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YouTuber Jack Doherty could face a six-month social media blackout after signing a sponsorship agreement with cryptocurrency casino Shuffle.com without fully reviewing its terms.
The controversy emerged on October 20, when Doherty revealed on X that the agreement could prevent him from posting online.
Admitting his mistake, the influencer wrote, “Hey guys, I think I actually f***ed up.”
Doherty said he had signed the contract without carefully reading the conditions and initially believed the restriction was a joke.
He is now working with a lawyer to challenge the agreement, while Shuffle has indicated that it intends to enforce the deal.
The dispute reportedly began after Shuffle’s official X account posted an offer on September 28, stating, “at this point we will pay you to shut the f**k up.”
On October 7, Doherty discussed seeking sponsorship opportunities following disappointing performance from a Solana memecoin associated with him.
He wrote that he needed to “get my money up somehow”, prompting Shuffle to describe its earlier offer as “legit”.
Shuffle co-founder Noah Dummett subsequently confirmed the agreement’s six-month term, writing, “For everyone asking:- yes it’s real- 6 month term” adding that it was “money well spent to get this mf off the internet”.
For everyone asking:
– yes it’s real
– 6 month term
– money well spent to get this mf off the internet
His lawyers are now pressing us hard to have this contract scrapped but we will stay strong https://t.co/KajhJsAj6L
— Noah (@noahdummett) October 10, 2026
He added that Doherty’s lawyers were seeking to have the contract cancelled but said the company would stand firm.
The reported restriction could extend into April 2027, depending on when the term began. However, the complete contract has not been made public, leaving its precise conditions unclear.
The story has prompted widespread online debate, with some users questioning whether the arrangement is genuine or a publicity stunt.
For now, Doherty’s return to social media remains uncertain as the legal dispute continues.
