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F1NN5TER

F1NN5TER is the online alias of Jude Howarth, an English internet personality, Twitch streamer, YouTuber, TikToker, and OnlyFans model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

F1NN5TER is the online alias of Jude Howarth, an English internet personality, Twitch streamer, YouTuber, TikToker, and OnlyFans model. He became known for long-running cross-dressing content and for using the e-girl persona Rose on streams. In 2024, he said he was genderfluid and had started feminising hormone replacement therapy.

Early life and online beginnings

F1NN5TER was born Jude Howarth in Birmingham, England, on 21 April 2000. He first became known online through gaming content, including videos and streams.

Streaming persona and rise to prominence

He became widely known for cross-dressing content and for performing as Rose, an e-girl persona used in streams and social-media content. This presentation became central to his online identity and public recognition.

In March 2024, Howarth said he was genderfluid and had started feminising hormone replacement therapy. He has publicly used he/him pronouns.

Notable public attention

In 2023, Twitch temporarily banned him, drawing attention because the reported issue involved a policy usually applied to women. He also made public donations to transgender healthcare causes, including GenderGP.

Business and advocacy involvement

In November 2025, he said he had been involved in establishing Anne Healthcare, a UK-based non-profit private trans healthcare provider, and had given early financial support during its founding.

Key facts

  • F1NN5TER is the online name of Jude Howarth, an English content creator born in 2000.
  • He gained attention for cross-dressing on stream and for his feminine on-stream persona, Rose.
  • In 2023, Twitch temporarily banned him in a case widely discussed for how platform rules were applied.
  • In March 2024, he publicly said he was genderfluid and had begun feminising hormone replacement therapy.
  • He later said he was involved in supporting the founding of the UK trans healthcare provider Anne Healthcare.

Frequently asked questions

Who is F1NN5TER?
F1NN5TER is the online alias of Jude Howarth, an English streamer and internet personality known for cross-dressing content and gaming streams.
What is F1NN5TER's real name?
His birth name is Jude Howarth.
What is F1NN5TER known for?
He is known for Twitch and YouTube streaming, cross-dressing content, and his e-girl persona Rose.
When was F1NN5TER born?
He was born on 21 April 2000.
What did F1NN5TER say about his gender identity?
In 2024, he said he was genderfluid and that he uses he/him pronouns.
Does F1NN5TER have a Canada connection?
No direct Canada-specific connection is identified in the available sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1NN5TER
    Supports: Birth name, birth date and place, occupations, cross-dressing persona, 2023 Twitch ban, 2024 genderfluid announcement, and later involvement with Anne Healthcare.
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1NN5TER
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and identification as a British Twitch streamer and web video producer.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1NN5TER
    Supports: Nationality, aliases, and description as a British streamer, YouTuber, model, and cross-dresser.