Norman to announce shock retirement from comedy?

Sad news for Thavaud fans. Speculation had been rife that YouTuber who filmed his life from his couch is about to announce his retirement from comedy, at age 39, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a comedian isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a comedian-content creator just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouNorman

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouNorman was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Norman was unlike any other comedian we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouNorman”
— @universalObserver, 3 May 2026

“I thought Norman retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 3 May 2026

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