Who is YouTuber James Charles, why did he lose 2m subscribers, and what’s his net worth?
JAMES Charles has swiftly risen to fame since launching his makeup-focused YouTube channel back in 2015.
But despite amassing as many as 16 million followers at his peak, his followers dwindled after his spat with former friend and mentor Tati Westbrook came to light. Find out the details here…
Who is YouTuber James Charles?
James Charles is an American makeup artist, model and social media personality.
The renowned beauty vlogger was born in Bethlehem, New York in May 1999.
And became the first male CoverGirl spokesman at the age of just 16-years-old.
Since launching his makeup-focused YouTube channel in 2015 he’s gone on to find global success, working with the likes of Kylie Jenner and even attending this year’s Met Gala.
At his peak he had amassed nearly 16 million followers on YouTube until his feud with former friend and mentor Tati Westbrook caused his numbers to dramatically dwindle.
Why did he lose 1m subscribers?
The YouTuber lost two million followers in a matter of just 48 hours because of his feud with Tati Westbrook.
And joining the millions to unfollow the star were A-listers Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner, Iggy Azalea, Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus – ouch!
His popularity hit the skids this week after Tati released a video that slammed the star – and accused him of taking advantage of others.
She blasted: “Fame, power, and a fat bank account will change almost anyone. And if you don’t have people that will tell you to your face that you’re doing the wrong things, you will change.
“I tried to be that person for you James, I really tried. I don’t think there’s any getting through to you, and I don’t want to be friends with you. I don’t want to be associated with you.
“There’s so much going on with James Charles right now that I do not support. I do not agree with.”
The blogger also accused James of making inappropriate comments to a straight waiter.
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Clearly hurt by the video, James later uploaded an emotional apology video in response.
He said: “I owe everybody an explanation and I owe two people an apology. I’m sorry for everything that is going on everything and I’ve put you through over the past three weeks.”
The star continued: “Throughout all of this there’s nothing I can say or do to earn that trust back (from Tati and her husband) but I don’t blame them for it.”
And addressing the situation with the waiter he said: “I’ve learned the hard way about the ways I can interact with boys this is a conversation I should have been far more careful bringing into the public eye.
“She (Tati) told me how it looked from the outside, she said talking to these boys might get you in trouble one day, and she was right.”
What’s his net worth?
Despite being at the tender age of 19-years-old, James as already racked up a cool $12 million.
That’s around £9.23 million in British sterling.
The young star has amassed the fortune through his social media presence and modelling – which includes being the first male spokesperson ever for CoverGirl.