Jon Zherka is a Canadian content creator, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber, who’s become famous for live streaming on Twitch.
Age, Early Life, and Education Background
Jon Zherka was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, under the Pisces zodiac sign on 23 February 1995, which makes him 28 years old as of early 2024. He hasn’t revealed the names and professions of his parents, but is of Albanian roots; he spent his childhood in Vancouver, with his twin brother, who’s now a therapist. Zherka also has a sister, whose name is Julia, and two step-siblings, one of whom is named Mia Malkova.
Twitch
Jon worked as a nightclub bouncer before he began his social media career; he’s disclosed that it was GreekGodX and Tyler1 who inspired him to begin streaming on Twitch. Jon’s content quickly went viral after he first posted his streams on Twitch (@jonzherka) – his first video accumulated over half a million views in just a few days, which earned him the nickname, ‘Most Viral Man on Twitch.’ He’s fostered engaging and interactive conversations with his fans and fellow streamers – his content includes streams of popular games “Apex Legends,” GTA V,” and “Fortnite.” Additionally, he’s extended his online presence through the ‘just chat’ stream. Jon’s personalized approach to content creation has seen him accumulate almost 200,000 followers.
Jon has faced backlash on Twitch, and been suspended on multiple occasions. His first ban came in mid-2019 when he violated the platform’s user policies by allegedly uploading a violent and graphic clip. He also received a 14-day ban in January 2023 for uploading ‘exceedingly edgy’ content.
YouTube
Zherka launched an eponymous YouTube channel on 18 March 2019. He uploads pranks, vlogs, podcasts, and highlights on the channel, and occasionally invites other streamers to contribute to his videos. Moreover, he’s fond of posting social experiments and comedic content and uploaded his first video entitled “BEST OF JON ZHERKA (REVERSE KING OF THE HILL) on 29 July 2019. Some of his viral videos include “Zherka HUMILIATES OG-Dating Coach w/@MichaelSartain” (uploaded on 8 July 2023), “Jon Zherka Teaches SNEAKO About Adam22’s CIA History” (uploaded on 14 July 2023) and “Jon Zherka vs Prime FULL BOXING MATCH | Hosted by @AdinRoss” (uploaded on 19 September 2013), which have over 304,000, 275,000, and 242,000 views respectively. Zherka now has over 155,000 subscribers and has uploaded 190+ videos, which have accumulated around 20 million views as of early 2024.
Other Social Media Platforms
Zherka has a verified X (formerly Twitter) account. He joined the platform in February 2019, and has accumulated over 130,000 followers. He describes himself as a dark comedian, poet, and millionaire.
Zherka is also active on Instagram (@jon_fuking_zherka) with over 3,000 followers. He allegedly deleted his main Instagram account after leaking various controversial direct messages. Zherka extended his digital footprint by joining the live-streaming platform Kick, which was launched in 2022.
Other Works
Zherka hosts The Zherka Podcast, on which he invites a wide range of guest speakers to discuss an array of topics ranging from gaming to politics. He also runs the dating website, DATEIQ, on which he shares dating tips and helps his subscribers understand the deep psychological attraction triggers in the brains of women. As a comedian, Zherka explores somewhat controversial topics related to religion, race, sexual orientation, and gender dynamics.
Personal Life
Zherka is reportedly dating the Vancouver-based social media personality and Twitch streamer, Jenna Twitch. Jenna also streams on FairPlay Streaming and Kick. The duo allegedly met on AustinShow’s dating show “Rajjchelor” in 2019 and began dating shortly afterwards.
Previously, Zherka joked that he had a crush on the female streamer, Pokimane.
That awkward moment when she starts to realize you are fascist pic.twitter.com/InHNIUOeYc
— Zherka (@ZherkaOfficial) March 9, 2023
Rumors and Controversy
Zherka is a boxer who often participates in bouts. In September 2023 famous content creator, Nico Sneako, accused him of using controlled substances before fighting Izi Prime in a boxing match. Nico disclosed the information in a phone conversation with the online streamer, Adin Ross. Zherka hasn’t addressed the accusations.
Zherka sparked a controversy when he slammed the Instagram fitness influencer, Sara Saffari, and made derogatory comments about her demeanor and appearance on X. The duo engaged in a heated exchange of words, when Zherka criticized how Saffari interacted with other influencers and even went on to accuse her of ‘clout-chasing.’ The feud had begun when Zherka took to X supporting the controversial fitness trainer and social media influencer Myron Gaines’ views on ‘OnlyFans’ and women. To this, Safari replied, ‘Funny you say this. You’re a 30-year-old man who made a name for himself by doing this exact same thing. Calling people out & clout chasing…’ Replying to her, Zherka called her the ‘greatest retard the internet has ever known’ and went on to justify his role highlighting how he became popular for his opinions on masculinity.
Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance
Jon is of White roots, and has a pair of dark brown eyes and hair of the same color. He’s 6ft 5ins (1.96m) tall, weighs approximately 190lbs (86kgs), and his vital statistics are 44-32-38.
Net Worth
Jon’s main source of income are his YouTube channel, and Twitch accounts. He’s worth approximately $300,000, as of 2024.
Who’s Jon Zherka’s Girlfriend, Jenna Twitch?
Jenna was born under the Taurus zodiac sign on 22 April 1999, in Vancouver, and is 24 years old as of 2024. Little is known about her family, but sh’as disclosed that she has a sister named Julia.
Jenna began uploading content on Twitch in 2016, starting-off streaming “Runescape” gameplays before she transitioned to ‘just chatting.’ In 2017, Jenna was invited to that year’s TwitchCon at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Currently, the Vancouver native has over 265,000 followers on Twitch.
Jenna is active on Instagram (@jennatwitch) with over 600,000 followers. She uploaded one of her earliest posts – her picture taken during one of her tours in Los Angeles – on 2 November 2017. Jennna’s secondary Instagram account (@jdm_jenna) has over 40,000 followers. She uses her social media platforms to promote various brands such as CHANGE Lingerie Canada and Lucy in the Sky Store.
