FaZe Clan halts FaZe1 Warehouse show after \u201cwave of positive tests\u201d Twitter: ernstoTV \/ DexertoFaZe Clan\u2019s new reality show, \u2018The Warehouse,\u2019 has been postponed, after coming under scrutiny as a \u201cwave of positive tests\u201d have prompted the disqualification of multiple contestants. In a massive leap for live-streamed projects, FaZe has unveiled its very own live show, \u2018The Warehouse,\u2019 which aims to add a new content creator into its ever-growing fold. The show pits 20 influencers against each other in a \u2018Big Brother\u2019 style competition, with all participants living together in FaZe\u2019s decked-out warehouse space for fifteen days (until May 20). The proceedings are streamed on Twitch 24\/7, with individual creators taking control of the stream for an hour each day. The challenges are high-stakes, the games are fun, and the prize is an enviable spot in the FaZe Clan lineup. Fans are understandably hyped. Unfortunately, a wave of positive cases have prompted the disqualification of five participants mere days after it kicked off on May 6. Those affected include Potter, ENZO, Ernsto, Reversah, and Legend. Due to unfortunate circumstances, @Reversahh, @LORDENZO, & @Legends6K are unable to join us at #FAZE1 The Warehouse. These 3 all deserved their spot in the Top 20 and we hope to see them soon! Stepping in as alternates, please welcome @KinGImpaaacT & @FutureFrostOps to the show! pic.twitter.com\/FDu6DxrPaD \u2014 FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) May 7, 2022 While fans were quick to send their sympathies to the disqualified players and a warm welcome to their alternates, a tearful video from Ernsto on May 10 has sparked some backlash against FaZe for DQ\u2019ing players instead of pressing pause on the competition. \u201cI really thought this was it, man,\u201d Ernsto said through tears. \u201cI really thought this was the one. But whoever\u2019s up there watching me, I guess it wasn\u2019t my time.\u201d I\u2019m heartbroken \ud83d\udc94 Tested positive for COVID. My biggest dream taken away from me because of something out of my control. Thank you for all the support over the #FaZe1 challenge. I will NEVER quit until I join @FaZeClan. Thank you @FaZeApex and @cbass #FaZeErnsto Forever pic.twitter.com\/jZ4bJYtB40 \u2014 ernsto (@ernsto305) May 10, 2022 Commenters across Twitter are now calling on FaZe to change their approach to health concerns regarding the show. \u201cFaZe Clan is not handling this well,\u201d one user wrote. \u201cThis is literally just turning into whoever\u2019s lucky enough to not get [redacted] joins FaZe. They need to give everyone a chance again.\u201d @FaZeClan is not handling this well\u2026 this is literally just turning into whoever\u2019s lucky enough to not get COVID joins FaZe. They need to give everyone a chance again. \u2014 Obey Whoh (@WHOH) May 10, 2022 \u201cI find it so ridiculous that FaZe didn\u2019t have a protocol in place for such a relevant issue in today\u2019s day and age,\u201d another said. \u201cThis is so unfair to everyone who spent months competing to be disqualified over something they can\u2019t control.\u201d I find it so ridiculous that FaZe didn\u2019t have a protocol in place for such a relevant issue in today\u2019s day and age. This is so unfair to everyone who spent months competing to be disqualified over something they can\u2019t control. I\u2019m really sorry to see this Ernsto :\/ \u2014 G FUEL | Necca (@Necca) May 10, 2022 FaZe Mew \u2014 a professional gamer and content creator for FaZe \u2014 has offered some insight into the current situation, citing \u201ccontracts, sponsors, production crew, etc.\u201d as reasons why \u201cthe show must go on.\u201d To everyone who says reschedule to whole FaZe1 show, I know how frustrating it is to see your fav creators be DQ for something they can\u2019t control. But assuming because of contracts, sponsors, production crew, etc. they can\u2019t. The show must go on. My prayers to the contestants. \u2014 @Mews (@Vietnamews) May 10, 2022 FaZe Clan responds to FaZe 1 Warehouse show disqualifications Shortly after this article was initially published, FaZe issued a statement in a video via Twitter. In the video clip, Warehouse host FaZe \u2018cbass\u2019 Sabastian appeared to assure the DQ\u2019d contestants that FaZe would continue to keep them in mind in spite of their early exit from the show. Cbass also explained that, although the ongoing global health issue is \u201can active situation and changing all the time, for the sake of the contestants we have here, we are committed to moving forward.\u201d To @ernstoTV, @Potter, @Reversahh, @LORDENZO, & @Legends6K \u2013 we’re incredibly sorry to see your #FAZE1 journey come to an end this way. We believe in your talents and abilities, and picked you to be in the Top 20 for a reason. We know your stories with FaZe Clan do not end here. pic.twitter.com\/MC0XiFptwN \u2014 FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) May 11, 2022 The organization then followed up by confirming the show will be rescheduled, and that the disqualified contestants will be allowed to return. Big W \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb Excited to see everyone who got covid back in , as well as the people who didn\u2019t even get to step foot inside \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 let\u2019s gooo!! \u2014 FaZe Apex (@FaZeApex) May 11, 2022 No exact date has been provided, but the org said it will do so when it is safe to resume.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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