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Recently, Discovery Channel announced that David Dobrik would not only host during their famous 'Shark Week' but would also have his app-exclusive show titled 'Sharkbait.''
These developments have not been well received online given the controversies surrounding Dobrik and the crew On July 10th, Discovery Channel's subsidiary Instagram page exclusively for 'Shark Week' posted David Dobrik along with Natalie Mariduena and Todd Smith from the Vlog Squad.
The caption read: "This might be the Vlog Squad's wildest adventure yet" before mentioning the premiere of David Dobrik's "Sharkbait" on Discovery Plus.
In the second photo, more members of the Vlog Squad pose on a beach with David Dobrik.
Users react to David Dobrik's promotions
Immediately, Twitter users were not happy to see the Discovery Channel going through with their choice of celebrity host.
For context, Dobrik recently returned to making vlogs after leaving for over eight months. He left due to an allegation he and Jason Nash received from former Vlog Squad extra Seth Francois.
David Dobrik's longtime friend Dominkyas Zegalitis also received an assault allegation from a young woman featured on Dobrik's vlog. Dobrik, along with Scotty Sire and Jeff Wittek, attempted to defend Dobrik's actions but failed to sway public opinion to their side. Dobrik, along with many Vlog Squad members, lost longtime sponsors due to the situation.
Twitter user defnoodles shared a screenshot of the Instagram post's comments, most of which commented on how "disappointing" this casting choice was.
One user commented: "Damn, I'm not watching Shark Week anymore. You disappointed me."
More comments continued under the post, with one user stating that they were "hoping to see ocean predators, not sexual predators." Other Instagram users expressed their unamusement with the hashtag 'predatorweek.'
One user mentioned that the situation and Dobrik's involvement were "frustrating." Another user stated that the "Vlog Squad doesn't deserve to be on the show."
However, some users came to David Dobrik's defense, stating that this was performative of those boycotting the show.
Discovery Channel stated that the premiere of Dobrik's "Sharkbait" will be on Sunday, July 11th. According to Suzy Antonyan, another Vlog Squad member, Instagram, she, along with other Vlog Squad members, will be featured on the show.
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