What happened to Jenna Marbles?

What Happened to Jenna Marbles?

Jenna Marbles is a popular YouTube star who, as of 2020, has amassed over 20 million subscribers on her channel. In mid-2020, she took an unexpected break from YouTube, leaving many of her fans wondering what happened to their beloved YouTube personality. So, what did actually happen to Jenna Marbles, and what has she been up to since her hiatus?

Early Life and Career

Jenna Nicole Mourey is better known as Jenna Marbles, one of the most recognizable YouTube personalities of the last decade. Born in New York in 1986, Jenna grew up in Rochester, New York, and graduated from Brighton High School in 2004. She then attended Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts, where she graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in 2008.

Jenna initially started her career as a blogger, but eventually made the transition to YouTube in 2010. Her offbeat humor and viral videos quickly caught people’s attention, leading to a massive 2,000% increase in her fan base in 2011. By 2018, she had amassed a base of more than 20 million subscribers across her two YouTube channels.

Outrage over Old Videos

In June 2020, Jenna experienced a massive dip in her online presence when she posted a video titled “A Message” on her main channel. In the video, Jenna announced her decision to take a break from YouTube after receiving public criticism for her old videos.

The outrage over Jenna’s old videos started in May, when the hashtag #jennasarchive was trending on Twitter. Fans who watched the hashtag found out that several of Jenna’s old videos contained racist content, jokes about offensive stereotypes and deadnaming of transgender individuals.

After the outrage, Jenna released a statement expressing her regret for making the old videos:

“I want to start with apologizing for the things I said in on my past videos. Many of them are not okay and not appropriate …I’m really really sorry and I know apologize is a word that’s thrown around the internet a lot because it’s not as meaningful offline, but I feel like in this situation, I need to express how sorry I am and tell you that I’m taking action to do better.”

Jenna Marbles Takes a Break

In light of the public backlash, Jenna responded by taking a break from YouTube. She briefly explained the decision in her June video, saying that

“I think right now, it’s important for me to take a break from all the social media platform and just really take some time to reflect and make sure I’m growing in a positive way.”

Shortly after Jenna’s decision to take an indefinite break from her channel, YouTube gave her an “atta girl” moment. They released an official statement which read,

“We respect Jenna’s decision and support her taking the time to reflect and make changes.”

What Has Jenna Been Up To Since the Break?

Despite her decision to step away from the spotlight, Jenna has been active on social media. She regularly posts on her Instagram and Twitter, keeping her fans updated on her life and her latest projects.

The Break Has Become Permanent

In recent months, it appears that Jenna’s break from YouTube has become a permanent one. This can be seen from several tweets from October and November, where she acknowledged that she has no plans of returning to YouTube.

However, Jenna’s fans shouldn’t worry about her. Jenna has been keeping busy with her various projects. Here are some of the things that Jenna has been up to since her hiatus:

  1. Radio Appearances

Jenna has been making regular appearances on various radio shows. She has made multiple appearances on WXGR’s “Matt and Jenna” show and on Sirius XM Radio’s “The Mike and Jenna” show.

  1. Podcasts

Jenna has also appeared as a guest on numerous podcasts over the last few months. Some of her most popular appearances include her stint as a guest on the “Unpopular Opinion” podcast, as well as numerous appearances on the “Daddy Issues” podcast.

  1. Dog Moms

Jenna is currently working on a new show called “Dog Moms” with Brian Redban. The show follows Jenna and Brian as they experience life as “yelling, stressed out dog moms”. The show is set for a 2021 release.

  1. YouTube Channel

Jenna has also been working on her secondary YouTube channel to create more content for her fans. She regularly posts vlogs, skits and other forms of comedic content on the channel.

Jenna Marbles has been a huge presence on YouTube for the past decade, amassing over 20 million subscribers across her two channels. In mid-2020, she announced her decision to take an indefinite break from YouTube after receiving criticism for her old videos.

Since her break, Jenna has kept herself busy with various projects such as radio appearances, podcasts and a new show. Although there is some speculation that Jenna may not return to YouTube, one thing is for sure: Jenna Marbles will always be one of the most beloved YouTube personalities.

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