THIS ALMOST ENDED SMOSH
Published -
- July 17, 2019
- 4:00 pm
Something crazy went down at our office, and it truly almost ended Smosh.
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CAST
Courtney Miller (@co_mill)
Shayne Topp (@shaynetopp)
Ian Hecox (@ianhecox)
Damien Haas (@damienhaas)
Ryan Todd
Monica Vasandani (@monicavas)
CREW
Director: Ryan Todd
Writers: Monica Vasandani, Shayne Topp & Ryan Finnerty
Production Manager: Margo McHugh
1st AD: David Gutel
PA: Jacqi Jones
PA: Austin Barrett
DP: Mitch Anderson
Cam Op: Brennan Iketani
Cam Op: Billy Yates
1st AC: Shelby Conzelman
DIT: Matt Duran
Art Director: Steven Cirocco
Set Decorator: Tayler Nicholson
Props/Stage Coord: Yasmeen Mughal
Set Dresser/Buyer: Natalia Brito
Sound Mixer: Greg Jones
Script Supervisor: Merina Seidel
Makeup: Rachel Jenkins
Wardrobe: Athena Lawton
Gaffer: Billy Yates
Gaffer: Joseph Putruzzello
Gaffer: Anthony Hwang
Key Grip: Trent Turner
Community Manager: Cece Wrenn
Content Manager: Kiana Parker
It/Equipment Manager: Tim Baker
Executive Assistant: Nancy Azcona
Smosh Sketch Editor: Mike Small
GFX: Brittany Metz
Executive Producer: Ryan Todd
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How did Smosh handle the departure of Anthony Padilla and what happened to the channel after he left?
For over a decade, Smosh has been one of the most popular YouTube channels on the platform. The comedic duo of Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla started the channel in 2005 and quickly gained a massive following. However, in 2017, their partnership nearly came to an end, and it was a dark time for Smosh and its fans.
In June 2017, Anthony Padilla announced that he was leaving Smosh. Padilla had been a critical part of the channel since its inception, and his departure was a shock to both Ian and Smosh’s viewers. Padilla released a video explaining that he needed to step away and pursue his solo career.
The news sent shockwaves through the YouTube community, and many predicted that this could mean the end of Smosh. Over the years, the partnership between Hecox and Padilla became a significant part of the channel’s identity. Fans worried that without Padilla, Smosh would never be the same.
But what followed was an incredible display of resilience and adaptability from the Smosh team. Ian Hecox stepped up to the challenge, taking on a more prominent role in front of and behind the camera. The remaining members of the team also stepped up to fill the void left by Padilla’s departure.
Despite the initial fears, the channel not only survived but also managed to thrive. Smosh continued to produce viral content, and their audience continued to grow. In fact, the channel continued to gain more subscribers, hitting 25 million in May 2021.
The success of Smosh since Padilla’s departure is a testament to the power of community and hard work. Fans stuck by the team and showed their continued support, allowing them to move forward and build a new era for the channel. The Smosh community rallied, showing that the bond created by the comedic duo of Hecox and Padilla goes beyond people, names or roles, and that Smosh is an idea that lives on.
In conclusion, the departure of Anthony Padilla could have been the end of Smosh, but thankfully it wasn’t. The channel showed admirable resilience and adaptability, and they managed to rise above that challenging period. The future of Smosh is as bright as ever, and its loyal fan base ensures that there are many more laughs to come.
