Summary – Vitaly Zdorovetskiy (born March 8, 1992; age 33) is one of the most controversial YouTubers and internet personalities of the last decade. Known for his wild pranks, adult content, vigilante stings, and countless arrests, he’s built a chaotic empire across platforms like YouTube, Kick, and Instagram. Whether you see him as bold or reckless, Vitaly’s impact on digital entertainment is undeniable—and unforgettable.
During the rise of YouTube around the world, prank and stunt content was at its peak—wild, unexpected, and super fun to watch.
And one of the creators who truly mastered this genre was Vitaly, a Russian-born YouTuber behind the popular channel VitalyzdTv – A very controversial creator.
He ruled the prank scene for years… until 2024, when things took a sharp turn. Similiar to many past instances, One of his stunts led to serious accusations—theft and harassment. And where did that lead him? Detainment. He’s currently being held by the Philippine authorities, though the punishment might not end up being too severe.
So, if you’re curious about the full story—his case, career, rise to fame, and everything in between—read till the end.
Table Of Content
- Who is Vitaly?
- Controversy | Arrest
- Social Media Handles
- Early Childhood
- Education
- Family
- Wife/Girlfriend
- Career
- Net Worth
- Facts
1. Who is Vitaly? | Overview
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, better known online as VitalyzdTv, is a 33-year-old Russian-born YouTuber famous for his bold prank and stunt videos. He launched his YouTube channel VitalyzdTv in 2011, and quickly gained global attention for his outrageous, funny, and sometimes controversial content.
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His channel mainly focuses on public pranks, extreme stunts, and social experiments—many of which went viral over the years.
Vitaly isn’t just a big name in Russia; he’s an international YouTube star with:
- 10.2+ million subscribers
- Over 1 billion total views
Apart from YouTube, he’s also been involved in several side projects, including creating content for TV and launching his own adult prank platform called Vitaly Uncensored.
Despite his popularity, his career has also seen multiple controversies and legal issues—which have only added more attention (both good and bad) to his name.
2) What happened to VitalyzdTv? Arrest?
In early April 2025, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy—famously known as VitalyzdTv—was arrested in the Philippines following a series of incidents during his Kick livestreams that quickly went viral. The content involved harassment, attempted theft, and publicly disturbing people around Metro Manila.
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Here are the key details of the case:
Where was he arrested?
He was apprehended at a hotel in Pasay City by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on April 2, 2025, following the viral stream titled “Vitaly DISTURBING THE PEACE in Philippines 😈.”
What were the charges?
Vitaly faces multiple criminal charges, including:
- Unjust vexation
- Alarm and scandal
- Attempted theft
- Public harasment
He was arrested for “undesirability” under BI Operations Order No. SBM 2014-048, related to Commonwealth Act 613, and is now considered undesirable for immigration.
Where is he now?
As of April 2025, Vitaly is being held at the Bureau of Immigration Bicutan Detention Center (BI-Bicutan) in Muntinlupa, where he awaits trial. According to Philippine Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, “We will not deport him. He will be held accountable under the law here in the Philippines.”
How long will he be in detention?
If trials go as expected, Vitaly could remain in detention for the next 2–3 years. If found guilty, he might not be released until 2027 or 2028.
3. Social Media
4. Childhood of VitalyzdTv
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was born on March 8, 1992, in Murmansk, Russia, as Vitali Aleksandrovich Zdorovetskiy. But he didn’t stay in Russia for long. Most of his childhood was spent in Odesa, Ukraine, where he lived for 13 years, studied, and grew up dreaming big.
Later, Vitaly and his mother immigrated to the United States, leaving behind their Russian roots. During this move, they were temporarily relieved of their Russian citizenship due to the absence of his father.
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But let’s be honest—his childhood was far from ordinary.
Vitaly once dreamed of becoming a professional skateboarder, but that dream came crashing down after he got injured. With his hopes shattered and bills to pay, he started working at the age of 15 as a garbage collector, earning just $5 per hour.
Still hustling, he later became a sign-spinner, dressing up as Uncle Sam and earning $20 for 3 hours of spinning signs under the sun.
Eventually, he found a job as a busboy at a restaurant in Miami, Florida, trying to get by like any other teenager chasing survival.
And then… came the shocker.
At just 18 years old, Vitaly made his on-screen debut—not on YouTube, but in an adult film scene alongside pornographic actress Diamond Kitty, produced by none other than Bang Bros in 2011.
(You can check out his video for the full backstory!)
5. Education
Vitaly has kept most of his academic background private, so not much is publicly known about his formal education. However, here’s what we do know:
Vitaly spent his early years in Odesa, Ukraine, and lived there until the age of 13 or 14. It’s believed that he completed his primary education there.
