TommyInnit
English internet personality (born 2004)
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Thomas Michael Simons (born 9 April 2004), better known as TommyInnit (/ˈtɒmiˌɪnɪt/ TOMM-ee-inn-it[1]), is a British YouTuber, Twitch streamer and comedian. He gained popularity from creating Minecraft-related videos and live streams, including collaborations with fellow YouTubers and streamers in the Dream SMP.[2][3][4]
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9 April 2004
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| Born | Thomas Michael Simons 9 April 2004 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Genre | Gaming |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Subscribers | 15 million (main channel) 29.5 million (combined)[b] |
| Views | 2.52 billion (main channel) 3.37 billion (combined)[c] |
| Last updated: 30 January 2025 | |
| Website | tommyinnit |
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Joining the Dream SMP caused his YouTube and Twitch channels to increase in popularity.[5] As of 24 April 2023[update], his 11 YouTube channels have collectively reached over 27.74 million subscribers[b] and over 2.82 billion views;[c][6] his two Twitch channels have reached over 9.02 million followers,[a] making him the most-followed Minecraft channel on Twitch,[7] as well as the 18th most-followed overall.[8][9] While Simons had moved away from Minecraft related content, he still regularly uploads more personal videos and co-hosts the Shut Up I'm Talking podcast with fellow content creator Jack Manifold. Simons expressed interest in returning to Minecraft content in early 2026, and was announced to be competing in MC Championship: Spell Bound a few days later, his first MCC in nearly two years.
Early life
Thomas Michael Simons[7][10][11] was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England[12] on 9 April 2004[13] to Iain, a former arcade owner and the founder of the GameCity festival, who now works with Thomas, and Sarah Simons, a former actor and current teacher for people with disabilities.[14] Simons said that while at school he cheated on some of his mock examinations, and that the COVID-19 pandemic caused these grades to be counted as his official GCSE grades.[15]
Internet career
Simons created his first YouTube channel, Channelnutpig, on 15 February 2013[16][17][18] and his TommyInnit channel on 24 December 2015. He uploaded his first video on his TommyInnit channel in September 2018.[18] Simons typically uploads videos of himself playing Minecraft. He began streaming on Twitch in late 2018 and regularly streams Minecraft and Just Chatting.[19]
On 4 July 2020, Simons joined the Dream SMP,[20][21] a roleplay-focused Minecraft server run by YouTuber Dream.[22]
On 20 January 2021, Simons live streamed the finale of the Dream SMP, titled The Dream SMP Finale, which peaked at over 650,000 viewers, making it the third-highest all-time concurrent viewer livestream on Twitch, overtaking Ninja's Fortnite collaboration with Drake.[23][24][25] His streaming ventures would then earn him two Guinness World Records, with the help of content creator Jack Massey Welsh, for "most viewers of a Minecraft gameplay live stream on Twitch" and "most followed Minecraft channel on Twitch".[7]
In 2023, Simons, along with fellow Twitch streamers and YouTubers Wilbur Soot, Philza, Slimecicle, and Ranboo, started a new comedy group YouTube channel called The Sorry Boys.[26] The group officially went on an indefinite hiatus in March 2024, without any particular reason stated apart from "current circumstances".[27] In the days leading up to the hiatus, Wilbur Soot had been involved in allegations of misconduct.
