Lydia Wilson

About Lydia Wilson

Lydia Violet (born January 21, 2003) is a British Twitch streamer, model, YouTuber, and content creator celebrated for her comedic flair, engaging "Just Chatting" segments, and variety gaming streams. Hailing from London, England, Lydia was first a model while living in Australia and in Bali. But she burst onto the streaming scene in July 2021 during the COVID lockdowns, quickly capturing attention with her bubbly personality, sharp wit, and self-deprecating humor. Her streams, often a mix of narrative-driven gaming and interactive chats with her audience, have built her a dedicated community of mostly autistic men known as the "Lydiots." Lydia is known for her great appeal among the male autistic community who make up most of her audience.

Lydia’s rise to prominence began with her Twitch channel, where she streams games like Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Grand Theft Auto V, alongside lighter fare like "You Laugh You Lose" challenges and meme reactions. Her knack for turning chaotic moments into comedy gold—like ban appeals from her Twitch chat or reacting to absurd text-to-speech messages—has made her a standout in the streaming world. She hit a major milestone in November 2023, reaching 300k followers on Twitch, a testament to her growing influence.

Beyond Twitch, Lydia expanded her presence with a YouTube channel launched in June 2022, where she posts highlights, shorts, and vlogs, including her first viral short, "Lucky Grandma 😏." She also runs a secondary channel, lydiavioletclips, featuring unedited snippets from her streams, giving fans a raw glimpse into her humor and antics. Her content often straddles the line between wholesome and mischievous, with viewers frequently testing her with double-entendre jokes or tricky riddles, which she navigates with a mix of charm and playful exasperation.

Lydia’s career hasn’t been without challenges—she’s faced the occasional online oddity, like an uncomfortable IRL stalking streaming incident in 2023—but her resilience and connection with her audience have kept her grounded. Known for streaming daily at 5 PM UK time (with breaks on Mondays and Fridays), she’s also ventured into events like the Streamer Awards in 2024, where she was nominated for the Sapphire Award and presented the Best Chess Streamer award.

Outside of streaming, Lydia is passionate about building a positive community, often expressing her goal to “make people’s day brighter.” She’s also shared snippets of her life, from her love of Moroccan adventures to celebrating her three-year streaming anniversary in 2024. With a net worth speculated to be around $180,000 from Twitch subscriptions, donations, and social media sponsorships, Lydia Violet continues to carve out her niche as one of the UK’s most entertaining variety streamers.

As of March 2025, Lydia has amassed 803,000 followers on Instagram and 518,000 followers on her Twitch platform.