# TheBurntPeanut's VTuber Model Changes

> TheBurntPeanut reveals joke avatar redesign after backlash over 2025 Streamer Awards VTuber nomination.
- Title: TheBurntPeanut's VTuber Model Changes · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: TheBurntPeanut reveals joke avatar redesign after backlash over 2025 Streamer Awards VTuber nomination. TheBurntPeanut made a humorous avatar change with…
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- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/twitch/theburntpeanut-responds-to-vtuber-nomination-backlash-with-major-changes-to-model-3419771
- Author: Zackerie Fairfax
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:05:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: theburntpeanut, streamer awards, vtuber, best vtuber, 2025 streamer awards, avatar redesign, joke model, gaming, sports
## Nomination backlash
TheBurntPeanut won Best VTuber at the 2025 Streamer Awards but faced criticism for competing in the category after distancing himself from the VTuber label.
## Joke model makeover
TheBurntPeanut unveiled a redesigned avatar with long orange hair and an exaggerated chest to address criticism of his nomination.
## Peanut's response
Peanut said, 'A lot of people were outraged at me for not looking like them… I want unity! I want to bring us together.'

> A lot of people were outraged at me for not looking like them… I want unity! I want to bring us together.
## Community reaction
Critics argued Peanut's past remarks discouraged creators who identify with the VTuber community, while supporters defended his right to compete.
## Key takeaway

TheBurntPeanut made a humorous avatar change with long orange hair and exaggerated chest to address criticism of his Best VTuber nomination at the 2025 Streamer Awards.