Chinese influencer with 11M followers banned after she forced streamers into crocodile tank

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Night Paris, a popular Chinese livestreamer with over 11 million followers, has been banned from streaming after making other streamers perform risky and dangerous acts on camera, such as getting into a tank with a live crocodile.

Videos shared on Chinese social media showed members of a livestreaming team terrified while forced to share a tank with a crocodile – whose mouth was taped shut – during a broadcast. Other videos seemed to depict streamers being bound and repeatedly dunked underwater.

People strongly criticized the content, finding it very unsuitable, particularly because many watching the live stream were children. They worried that these actions could be copied, potentially leading to dangerous situations.

According to Red Star News, the videos of crocodiles in tanks were originally livestreamed last year. The platform took action and issued penalties at that time.

As of the afternoon of April 23rd, the account still showed over 11 million followers and 190 million likes. However, reports indicate it was banned by around 6 PM that same day.

Streamer reportedly used grandma’s ID for viral “punishment” broadcasts

The controversy surrounding Night Paris grew when it was revealed she began livestreaming at age 13, using her grandmother’s ID to join Guangzhou Jiahuo Media. According to the Yangcheng Evening News, the agency is also facing accusations of regularly recruiting and training underage streamers, with some reportedly as young as 14.

Some parents have reported that their children were pressured into giving away a lot of money.

One father said his daughter gave them 9,600 yuan (about US$1,400) each time, and he worried the broadcasts could encourage others to do the same.

According to lawyer Li Zhenwu from Shanghai Lizhen Law Firm, those involved in this case could face legal trouble for several reasons, including violating laws designed to protect children, using fake IDs, and potentially committing fraud related to gifts given during livestreams. He explained that if they are found guilty of multiple offenses, the combined punishment could be more than 10 years in prison.

Officials couldn’t reach Jiahuo Media at the address they had on file. When reporters went to the company’s Guangzhou office, they found it was empty and deserted.

Dangerous live stream challenges aren’t unique to China. In France, a streamer named Jean Pormanove died while broadcasting a stream called “ten days and nights of torture.”

In early 2026, a streamer from Spain tragically died while livestreaming after participating in a dangerous online challenge that involved alcohol and drugs.

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2026-04-29 23:19