‘I regret doing it’: Sikuno breaks silence on cheating controversy, shares emotional update on girlfriend

Thomas “Sykkuno” returned to Twitch after nearly two months away from live streaming, and this time he addressed directly the cheating controversy that made him the center of online discussions. During the June 3, 2026 live broadcast titled “IM BACK,” the popular creator addressed viewers just minutes into the live broadcast, sharing an update on his personal life and relationships.The streamer, whose real name is Thomas, said he used his time away from the internet to focus on himself and repair the damage caused by his actions. He publicly admitted that he hurt his girlfriend and said he deeply regretted what happened. Sykkuno explained that the past few weeks, while difficult, have been important as he worked to improve himself and rebuild trust in his relationship.About six minutes into the live broadcast, Sykkuno told viewers:“As you can guess, I was nervous. Okay. Well, as most of you know, I’ve been away for a while and during my time away I’ve been trying to heal myself and repair the damage I did to my girlfriend and our relationship. What I did to her was horrific and, for a lot of people, they will never be able to forgive me for my actions. I deeply regret doing it and I’ve worked every day during the time I’ve been away to make things better.”“

Sykkuno says he is happy with girlfriend after resolving cheating controversy

as The conversation continuesSykkuno shared a positive update on the current situation. While he made it clear that everything is not perfect, he said both sides have made progress and are moving forward together.He said:“It hasn’t been easy but I’m happy to share that not everything is perfect but a lot of improvements have been made. I can confidently say… We can confidently say we’re doing better. We are in a place where we can be happy together and we are moving in a good direction. “Sikuno also reflected on how the controversy changed him. According to the anchor, the experience helped him grow and gave him a different perspective on life. He thanked his fans for continuing to support him during his absence and also extended his gratitude to his close friends.“With everything that’s happened, I feel like I’ve grown a lot in a lot of ways. I would say that’s most of the updates I’ve gotten. It’s going to be a lot better and I wouldn’t be back if it wasn’t like this. So, I do want to thank you guys for showing up and I’m sorry that I’ve been gone for so long. But yeah, thank you guys, that’s all I can say. And of course, thank you to all my friends. “Friends, you know, still have my back. I don’t know if I would do as well as I could without these supportive friends who really want the best for me. “The controversy began in April 2026, when female creators including Hemomal accused Sykkuno of cheating and manipulation. The situation has been a major talking point online for weeks. Later, on May 1, 2026, attention was raised when “Pretend Toast” Jeremy Wang criticized some members of the Sykkuno fanbase, calling them “toxic” while stating that many people already knew Thomas’ role as a “shy anime boy”.