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Kai Cenat's interaction with reporter at Sidemen Charity Match sparks controversy, Internet says Twitch king 'came here to rizz'

'I must say, you look absolutely peng today,' Kai Cenat told the reporter

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Kai Cenat's exchange with a reporter at the Sidemen Charity Match has ignited a storm of controversy and garnered backlash from fans.

Throughout the interaction, he engaged in what appeared to be a flirtatious conversation, complimenting the reporter's appearance.

For those unfamiliar, the Sidemen Charity Match unfolded at London Stadium on September 9, 2023. The event raised millions of pounds for charity, but it was not without its share of controversy.

The match included notable Internet personalities KSI, IShowSpeed, Chunkz, Niko Omilana, and Max Fosh, as per Mirror. 

Kai Cenat’s fans accuse him of ‘rizzing up’ reporter at Sidemen Charity Match

A video of the recent interaction between Kai Cenat and a reporter quickly gained traction on YouTube and Twitter. This took place during a water break in a match where temperatures exceeded 30 degrees.

The pitchside reporter, Nada, who also serves as a radio presenter, engaged Cenat in conversation.

The reporter inquired, "The heat is unimaginable. Kai, can you tell people about the heat right now?" Cenat responded, "Well, before I address the heat, I must say, you look absolutely peng today... you look absolutely peng today!"

Nada graciously acknowledged Cenat’s comment. However, this did not prevent fans on social media from raising questions.

Some accused him of attempting to "rizz up" the commentator. "Rizz" in slang means flirting, and Cenat frequently uses this expression on social platforms with other female internet personalities while streaming on Twitch.

Moreover, the reporter and Kai Cenat appeared to engage in a casual conversation about the match location, the high temperature, and Cenat's efforts to score for his team.

The clip concluded within seconds but went viral on Twitter, with the handle @lotusRMA sharing it with a caption saying, "Kai Cenat tryna rizz her up W or L rizz?"

'Kai Cenat is trying to rizz the reporter'

Kai Cenat's flirting video with the reporter went viral on X. One fan said, "kai Cenat is gonna rizz the ball up And launch it into upper 90 with the power of Fanum tax." Another tweeted, "NAH NOT KAI CENAT RIZZING THE PITCHSIDE REPORTER PHAHAHAAHH 😭"

The third user said, "Kai Cenat rizzing the sideline reporter." A fourth noted, "Of course Kai Cenat is trying to rizz the reporter man , this brudda can’t be saved 😭"

Someone else wrote, "Kai didn’t come for the football, he just came here to rizz that interviewer."