step back to grow because they can't grow in front of social media & working on secret project,working in silence. I have seen a lot of these videos and none of them have said anything accurate .Ig only the fans that really have been present in the fandom knows.

[@loreskore1557]

yupppp

[@303TAG303]

dam 😬

[@cegans8510]

thank you for explaining and making it simple. I was a fan of the twins started from Vine. When it shut down and they went on to YT, tbh i dont really watch it though i subscribed. I knew they got caught in a drama last years about friendships / society etc. Though now, the phase catches up on me 🤡😂 And i miss them and i start to look them up again and just found out that they went on like a “hiatus” or something but idrk why. And obv, it got me wondering what “stuff” they’ve been thru or what they’ve been doing in those years that i stopped watching them and stuff so yeah. Thanks for explaining it very to the point!! x

[@claudiedottybeeeech273]

I was just thinking about what happened to them. I knew they were struggling. I hope they found peace and happiness. Between them and Jenna I think that’s the only who I miss. ❤️

[@nacollier456]

They weren't the same after they lost their dad...of course we miss them but the loss of a parent is unbearable to deal with...of any loved one really

[@danielhubley3335]

I used to be toxicly obsessed with these two and honestly I’m just happy they’re trying to find themselves. Once all the money started coming in I didn’t really enjoy their content as much. But I hope they make a come back at some point, just to say hi and give an update! I’d love to hear from them again 😊 but I also hope they take *allllll* the time they need to heal 💛

[@kimbuchanan4714]

Time stamp 5:30, saying the twins click baited their video.....No, in their Assumption video they DID say, they feel that they are not comfortable talking about the issue UNTIL Emma and James are comfortable talking about it as well. which I feel it good character. so....they mentioned it, they addressed it, there for.....not click bait.

[@ec-3po]

I think they could’ve just outgrown social media and being in the spotlight. They were so young when they started making vids.

[@areumlee6759]

ever since their father had passed they weren't the same, seeing how social media hadn't let them take a break and them putting their career in front of them made their mental health even worse. i'm glad they're happier now. let them go there own path. up to them if they wanna continue or not.

[@TheOnlyTaps]

💯

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

They didn’t quit out of the blue, and they didn’t “ghost” their fans, what are you talking about? On multiple occasions they’ve said they’d leave social media.

[@jazmincuevas9085]

I was & still am a fan of theirs. I think I always will be. I’m glad that they’re doing what they need to to be/feel human again. I remember the extremes some people were going to invade their privacy- & the twins were always so kind, but clearly exhausted. As much as I loved watching their videos and keeping up with them, it was evident they were not happy and needed a mental health break, so I’m glad they’re taking care of themselves and their mental 🤍

[@Mariah9_]

I hope The Dolan Twins are still happy and at peace with their lives

[@analashasaikia1]

I miss them a lot. They made my childhood and now also whenever I feel sad or need something to lighten up my mood - I watch their videos. Their old videos are still 💘 I wish nothing but the best for them and I hope they are doing fine and are healthy and happy ❤

[@andreac7822]

Same i hope they are doing well they made my childhood and early teen days soo happy!💕

[@McStucki]

This take on their careers really has helped me grow respect for them. Thanks for talking about this!

[@bribri2367]

they didn’t ghost or quit out of the blue, they said on multiple occasions they’d leave though it was more of a concrete decision once their dad died and people showed up to the funeral. I think once that happened everyone pretty much knew it was only a matter of time.

[@joshdavenport5685]

i loooove this style of content for you spilly! keep up the great work, love you!

[@bridgetrajan]

I’ve been wondering what’s happened to them for so long! I don’t mind that they’re gone, I just hope they’re doing well. Honestly I completely understand why they would want to leave social media.

[@acarolinalobato]

I think that, if they are happy now, if they have found hobbies, jobs or passions that fulfill their days and pay their bills, and are out of the grasps of living online 24/7 and living free from the pressure of being a social media personality, they should most definitely never ever return.

