Jonathan Gaming, also known as the ‘Universal MVP,’ was spotted sitting on the bench during the BGIS 2026 Survival Stage. This rare sighting, along with Jonathan unfollowing GodLike Esports’ Instagram handle, has sparked a lot of rumors regarding Jonathan leaving GodLike Esports, especially after he unfollowed Kronten and GodLike Esports’ page on Instagram. We finally have a statement from GodLike Amar on this evolving issue.

GodLike Amar’s Official Statement on Jonathan Gaming Benched in BGIS 2026

To reduce the tension, GodLike’s manager, Amar, is finally breaking his silence. He has made it clear that all these rumors about Jonathan leaving have been “baseless” and do not reflect what is really happening behind the scenes. Amar has stated that their main goal is to win a real trophy, and they want to make this dream come true alongside Jonathan.

Amar requested fans to stop spreading such rumors about their team and continue their support during this critical period of their tournament. Amar further stated that either Kronten, Jonathan, or he would let fans know about what is really happening.

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Why is Jonathan Benched?

Despite all the drama happening through social media, the reason behind benching Jonathan seems more strategic rather than personal. Recently, Jonathan himself mentioned in one of the live streams that he decided to sit out because the current lineup is performing exceptionally well.

Currently, GodLike Esports is dominating the Survival Stage, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table. Jonathan believes that as long as the team is winning and moving towards the Grand Finals in Chennai, the active lineup should remain the same.

What’s Next for GodLike?

As the window for the transfer window in BGMI is about to open on April 1st, it’s no surprise that fans are getting nervous about this. However, for now, it’s all about BGIS 2026. The team looks stronger than ever and is a favorite to qualify for the final event in the Chennai Trade Centre.

Though Jonathan is currently sidelined, his impact is still felt in the team, and fans are eagerly waiting for the day he comes back to the server and claims his throne again.