Mizkif Ending Quiz Show Streams After Cheating Controversy

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One of the biggest game shows to hit the Twitch platform appears to have come to an end after a controversial conclusion to its second season. Mizkif, who streams on his popular game show "Schooled," announced on April 26 that, due to cheating, he will no longer continue with the show.

While the concept is relatively simple, it also leaves the door open to anyone to take advantage of cheating. Schooled is a game show that quizzes fans from all around the world in a fast-paced, first-to-answer setting, with the sole objective to win as much money as possible during the episode.

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Following the conclusion of season 2 of Schooled, Mizkif, known by his real name Matthew Rinaudo, stated that he was «done with this show» and that he «can't do this anymore.» Having grown his following to well over two million followers, Mizkif gained notoriety for his outgoing personality during the quiz-like show that tests people's knowledge on a wide range of topics. He took a break in September 2021 following his break-up with then-partner Maya, but returned in grand fashion to continue hosting the show. With the drama behind him, he continued on with hosting the beloved Schooled show, but continued to hit more cheating controversies along the way.

The show's point wasn't about proving who was the most brilliant person in the world but about winning some money if the questions they were asked could be answered purely based on knowledge. Unfortunately, the door was open to players to get away with cheating, and those who were desperate could easily do so by having answers open up on their computers. Mizkif himself opened up on the rampant cheating during his game show, stating he