[@SocietyRejcet]

This is the kind of growth many social influencers desire but struggle to attain.

[@trishconstant]

Never watched their content, but they seem like down to earth small town guys. Maybe they’d be happier moving back to Jersey and being surrounded by the people/places/things that they enjoyed prior to moving to LA.

[@TheR3alBoazB]

It's called 'growing up' and having a real life. People should take their example.

[@UsherLover13100]

I loved watching their videos, but I think they have every right to step back and even never come back. I can't imagine going through my early teens and early twenties in the spot light. You change so much in that span of time and they deserve time to grow on their own. I would love to watch them if they come back, but I respect them if they never do

[@RichaDT]

I was a great fan of them..I just hope they r happy with whatever they r doing💜

[@vannssang]

Clicked sooooo fast cause I was just wondering what happened to them after the sister squad 🥴

[@sandras2624]

SAME

[@rebecca1331]

Im a big fan of coryxkenshin and he’s known for taking long breaks on KZbin and was even gonna quit once he hit 10 million. While he’s my favorite youtuber, I can respect and not feel the need to question his long periods of disappearing or not uploading. He is a human being and the reality is…we are only connected via a screen. I think if everyone went into KZbin understanding that these people don’t know us and we really don’t know them…we could be a lot happier. We can admire them and they can be grateful for us. But they don’t owe us anything. We don’t notify them about every move we make and they don’t need to do that either. Plus if you have a roster of KZbinrs you watch, you’ll be okay when your favs disappear sometimes (whether indefinitely or not). Let’s learn to respect, have boundaries and live peacefully (:

[@nicole_lawson98]

I do miss them but I really hope they are doing well & are happy & healthy❤️

[@autumnrosesorg8151]

They are still making new merch every couple months so I’m sure they will be back. Get in their email list and you’ll see they keep dropping things. So people don’t forget about them.

[@likereallypeople]

I'm happy for them. Sometimes you have to do what's best for you.

[@catdadclouds]

i think about them every so often and hope theyre doing well. they were one of the few positive male role models youtube had

[@tiffanykim2773]

I loved the Dolan Twins they were funny, random and spontaneous but I think alot of their fans could see when things started to change their hearts just weren't into it. They went from funny skits or random Q & A's etc but I think right around the time their dad got really sick and subsequently died things really took a turn for them. Especially when they suddenly teamed up with Emma and James you could just tell that they were trying to find their niche and that things were more scripted than natural which is what at least I fell in love with. It happens man I'm sure they got older and started to look and their content and think about what they wanted for their futures. Grayson just seemed happier at home with their mom out of LA while Ethan stayed in LA with his gf. Then they said they were leaving and I wasn't that surprised I'm actually glad they took off and decided to try new things maybe it's for the best. Also we could kinda tell that James was making Grayson hella uncomfortable by flirting with him constantly when it was obvious that Grayson wasn't interested. Anyway I'm happy if they're happy and would genuinely go back to watching them if they returned but if not there's tons they can do in the future. At least for Grayson I know he loves making things and always seemed happy doing that. I feel like they just didn't or don't know what's next and the pressure wasn't helping.

[@aprilzoe_4494]

They grew up in the spotlight and they were able to grieve properly. I’m happy they are taking time to breathe and step away . I def think they took a spiritual journey in my opinion . I hope they do what they love and if KZbin isn’t it do what they truly want to do. They worked so hard since 14 , they were basically growing up in the public eye.

[@kayleenorth7839]

I was upset when people I didn't like showed up to my father's funeral.. I can't imagine having random strangers showing up just to meet me.. while I'm mourning my dad's death. That's a joke.

[@ThisisWisteria]

I’ve been their fan, I’ll consider myself as a big fan of them because of how crazy I was to them (In my defense, I was young at that time). Thinking that they are quitting youtube or quitting doing stuffs online is fine for me. They made our days better with their videos and as return they deserve to have their biggest break for their mental health and for their privacy because it’s very important. They do not need to dump it all out in social media or continue to do videos like they are obliged to. It was sad of course that they are leaving but themselves should come first and their family before their fans to function better, they are also humans.

