CCT Suspends Community Caster Lentbb After On-Stream Insult Toward BIG EQUIPA’s sosya

The Counter-Strike 2 community is once again discussing broadcast standards after community caster Lentbb was removed from casting CCT Season 3 Europe Series matches following insulting remarks aimed at BIG EQUIPA player Sofia “sosya” Vasileva.

The decision was confirmed by CCT RU by BetBoom, while rights-holder NarodCast warned that repeat violations could lead to a full casting ban.

Incident: Comments During BIG EQUIPA vs los kogutos Match

The controversy began during CCT Season 3 Europe Series #15, in a match between BIG EQUIPA and los kogutos.

During the second map (Mirage), with BIG EQUIPA trailing 3:12, sosya was left in a 1v3 clutch. While casting the round, Lentbb told the player to “lose faster” and followed the remark with two insults, later claiming the comments were a joke.

The clip quickly spread across social media and sparked backlash within the CS2 community.

sosya Responds: “Is This Acceptable?”

After the clip went viral, sosya shared her reaction publicly.
She said she initially wanted to post the round highlight, but instead discovered the caster’s remarks and questioned whether such behavior should be tolerated in esports broadcasts.

Her response triggered widespread discussion about professionalism and respect in Counter-Strike broadcasting.

Lentbb Apology and Donation

Following the backlash, Lentbb issued a public apology, stating the comments were said after a long stream and “slipped out.”
He later announced a donation of 150,000 RUB to the women’s crisis center POLINA and apologized directly to sosya.

Official CCT Punishment and Monitoring Period

CCT RU by BetBoom announced the disciplinary action:

Sanctions include:

Suspension from community casting until the end of CCT Season 3 Europe Series #15

Six-month monitoring period after reinstatement

Permanent casting ban if the incident repeats

This marks one of the rare cases where CCT has publicly disciplined broadcast talent.

Why This Story Matters: BIG EQUIPA’s Momentum in Women’s CS2

The incident drew even more attention because BIG EQUIPA are currently one of the most successful women’s teams in Counter-Strike.

Recent achievements include:

HLTV Women’s Team of the Year 2025

Team IGL ASTRA named Women’s Player of the Year

Recent roster additions including aiM and sosya

BIG previously emphasized the importance of visibility and exposure for women’s CS, making the controversy especially sensitive.

Related Incidents Highlight Growing Scrutiny in CS2

This situation arrives amid broader efforts to improve conduct and integrity in Counter-Strike tournaments.

CCT Competitive Integrity Crackdown

CCT has recently banned multiple teams and players for:

Account sharing

Identity substitution

Cheating violations

This shows tournament organizers are tightening standards across both competition and broadcast environments.

Previous Sexism Controversy in CS Scene

Another widely discussed case involved Viktoria “tory” Kazieva, who spoke about sexist behavior during practice against Team Spirit Academy.
Spirit Academy later apologized and promised disciplinary measures.

The Bigger Picture for CS2 Broadcasting

The Lentbb suspension highlights a growing expectation for professionalism in community casting and esports media.

With CS2 continuing to expand and women’s teams gaining visibility, tournament organizers appear increasingly willing to intervene when conduct crosses the line.