One YouTuber is taking the idea of a long-term challenge to an entirely new level.
A YouTuber known as Skip has kicked off one of the most extreme content experiments on the platform, streaming himself 24 hours a day in complete isolation for a full year. He launched his project, called The Isolation Year, on January 10, 2026, and hasn’t stopped streaming since.
What The Project Looks Like
The project places Skip alone in a single room that serves as his bedroom, workspace, and training area. Cameras are on at all times, and he is not allowed to leave the room or meet anyone in person, similar to the format of Big Brother. There are no breaks from the stream, and everything is visible to viewers. His goal is to get in better shape and to enforce true accountability, with no distractions outside of that room.
Skip’s plan is simple but intense: no outside contact and no way to get out of responsibility. He’s committed to journaling and walking at least 15,000 steps a day on a walking pad, all while documenting every moment live.
In a preview post shared before the project began, he explained his philosophy, saying he wants to stop "explaining excuses" and instead document a full year of deliberate self-improvement.
Community Reactions
Viewers online are watching closely, hyped to see whether Skip can actually stay in total isolation for the full 365 days without leaving his room. His channel has already drawn tens of thousands of subscribers eager to follow his progress.
"Ignore the haters. People thought I was crazy when I said I wanted to walk across America. One year ago TODAY I completed that journey. You earned a follow."
While the project is supposed to focus on self-improvement, Skip’s year-long isolation makes it particularly extreme and concerning to some of his viewers.
"Yeah- this is not a great idea for just overall good mental health or physical health or any health. I sincerely hope that you do anything else but this."
What do you think of a streamer literally locking himself away for a full year on camera? Let us know in the comments.