Grammy-nominated singer and avid gamer Madison Beer has publicly addressed Epic Games with a direct request for her own Fortnite Icon Series skin while expressing frustration with recent changes to the battle royale.
The 2026 Hot Ones appearance saw the internet star and Twitch streamer pivot from the show’s traditional game format to deliver an honest message to Fortnite’s developers, urging them to “get serious” about the game’s direction.
Madison Beer Pitches Herself for Fortnite Icon Skin During Hot Ones Appearance
Beer, who has over 730,000 followers on her personal Twitch channel where she streams games including Fortnite and Fall Guys, appeared on the February 12 episode of the YouTube series Hot Ones. Host Sean Evans prompted Beer to play a version of “F**k, Marry, Kill” using the games Fall Guys, Outlast, and Dress to Impress.
Beer substituted Outlast with Fortnite and selected the Epic Games title as the game she would “marry” among the three options. However, she used the moment to address the developers directly.
“I love Fortnite,” Beer said during the segment, which begins at 18:37 in the episode. “They’ve changed it too much now, though. I’m a bit upset with you, Epic Games. Let’s speak really quickly, let’s get serious. Stop changing things that we love about Fortnite. Keep it original and give me a skin, please!”
Fortnite’s Icon Series Sets Precedent for Celebrity Skins
Fortnite has operated for nine years and regularly adds characters from major film, television, and video game franchises. The Icon Series specifically recognizes prominent internet creators, athletes, and musicians with in-game outfits based on their likeness.
Recent additions to the Icon Series include singer Chappell Roan, who received her own skin earlier in February 2026. Other celebrities and personalities who have received Icon Series skins include Sabrina Carpenter, IShowSpeed, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Beer has not been announced as a collaborator for any upcoming Fortnite content. Her comments represent her first public appeal to Epic Games regarding a personal skin.
Fans Support Beer’s Campaign for Fortnite Collaboration
Following Beer’s remarks on Hot Ones, some Fortnite players and Beer’s followers have expressed support for her request, urging Epic Games to consider the singer for an Icon Series skin.
This incident is the most recent gaming-related viral moment for Beer. She previously drew attention after publicly stating that she is a fan of streamer xQc, describing him as “funny” and noting that she “loves” watching his live streams.
No official response has been issued by Epic Games regarding Beer’s comments or the fan requests for her inclusion in Fortnite.