Podcasting
In September 2024, he and frequent collaborator Jack Manifold launched a podcast called Shut Up I'm Talking.[28] Guests have included Dan and Phil, DanTDM,[29][30] Jacksepticeye,[31] Jedward,[32] Philza,[33] Tubbo,[34] James Marriott,[35] WillNE[36] and MatPat.[37]
Other ventures
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Live shows
On 1 July 2022, Simons performed a live special at the Brighton Dome, titled TommyInnit & Friends.[38] The show included many other popular internet personalities, including DanTDM, Jacksepticeye, Jack Manifold, Nihachu, and others,[39] as well as a tribute to Technoblade,[39]: 1:02:45 whose death was announced early the same day.[40][41][d]
Simons revealed in 2024 that after performing TommyInnit & Friends, he felt drawn to live performance. Soon after, he began doing United Kingdom and United States tours as well as speaking to comedians and being mentored by Daniel Sloss. As well as this, he began doing open mics and started getting more into stand-up comedy, beginning to pursue a career into comedy.[42][43]
From 7 June to 24 June 2023, Simons performed a live show across the United Kingdom, titled TommyInnit: Annoying at First, with fellow content creators JackManifoldTV and Badlinu.[44] On 5 May 2023, Simons held a one-off sketch comedy show at The Old Market in Hove, England.[45][46]
From 12 March to 25 April 2024, Simons performed TommyInnit: How to Be a Billionaire, a tour across the United States.[47]
On 19 November 2024, Simons announced TommyInnit: The Survival Tour, his first tour as a stand-up comedian. Each show was split into two parts, with Simons performing stand-up comedy in the first part and being interviewed by a guest in the second part. He toured the US, UK and Australia.[48]
Books
On 4 August 2022, Simons announced a book that he had been writing with Wilbur Soot titled TommyInnit Says... The Quote Book. The book was released on 13 October 2022.[49][50] All of the sales money from the book is being donated to Sarcoma UK in honour of Simons' and Gold's late friend Technoblade,[51] to whom the book was also dedicated.[52][53]
On 24 October 2024, Simons announced he would be publishing a satirical self-help book[54] titled TommyInnit's Guide to Survival to be officially released worldwide on 10 April 2025.[4]
Television
On 19 June 2025, Simons appeared as a guest panellist on a special episode of the British topical debate TV programme Question Time, centred around "the challenges of growing up in the 21st century".[55]
Personal life
Simons has lived in Brighton since January 2022,[56] having previously lived in Nottingham with his parents.[57] He grew up with two dogs named Betty and Walter. As of 2025, Walter has cancer.[58]
On 19 November 2022, Simons released a video on his main YouTube channel, announcing to his audience that he has a girlfriend. Her face and real name were not revealed, and she was instead given the nickname "Em".[59] On 6 May 2023, Simons uploaded a video titled "Minecraft, But My Girlfriend Face Reveals...", in which his girlfriend's face and first name, Molly, were revealed.[60] The pair broke up in 2024.[61][62]
Simons has been open regarding his struggles with clinical depression and anxiety.[63]
Filmography
Music video
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role | Ref. |
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| 2021 | "Inferno" | Sub Urban and Bella Poarch | Bellboy | [64] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Black Mirror | Himself | Cameo; Episode: "USS Callister: Into Infinity" | [65] |
| Question Time | Himself, panellist | Special episode exploring the challenges of growing up in the 21st century. | [55] |
Discography
Tours
Bibliography
- Simons, Tom; Gold, Will (2022). TommyInnit Says...The Quote Book. Quercus Publishing. ISBN 9781529427974.[68][69]
- Simons, Tom (10 April 2025). TommyInnit's Guide to Survival (Signed Edition). Quercus Publishing. ISBN 9781529445398.[70]
- Simons, Tom (10 April 2025). TommyInnit's Guide to Survival. Quercus Publishing. ISBN 9781529442229.[71]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | The Streamer Awards | Best Minecraft Streamer | Won | [72] |
| 2024 | Sarcoma UK Shining Star Awards | Partnership of the Year | Won | [73][74] |
| Publication | Year | World record | R. Status | Ref. |
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| Guinness World Records | 2021 | Most viewers of a Minecraft gameplay live stream on Twitch | Record | [7] |
| Most followed Minecraft channel on Twitch | Record |
See also
Notes
- Followers, broken down by channel:
7.40 million (tommyinnit)
1.61 million (tommyinnitalt) - Subscribers, broken down by channel:
15.1 million (TommyInnit)
3.47 million (TommyOutit)
2.82 million (TommyVODS)
5.33 million (Tom Simons)
221 thousand (tomaye)
16.1 thousand (TommyCLIPS)
715 thousand (TommySHORTS)
419 thousand (Channelnutpig)
727 thousand (Sorry)
212 thousand (Very Sorry)
194 thousand (Tom)
68.9 thousand (Black Tiger) - Views, broken down by channel:
2.341 billion (TommyInnit)
113.86 million (TommyOutit)
408.60 million (TommyVODS)
348.28 million (Tom Simons)
2.71 million (tomaye)
1.38 million (TommyCLIPS)
124.08 million (TommySHORTS)
6.98 million (Channelnutpig)
23.40 million (Sorry)
3.38 million (Very Sorry)
2.67 million (Tom) - This is based on British Summer Time (BST), the timezone the United Kingdom (where the live show occurred) was observing when the announcement of Technoblade's death, and Simons' live show, happened. Technoblade's death was announced at 2:29 am BST on 1 July 2022,[40] and Simons' live show was performed from 7:30 pm the same day.[38]