# TikTok blames moderator error for delayed removal of self-harm livestream

TikTok says a moderator error delayed the removal of a livestream by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton that displayed acts of self-harm. The company has since removed the content and acknowledged the mistake. The incident raises concerns about social media platforms' ability to quickly enforce safety policies.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/entertainment/tiktok-says-moderator-error-delayed-removal-perez-hiltons-livestream-showing-acts-self-harm) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:56:42 GMT

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/976228/tiktok-perez-hilton-livestream-moderator-error) — 2026-08-06T12:41:25-04:00

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5lnqjz497o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:32:06 GMT