“I’m Not Touching Jarvis Till Marriage” – Streamer Peller Sparks Online Frenzy With Celibacy Vow

In a digital age where oversharing is the norm and internet fame is often tied to controversy, popular Nigerian TikToker and streamer, Peller, has made waves for a refreshingly unconventional reason: celibacy. The content creator stunned fans and critics alike after boldly declaring in a video with fellow entertainer Shank Comics that he’s choosing to abstain from any sexual activity with his girlfriend, Jarvis, until they tie the knot.

“I don’t smoke, I don’t drink and I’m not touching Jarvis till marriage,” Peller said during the candid chat. “She is not always at home. I live alone. All our vocations are mostly for content. I’m planning to marry her.”

The declaration, while seemingly wholesome, instantly ignited a social media storm. On platforms where skepticism thrives and every personal choice is open to scrutiny, Peller’s vow has been met with equal parts admiration, ridicule, and outright disbelief.

Peller and Jarvis, known for their creative collaborations and couple-themed content, have built a loyal following on TikTok, where fans often speculate on the nature of their relationship. The revelation that the two have never been sexually intimate, despite frequently appearing as a couple on camera, came as a shock to many — especially in an entertainment space saturated with suggestive content and behind-the-scenes drama.

“Not touching your girlfriend isn’t the problem at all, the problem is having it in your head that someone else isn’t touching her,” one user, @MezieAbia, commented, hinting at a suspicion that quickly spread across Twitter and Instagram. The implication? That Jarvis might not be as committed to celibacy as Peller believes.

Others joined in with more biting sarcasm. “This boy say he doesn’t drink? So on that Nedu podcast na water him and Javis drank?” @Officialsoliu quipped, referencing a previous appearance by the couple that had sparked rumors of partying and potential inebriation.

Still, not everyone found the idea laughable. “Why is everybody laughing here? You guys think it is not possible??” @abazwhyllzz asked, suggesting that celibacy before marriage isn’t as far-fetched as critics claim — especially in a country with deep cultural and religious values attached to purity and self-discipline.

But the skepticism didn’t stop. As more users chimed in, the narrative began to spin into a mix of mockery and cautionary tales. “U go cry no worry,” wrote @mubiscool2024, “but me I no believe anything you say again sha. Person wey her ex don use knack tire, you de keep am. No worry another guy go help you de yansh am.” The user’s crude language reflected a common theme in the responses: doubts over whether Jarvis is truly reciprocating Peller’s celibacy, or if the streamer is unknowingly playing himself.

The most cutting remarks came from those who cast Jarvis in the role of a master strategist. “Javis wey be Edo girl, she will bid her time and get as much as she can from Peller before she leaves. Marry ko,” @__oses said, alluding to stereotypes about women from Edo State being shrewd and calculative.

The video itself, now trending across multiple platforms, has sparked broader conversations around relationships, sexual norms, and personal boundaries in the influencer space. While many public figures capitalize on explicit content to gain traction, Peller’s choice to go against the grain has unexpectedly thrust him into the spotlight — but not necessarily in the way he may have hoped.

This isn't the first time a Nigerian entertainer has declared an abstinent lifestyle, but it is one of the rare cases where the announcement comes from someone already living with their partner — or at least appearing to be in a close-knit, content-creating partnership. The confusion around whether Peller and Jarvis actually live together has added another layer to the skepticism. “Una de live together con de lie for us say no touching till marriage, okay na,” another commenter wrote, suggesting that the logistics of their living arrangements don’t align with his claim.

The backlash highlights how much public perception can turn even the most well-intentioned statements into points of ridicule. For Peller, the attempt to showcase discipline and values is being interpreted by many as naïveté — or worse, performative storytelling meant to boost views and engagement.

Yet in a world where online relationships often blur the line between authenticity and performance, some fans are choosing to take him at his word. To them, Peller’s vow is a bold stand in favor of commitment and self-control — a message that’s rarely celebrated on the internet without cynicism.

One fan wrote on TikTok, “Respect to him if it’s real. The internet might laugh, but it takes guts to go against the flow and still be this open.”

Whether this public pledge will stand the test of time remains to be seen. But for now, it’s clear that Peller’s love life — or rather, the lack of physical intimacy in it — is going to remain a hot topic. The digital streets may be laughing, side-eyeing, and dropping wild hot takes, but there’s no denying one thing: in choosing chastity over clout, Peller has started a conversation few were ready for — and one that’s far from over.