Perez Hilton Hospitalised After TikTok Livestream Self‑harm Incident

The US blogger Perez Hilton, a.k.a. Mario Lavandeira, is reported to be in a "serious but stable" condition after emergency services were called to his Miami home on Tuesday.

The incident began when viewers noticed the livestream's content deteriorating, prompting a public alert to the ambulance and police. The Miami sheriff's office confirmed that the scene involved a man "livestreaming acts of self‑harm" but did not disclose his identity, stating he was alone in the house.

In a statement posted to Hilton's official website, the blogger described significant blood loss and indicated that treatment and recovery would be a "long process." He was admitted under Florida’s Baker Act, which provisions mental‑health crisis intervention for those deemed involuntarily impaired.

Hi‑level moderation at TikTok flagged the livestream within minutes, assigning the incident to its US moderation team. However, a delay in removal was reported by the company itself, which later cut off new streams, alerted law enforcement, and banned the user’s account. The incident now fuels discussion on how quickly social platforms can detect and act on self‑harm scenarios.

Perez Hilton has a history of media presence including a popular gossip blog, reality TV shows and earlier controversies over harsh commentary on celebrities. The recent event has drawn widespread concern for his wellbeing and has prompted many to call for greater mental‑health support for online creators.

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