Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised in Miami after a distressing TikTok livestream, in which he appeared to harm himself, prompted police to attend his home. Viewers raised the alarm over the broadcast, which was later removed from the platform.
Emergency services were seen outside Hilton’s residence on Tuesday night after concerned members of the public reported seeing him harm himself in a graphic video streamed live on TikTok. Officers responded to the property, and the former Celebrity Big Brother star was taken to hospital. No update on his condition has been released since he was admitted.
The livestream, which centred on a knife, was described by viewers as graphic and deeply upsetting. Reports said Hilton appeared to be covered in blood during the broadcast. The video was pulled from the platform shortly after it began, and Hilton’s TikTok account was suspended minutes later, according to reports. The quick action taken by TikTok came after a number of fans raised concerns during the stream.
The alarming scenes prompted several people to contact police while the stream was still live. Emergency personnel converged on Hilton’s Miami home before he was transported to hospital. The response from authorities was rapid, reflecting the seriousness of the calls they received. Some of those who watched the broadcast said they feared for the blogger’s safety.
Hilton is a former Celebrity Big Brother contestant and has been known for years as a celebrity blogger. He has spent much of his career writing about Hollywood and popular culture, and he has built a significant following through his online commentary on entertainment news. His public profile has regularly made him a figure of interest in celebrity coverage, and his own experiences have sometimes drawn attention as well.
Miami Police have confirmed that Hilton was hospitalised after reports of livestreamed self-harm, but the circumstances that led to the broadcast have not been made public. Authorities have not released further information about how Hilton is doing or what events preceded the incident. It remains unclear whether Hilton will make any public statement about what happened.
The episode has drawn concern from fans who have followed Hilton’s career, and it has highlighted how quickly distressing content can spread across social media. It has also shown the role that members of the public can play when they witness someone in distress online. Viewers who contacted police acted quickly, and their calls helped ensure that emergency services reached the scene.