[@ketsianyamuhindu3788]

I love these boys so much and I’m really happy that they finally chose to do something for themselves. I personally don’t want them back on social media, you could see how much of a toll it took on them, especially when they’re father past. I’m glad to hear that they’re are doing better and I pray it stays that way for them.

[@Tinyali3n]

These guys were good kids , they did what they needed to do and now they need to move on and focus on themselves. I personally felt like i saw them losing themselves and when their dad passed , i think they noticed it as well. They never got the proper tome to grieve because they felt like they owed they’re fans the content. Which is draining when you feel like you have to do it and not because you want to do it. I wish them all the best.

[@Dionnnnz]

no don't come back, take all the time you need. We're not missing anything lmao

[@trol627]

I miss the twins so much oml 😢

[@kristenjoanne8274]

I live in NJ and where they are from is about two hours from me!

[@Rozelelle]

I miss them so much... I grew up with them and they made me so happy... I remember looking forward to every Tuesday. But I feel as the time went by they fell into a whole bunch of dramas and they weren't passionate about what they were doing anyomre so they felt guilty about it and just wanted views so they could make the feeling go away.

[@nirmelaniki2107]

Same here...I remember being so happy to see their new video and that was like the highlight of my day I swear. But I'm happy for them honestly, they've made their way out of the toxic environment on time.

[@Natalie-wo6df]

They always struggled with social media and after their dad this isn’t surprising. Hope the best for them

[@thetwiistedtee]

I was just thinking about the Dolan twins the other day what the heck did happen to them??

[@megansstallion818]

They basically just dropped off the Internet got bored and left

[@thetwiistedtee]

@@megansstallion818 Exactly. We get y’all not be online everyday but they dipped. No one has seen them

[@erin_thomason]

this is exactly what I needed rn tbh!! just finished finals surprise

[@BriBee2468]

The Martinez twins, Dobre twins, and them brings me back to 2017

[@2lav1sh]

I feel like them leaving KZbin was expected. When they posted that documentary and had that break I immediately knew their era was ending. Then Ethan got a girlfriend and their fans became quite toxic- and KZbin altogether. I’m glad they are able to rest after so many years of making people laugh.

[@DopestArista]

I truly believe that they couldn’t keep up with the how YT was changing since they started around a different time than their influencer friends. With that, I’m sure they were trying to find out who they are as individuals instead of twins. Plus family changes, transitioning into different types of videos/podcasts, trying to be something they clearly aren’t by befriending ppl who are/were popular at the time, privacy being breached, burnout, etc. it all fell short & kept happening back to back without a real plan. I don’t think anyone around them had enough sense to mentor these guys with pure intent. I used to be a huge fan & I hope that they’re doing what feels right to them as well healing as much as they can behind the scenes. It took me a long time to get to a place & see them as ppl separate from what they do. They’re just like anyone else navigating through life, but they have more eyes on them. Yea, they aren’t the best ppl due to how they’ve treated others & their actions, but hurt ppl hurt ppl. Of course, I’m not justifying anything, but ppl make choices through life with what they’re dealt with at that time. I truly wish them the best.

[@ShadowLynx516]

I wished some influencers like Gabbie, Tana, Trisha, James would go away instead of being messy/problematic but being an influencer is the only thing they know. Good for the Dolan twins for prioritising their mental health and having the strength to do it.

[@persgodiva]

Honestly, I'm happy for them. I only watched about the last year of their time on youtube but man, you could tell that they were only having fun every once in a while with it. As long as their healthy, working on something that brings them joy and are still as tight with each other as they used to be - as a fan, I'm good.

