Flitz, whose real name is Amra Ricketts, left Smosh in early 2018 due to sexual assault allegations. He chose to step down to focus on his personal life and deal with the legal aspects of the accusations.
Amra “Flitz” Ricketts was a popular member of the Smosh family, known for his appearances on various Smosh-related series and his involvement in the Smosh Games sub-channel. In January 2018, Ricketts announced his departure from Smosh following allegations of sexual assault that surfaced online. The allegations were made by multiple women and were shared on social media platforms.
Ricketts took to Twitter to announce his decision to leave Smosh, stating that he did not want the allegations to distract from the brand and that he would be taking time to focus on clearing his name. He maintained his innocence, emphasizing that he was stepping down to prevent any negative impact on Smosh due to the controversy.
The situation was a difficult one for the Smosh community, as Flitz had been a well-liked figure and his sudden departure left fans with many questions. Smosh, which was part of the Defy Media network at the time, did not release a detailed statement regarding the situation, but the company did confirm that Ricketts was no longer with the organization.
Following his departure, Ricketts kept a relatively low profile, focusing on his personal life and dealing with the legal proceedings related to the allegations. The outcome of these legal matters has not been widely publicized, and Ricketts has not returned to the public eye in the same capacity as he had been with Smosh. The incident highlighted the broader issues of accountability and the impact of social media on personal and professional reputations.
