The Fall Of Nicolas Cantu Explained: How Dream Exposing The Once Acclaimed Voice Actor

Daniel Figaro
Nov 25, 2023
Nov 27, 2023

Nicolas Cantu, better known as Gumball Watterson from the popular animated series The Amazing World of Gumball, was once a rising star in the voice acting industry. He had millions of fans who admired his talent and charisma, and he seemed to have a bright future ahead of him. However, everything changed when he got involved in a controversy with one of the most influential Minecraft streamers, Dream.

Nicolas Cantu’s Situation: What Did Dream Expose?

Nicolas Cantu, voice actor for Gumball, Dora, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Skull Island, and more,

being homophobic, antisemetic, ableist, and threatening to kill me, everyone: pic.twitter.com/huH3433xfN
— Dream (@Dream) November 18, 2023

Dream provided screenshots, audio recordings, and other evidence to support his claims, which he posted on Twitter and YouTube. According to Dream, Nicolas Cantu had been secretly harassing him and his friends for months, sending them hateful messages, threats, and insults. Dream claimed that Nicolas Cantu was obsessed with him and wanted to ruin his reputation and career.

The expose quickly went viral, sparking outrage and disbelief among the online community. Many people were shocked and disappointed by Nicolas Cantu's behavior, and they expressed their support for Dream and his friends. Nicolas Cantu's social media accounts were flooded with hate comments, criticism, and backlash. He lost thousands of followers and subscribers, and his reputation was severely damaged.

The Dream Vs Cantu Feud: A Recap

The Dream vs. Cantu feud originated from an altercation at a party where Dream and Nicolas Cantu met for the first time. A video surfaced showing a heated exchange between the two during the party. Dream claims he wasn't the one recording, and Nicolas requested to be filmed.

Later, Dream released screenshots of private messages where Nicolas apologized for his behavior at the party and expressed uncertainty about the validity of the grooming allegation against Dream, which Dream denies.

The feud, dubbed 'Gumball vs Dream,' started when Cantu quote retweeted a Dream parody account, implying Dream sexually targets minors for grooming. The conflict intensified when a parody account made a pedophile joke about Dream, leading Nicolas to publicly call him a pedo. Dream retaliated by accusing Nicolas of assault, antisemitism, and other misconduct. Nicolas initially denied the accusations but later retracted some, leaving the situation in a state of tension.

How Did Nicolas Cantu Respond?

Nicolas Cantu tried to defend himself by denying Dream's accusations and calling them false and fabricated. He said that Dream was the one who had been harassing him, and that he had proof to back up his side of the story. He also apologized for any mistakes he might have made in the past, and asked for forgiveness and understanding from his fans.

However, his response was met with skepticism and ridicule, as many people believed that he was lying and trying to save face.