“Some risks aren’t worth the views”: Kai Cenat reveals he backed out of streaming from space because of a 3% chance of dying

Kai Cenat is well-known in streaming circles for pushing boundaries in marathon streams, outrageous challenges and big stunts. But even he has limits. In recent remarks, the streamer detailed why he backed out of a plan to stream from space and explained that the project involved a roughly 3% chance of dying. 

In short, the risk tipped the scales. It’s not often that creators wrestle so openly with safety versus spectacle and Cenat’s decision has sparked conversations about how far entertainers should go for views. In what follows, we’ll lay out what Cenat said, where the dangers lay and how he came to opt out because, as he puts it, some risks simply weren’t worth it.

Streamer Kai Cenat scrapped plans to stream from space after learning the mission carried a 3% chance of death

During a conversation that has since made rounds on social media, Kai Cenat revealed that he was seriously considering a live stream from outer space. The plan was ambitious: live broadcast, complete with the usual interactive elements his audience expects, but from orbit or somewhere beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

However, Cenat says he pulled the plug when he learned there was about a 3% chance of dying which is a level of risk he considered unacceptable. According to his account, the dangers were real and spelled out by experts involved in the project. In one video clip, Cenat said,

“It was like a 3% chance dying. No. … outer space, how would they … you feel me.” 

The uncertainty, combined with the isolation and technical demands of being in space, made him conclude that the potential downside outweighed whatever novelty or spectacle the stream might bring. 

What this means for creators and viewers

Cenat’s decision offers a reminder that content creators often face hidden dangers when attempting stunts or experiences that go beyond the everyday. It’s one thing to stage a stunt in a controlled environment, quite another to venture into space. Even with expert planning, technology and safety protocols, there are unpredictable factors as radiation, life support failures and equipment issues that can turn dangerous very quickly.

For viewers, understanding those risks adds a layer of respect for the judgment it takes to say “no,’’ even when the pressure to wow an audience is intense. Cenat’s choice suggests that sometimes the value of safety, or simply staying alive to stream another day, matters more than the biggest or flashiest broadcast. It also may set a standard as just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done, especially if the consequences could be permanent.