# Mew2King clarifies bed bug claims after Melee ban

> Mew2King denies bed bug concerns after tournament ban, says he'll take break from streaming.
- Title: Mew2King clarifies bed bug claims after Melee ban · Dexerto
- Summary: Mew2King denies bed bug concerns after tournament ban, says he'll take break from streaming. Mew2King states he has no bed bugs, regrets sharing old photos…
- Keywords: mew2king, smash bros melee, bed bug concerns, tournament ban, streaming break, jason zimmerman, gaming, sports, clarifies, bed, bug, claims
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/mew2king-responds-after-smash-bros-melee-event-ban-over-bed-bug-concerns-3419587
- Author: Joe Pring
- Published: 2026-10-17T10:58:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mew2king, smash bros melee, bed bug concerns, tournament ban, streaming break, jason zimmerman, gaming, sports
## Mew2King denies bed bug claims
Mew2King clarifies he has no bed bugs in Ohio and regrets sharing old photos of insect bites.

> I want to clear up that i have not had bed bugs the entire time i was in ohio
## Mew2King explains hand swelling
Mew2King says his swollen hand photo was taken the day he posted it and returned to normal within hours.

> i very much regret posting a photo of my leg from months ago
## Mew2King takes streaming break
Mew2King will pause streaming for weeks after receiving mean messages from fans.

> i wont be streaming or around for a while maybe weeks idk
## Mew2King confirms no bed bugs
Mew2King washed clothes and had two people inspect bags before traveling to Texas tournament.

> i am pretty much 100 percent 99.9x at least sure i contain no bugs
## Key takeaway

Mew2King states he has no bed bugs, regrets sharing old photos, and will pause streaming for weeks.