‘Funniest thing I’ve seen today regarding the TikTok ban’:X users react to James Charles still using TikTok after the ban

James Charles has been in the TikTok limelight for years now, and fans cannot get enough. The beauty content creator started his journey on YouTube and soon rose to fame on TikTok and Instagram, gaining millions of followers.

The announcement about the ban has stirred discussions and mixed reactions among netizens, as many migrated to the RedNote application as refugees.

On 19th January, James Charles posted a video on TikTok, stirring curiosity and confusion among fans. The video was posted after the ban was put into action. X-users wondered about the possibilities and his whereabouts.

He was seen talking about the recent ban and how he was startled by an automated message declaring the same. Fans have reacted hilariously to the video on X.

X users react to James Charles using TikTok after the ban

Funniest thing regarding the ban (via ayuwaifu/X)

James Charles' sudden post-ban appearance on TikTok and his rant has cracked fans up. Although the new policy has been the center of debates and conversations for the past week, netizens claimed that this was the most entertaining take they came across.

Did he change his location? (via CollinnFarrel/X)

The question is, how did Charles access the platform after the ban? Many users claimed that he had changed the location of his device to post the video. On the other hand, some believe that he is traveling or residing in another country outside the States. Thus, he had access while USA-based users had to give up their accounts.

The government searching for him (via royal_bobby24/X)

Users have highlighted James Charles' quirky conduct in the viral video. It was as if he was hiding for his life in a warzone. An X-user commented that his shielding himself under the blanket made it look like the government officials were searching for his phone to cut down access.

Help you aren't in war (via spy1os/X)

One of the most loved applications shutting down is not for the faint of heart. TikTok is extensively used in the United States across age groups, and several had a dramatic breakdown upon the announcement of new regulatory policies. They called James Charles out for pretending to be in a national crisis.

The chosen one (via BreadBoiiii/X)

2025 started on an unexpected note. There have been rumors about Miley Cyrus returning as Hannah Montana for season 5. However, unlike the Hannah Montana rumor, James Charles' post was not a hoax. Fans took it as a hint that Charles was out there, risking his life to bring TikTok ban.

Deserves a documentary (via evelyn_littlee/X)

James Charles has come a long way since 2016 and continued to overshadow haters. He has been involved in alleged controversies in the past, yet came back stronger than ever.

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The TikTok ban has left fans anticipating its tenure. Many are afraid that the ban might be permanent, meaning they won't be able to follow the lives of their favorite influencers. Amid the prevailing tension, James Charles has lightened the mood by distracting users with his comical narrative about the incident.