Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton is in the hospital and is "able to communicate" after a livestream incident, according to The Guardian. The hospitalization followed a live broadcast that was streamed on his social media channels.
The Guardian reports that Hilton is now responsive and communicating with those around him. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and was first reported by the UK-based outlet.
Sky News described the event as a livestream involving self-harm, which prompted the hospitalization. Forbes added that Hilton's family had "fled" before the livestream took place, though the outlet did not provide further details on why they left or where they went.
Deadline reported that the TikTok livestream remained online due to a "moderator error," according to a spokesperson for Hilton. The spokesperson said the stream should have been taken down but was not, due to a mistake by the moderation team.
Rolling Stone characterized the situation as "a complicated case" for Hilton, though the publication did not elaborate on the specifics of that assessment in the available reporting.
The incident has drawn attention to the risks of live broadcasting and the responsibilities of social media platforms in moderating content in real time. Hilton, who rose to fame in the 2000s as a celebrity blogger, has a large following across multiple platforms.
What to watch next: Whether Hilton's representatives release a fuller statement on his condition and whether TikTok or other platforms change their moderation policies in response to the incident.