[@lyzzyboo]

As long as there happy now 😊it’s all that matters

[@whitneyevans6073]

the dolans we so young when they got famous, definitely got taken advantage of, then went through some pretty heavy real life shit, and people just wanted to still invade their privacy. they literally couldn’t even attend their dads funeral without fan showing up. they tried many times to say they wanted to do more behind the scenes with directing and production, and people were just ruthless on them.

[@belamoure]

Bravo great guys all around they deserve their peace and quiet.

[@momsspaghetti1440]

The longer time goes on without the Dolan Twins posting, the more clear it becomes how they should be in a documentary about internet fame and culture. They were literal kids rising to huge success without getting derailed by drugs or money in LA. speaking up about struggles with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders is really amazing considering their age. All we can wish is for their happiness and opportunity to explore themselves out of public view. They are treasures.

[@taecookies6121]

The Dolan twins came a long way.. and I'm glad that they're taking time off and are finding what true happiness means to them individually. I'm so proud of them and I wish nothing but the best! we will always love and support them no matter what

[@sampadagondhalekar7881]

i feel for them both because they aren't the same since their father sean passed away 4 years ago! hope they are doing well now and the fans who came to their father's funeral is so disrespectful. i'm so happy for them and wish them the very best!

[@user-iq9no6gr3w]

Kind of crazy how I was thinking about them and got this notification

[@heathers4586]

It must be tough in a way when your career is fully dependent on being able to get attention and be liked for your personality. Eventually people are gonna stop caring and move onto someone else. I’ve been following some creators for over a decade and nobody stays at the top forever. Having to constantly portray yourself in a certain way to cater to fans must be exhausting after awhile. The passing of their dad and their fans not respecting their grieving period was definitely the last straw for them.

[@gracevictoria228]

I don’t think they owe us an explanation. I feel bad that they were so unhappy on social media for so long. I hope they’re doing well now. Regardless if they come back or not I’ll always appreciate the impact they had on my early teens

[@avasimeone445]

i hope the best for these two. they deserve the upmost happiness.

[@kifflom4032]

After Shane tries to "help" them I think at that point they went dark mode. They just couldn't figure out what to do next.

[@mermaidluvn]

What a privilege to say you’re burnt out and are going to take a break. Great for them! But I think what they are feeling is common for everyone. My career is something I love. It’s my dream job, but it’s very stressful and overwhelming. I am 100000% burned out, but I financially can’t just take a break to refresh. I guess this just goes to show that we’re all dealing with similar things. But sadly most of us won’t get that break to really deal with our own mental health.. we just push through somehow

[@destinygraciani3050]

That's fucked up man, people out there really said ,"I'm gonna show up at your dads funeral", like its not the time for a damn meet and greet. The people who said that wouldn't like it if one of their parents passed and someone pops up out of the blue saying " CAN I GET A PICTURE WITH YOU" while your mourning and sobbing your eyes out. I just wanted to say that because that's really messed up. Some people don't know that they have their own lives too...

[@elisevenegas1074]

Fr and then people have the audacity to say “they had no reason to ghost us” or “they were bad people and the stuff caught up with them that’s why they quit” like um NO? YOU DONT SHOW UP TO SOMEONES PARENTS FUNEREAL UNINVITED

[@destinygraciani3050]

@@elisevenegas1074 ikr

[@dollyriot797]

As a former Dolan twins fan like a lot of these people I’m going to have to agree with the majority of the comments they don’t know us anything they don’t always owe an explanation for everything and quite frankly half of the stuff is none of our damn business. We’re in a day in age where we’re letting problematic people get away with things and people are worried about this. They shouldn’t have to make a social media post to keep people away from a funeral, And if they want to keep why they broke up the sister squad a secret that’s their business not ours whether anybody likes it or not. And if you get offended by what I said maybe try growing up.

