Key Takeaways
- Stampy and his wife, Bethany Bates (Sqaishey Quack), had been together for a decade before deciding to part ways.
- Their breakup happened in autumn 2024, a few months before the public announcement.
- Both emphasized that they would remain close friends despite their separation.
Stampy, also known as Stampylonghead, a YouTuber celebrated for his engaging Minecraft content, has recently announced his divorce from his wife, Bethany Bates (known online as Sqaishey Quack), on January 29, 2025.
The duo ended their romantic relationship in autumn 2024 after a decade together.
However, their split was mutual and amicable, with both emphasizing that they would remain close friends.
The news took fans by surprise, sparking emotional reactions online. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
From Sqaishey's personal Instagram in case anyone hasn't seen, but they and Stampy broke up, but they're still good friends pic.twitter.com/cuNFd97B82
— Amber/Polly 🍉 (@MoonPrismPowr) January 29, 2025
Another tweeted:
Stampy and Sqaishey are getting a divorce??? This year is cursed omg
Via X
A third fan expressed heartbreak:
STAMPY AND SQAISHEY SPLIT NOOOOOOOOOOOO LOVE DOESN’T EXIST LOVE DOESN’T EXIST LOVE DOESN’T EXIST THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE TOGETHER FOREVER DAMNIT
Via X
Despite their separation, Stampy and Sqaishey have reassured fans that they continue to support and care for each other. In a joint statement, they said:
we still and always will love each other & be in each others lives, just not as a couple (a couple of sillies sure but not a romantic couple).
Via X
Their friendship remains strong, and they continue to collaborate on projects together, showing that love and respect don’t always fade after a breakup.
Stampy and Sqaishey tied the knot on July 28, 2019, a year after getting engaged in July 2018.
Their love story began in 2014, when they started dating after working together on various YouTube projects.
While the couple does not have children, they share a home with their beloved pets, including two dogs, Alyx and Mei, and a cat named Ori.
Meet Meet Bethany Bates (Sqaishey Quack): From Music to Minecraft and Collaborations with Stampy
Stampy’s former wife, Bethany Bates (Kye Bates), known online as Sqaishey Quack, is a YouTuber and video game commentator who has been creating gaming content since 2014.
Sqaishey is widely recognized for their family-friendly Minecraft videos, engaging storytelling, and collaborations with fellow creators.
Born on November 18, 1996, in the West Midlands, England (around Wolverhampton and Dudley), Bethany, who is genderfluid and uses they/them pronouns, is of British nationality.
While details about their parents remain private, Sqaishey’s love for music was evident from a young age, as they developed a notable vocal range and learned to play multiple instruments.
They pursued their passion further by studying music performance in college and worked at a movie theater before becoming a full-time content creator.
In May 2014, they launched their YouTube channel, Sqaishey Quack, initially as a hobby. However, the channel quickly gained popularity, leading them to become a full-time content creator within just three months.
Their channel primarily focuses on Minecraft, but over time, they expanded their content to include vlogs, storytelling, and collaborations.
Sqaishey often worked alongside their former husband, Joseph Garrett (Stampy), on several gaming series.
Some of their most notable collaborations on Sqaishey’s channel include Super Happy Fun Time, Twins, and A Duck and A Cat.
Stampy also made frequent appearances in Feather Adventures as a helper. Additionally, Sqaishey played through Stampy’s Sky Island Challenge, which later transitioned to Cloud Nest after completing all tasks.
Their content has continued to grow in popularity, cementing them as a prominent figure in the gaming community.
As of January 2025, Sqaishey has over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and has uploaded more than 190 videos.
Following their recent divorce from Stampy, Sqaishey has reassured fans that they remain committed to content creation and will continue engaging with their audience.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Joseph Mark Garrett, widely known as Stampy, was born on December 13, 1990, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.
- His father works as a graphic designer, and he has two older sisters, Rachel and Annette.
- In 2018, he set a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to craft and showcase ten cakes in Minecraft, achieving it in three minutes and 51 seconds.
