"This hurts me a lot": Dream talks about Caitibugzz's friend group not liking him amid GeorgeNotFound assault controversy

Clay "Dream" has expressed his feelings regarding statements being made by Caitibugzz's friends following the serious accusations of sexual assault made by Caiti against Dream SMP member GeorgeNotFound. She had alleged that George had non-consensually touched her, doing so within view of other individuals present on the scene. On the other side, Clay has responded in defense of George, stating that their interactions were "extremely positive" throughout the night, and she had many "opportunities of separation."

Dream took to his Space on X to give his opinion regarding the situation, stating that he would "love to talk" about any misapprehension and suggested that he had no idea of the situation until the accusations were made. Further, Clay apologized to Caiti for not making the environment conducive enough for her to express her feelings:

Dream has taken to X Space to talk further about the allegations by Caitibugzz and also mentioned the posts by her friends, reportedly calling him an "evil, manipulative mastermind" and stating that he was willing to listen and talk about "anything":

Fans have since reacted to Clay's comments, with many speculating and commenting about his involvement in the matter:

Many Dream SMP members have been recently involved in a series of allegations. This includes Wilbur Soot, who was accused by Shelby Shubble of "biting" her repeatedly to the point where she would be in pain. The pair also had to use a safe word. She further alleged that the creator would also bite harder upon the safe word being uttered.