[@kamdynlutz5160]

I've loved the twins since I was pretty Young and I've always respected them. When I saw that people were trying to break into their house or go to their father's funeral, it not only saddened me, but also made me scared for their safety. They've Always been so kind, funny, and genuine people....they don't deserve people trying to ruin things for them. Though I'm Pretty bummed about them not posting, I'm just glad that they're living THEIR lives the way THEY want! They deserve so much in this life💕

[@icemarie10]

i had been a fan of them since 2016. they were my world honestly (i was actually born exactly one day before them) so i literally felt like i grew up with them. with the mental health problems ive gone through being just an ordinary young adult in america, i can’t even imagine what all the mustve been going through personally throughout the years, especially at our age, and seriously especially after losing a parent. i can’t even fathom. there are a lot of times where i do want them to just give us a sign cuz i was so invested for years, i literally felt like i knew them. but i know they are probably happier and i hope they get to live the lives that they want to live because thats really all that matters

[@romilauktien]

i miss them sm i hope they doing good

[@5ft2chelle]

This is not out of hate or anger towards the twins,but I don't appreciate how they handled the issues that they should truly hold accountability for (an example is what happened between them and Ryan Karoly). As for them grieving over the loss of their father,Sean Dolan,I truly understand why they needed to quit/get off from KZbin. It's really not that easy to bare the loss of a loved one,most especially if they were involved in a huge part of your life, I've been there too.💜 I have more things to say about the Dolan twins, but maybe I'll save that for another time. Hopefully they'll be able to continue to take the time that they needed in order to heal and get their lives back on track. It's not certain,but I wish that when they are ready, they'll make a comeback,even if it's just a one time thing. (Edit:I totally forgot about the part where,it was mentioned that the twins went to Jeanette McCurdy's podcast, I'm so sorry, I'm not that fully updated on the twins)

[@user-hf7kj9dp1f]

Watch the jennette mcurdy podcast with the twins, they have said they will eventually comeback and working on a secret project.

[@5ft2chelle]

@@user-hf7kj9dp1f Sure, thank you so much!!

[@xoxoMarissaG]

This reminds me of how Finn and Jack Harries left as well🥲

[@rosiesfabfinds]

I think these young men were just tired of the limelight . They missed their mom & their friends back home . I am glad they are choosing to do things that are best for their mental health . I wish them the best. It goes to show money can’t buy you happiness .

[@AlliNicholeXOXO]

Good for them, their fans should understand if they’re going quietly that’s what they want. They owe nothing to anybody, let them move on the way they want to. The standards are set so high and I have more respect for people who don’t want to give into that standard.

[@LoganL1014]

I feel like we all need to just stop talking about the Dolans and let them live their lives in peace. They’re trying to separate themselves from social media and they have explained that to their fans multiple times

[@mychannel8809]

I truly wish them the best, they were never problematic their fans were.. I’d be willing to bet they just couldn’t deal with them anymore

[@kimberly3976]

Could you do a video on Joana Ceddia? Her KZbin channel is gone and she has no social media what so ever

[@5ft2chelle]

I believe that it had to do with her health condition, eczema.

[@Des-xl4fb]

they do not owe their fans anything they have lives not just social media

[@BossySwan]

I think they were burnt out and reliving the teenage years they missed

[@Maneatjer]

this is one of the reasons they don't want to be with publicity, They hate the drama ... I feel Bad

[@Iwishiknew87]

I feel bad for these two guys.. I didn’t watch them but I totally understand Anxiety and panic attacks.. it’s actually really courageous that they just walked away from social media especially when they were doing good numbers that 🟰 money.. I hope they are ok and happy ❤️ and R.I.P to their Dad💔

[@rebeccawager2403]

they did a video with jeanette mccurdy maybe 9 ish months ago. literally talking about the problem with fame . it’s worth checking out

[@kimv7659]

If you had a close family member passed away, you know that you will grieve for a long time. They weren’t able to grieve the way they should’ve. I don’t mind that they leave, as long as they focus on themselves. Fans should understand that the Dolan twins are just young people, who lost their dad due to an illness. I believe they had done much stuff to deal with before the dad’s passing, so even afterwards is just too much.

[@grxvvyy5291]

i forgot who they were until you posted this