After moving to the United States with his mother, they settled in Boca Raton, Florida. It’s likely that he attended middle and high school in the Boca Raton area, although the exact institutions he went to haven’t been confirmed.
6. Family of VitalyzdTv | Parents
There isn’t much detailed public information about Vitaly’s family, but here’s what we do know:
- Vitaly is an only child, meaning he has no brothers or sisters.
- He was raised by a single mother, whom he deeply loves and respects.
- His mother played a major role in his life — from raising him in Ukraine to later migrating with him to the United States in search of a better life.
- There’s no public information available about his father or any other relatives.
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Despite limited info, it’s clear that his mother has been his biggest support system throughout his journey.
7. Relationship
Here’s a fun twist — in most of Vitaly’s early prank videos, his go-to move was kissing random girls on the streets! That bold, flirty style was actually what made his content go viral in the beginning.
Now, coming to his real-life relationships — yes, Vitaly has had a few serious ones:
- He previously dated Bri Teresi, a popular model and influencer.
- Later, he was in a relationship with another YouTuber named Kinsey Wolanski, which lasted for about two years (from 2018 to 2019).
However, after that, there’s not much public info about any current relationship. Looks like he’s kept his love life pretty private in recent years.
Fun Fact – During a game in America, Kinsey, his second girlfriend, ran onto the field to promote Vitaly’s new business website called Vitaly Uncensored.
8. Career
We all know Vitaly from his YouTube channel, right? But before we dive into his YouTube success, let’s take a quick look at his life before the internet fame, his early ventures, and jobs he took on to get by.
a) Before YouTube
Before Vitaly rose to fame on YouTube, he had a series of odd jobs, which we mentioned earlier in the childhood section.
Vitaly started working at the age of 15 as a garbage collector, making just $5 per hour.
His hustle didn’t stop there. He later became a sign-spinner, dressing up as Uncle Sam and earning $20 for 3 hours of spinning signs under the scorching sun. Eventually, he landed a job as a busboy at a restaurant in Miami, Florida, doing what many teens do—surviving and making ends meet.
Then came a surprising twist: at just 18 years old, Vitaly made his on-screen debut not on YouTube, but in an adult film scene alongside actress Diamond Kitty, produced by Bang Bros in 2011.
b) YouTube
Vitaly has a YouTube channel named VitalyzdTv, with over 10.2 million subscribers, 200+ videos, and 1 billion+ views in total.
He launched the channel on August 8, 2011, and uploaded his first video, Disturbing The Peace Part 1, just a few days later on August 11, 2011. It featured him pulling awkward and weird pranks in public spaces—this set the tone for his early content.
Initially, Vitaly focused on prank-based series like Disturbing the Peace, Russian Hitman, and How to Pick Up Girls, quickly gaining traction for his outrageous style.
His major breakout came in 2012 with the viral hit Miami Zombie Attack Prank, inspired by the real-life Miami cannibal incident. The prank, which now has over 33 million views, showed him dressed as a zombie scaring random people—especially in poor neighborhoods. However, it stirred controversy, as many felt it targeted and humiliated Black individuals. Some even accused him of racial bias in earlier videos, including one where he impersonated a cop and falsely accused Black men of robbery—an act that got him arrested for impersonating a police officer.
Another risky stunt followed in June 2012: the Russian Hitman Prank. Dressed like a hitman, Vitaly planted a briefcase and told a man he had 60 seconds to run. The prank led to his arrest for making bomb threats, though the charges were later dismissed.
In 2013, he showed a different side in Extreme Homeless Man Makeover, where he helped a man named Martin with clothes, shelter, and a job offer. He also raised funds to fix Martin’s teeth but had to stop the campaign due to his criminal past. Still, doctors stepped in to offer the surgery for free, and the story got coverage on Good Day LA.
Later that year, he went viral again with his first Gold Digger Prank, where a woman rejected him until she saw his Lamborghini Gallardo—the video racked up 18 million views in just a week.
In 2014, he dressed up as Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, faking a violent scene with real-life amputee Nick Santonastasso, shocking random bystanders.
In 2015, while in Croatia, he jumped on the car of former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader as a prank—right outside prison!
Despite massive popularity, many of Vitaly’s pranks have been criticized as fake or staged. Even so, his influence in the prank genre landed him a movie deal. In 2015, Lionsgate acquired distribution rights to Natural Born Pranksters, a prank film starring Vitaly.
c) Controversies
Vitaly has always been a controversial figure—whether it’s getting arrested, pulling extreme pranks, invading live events, or creating questionable content, he’s found himself in hot water more than once.
It all started in July 2014, when he ran onto the field during the FIFA World Cup Final in Brazil, grabbing global headlines. That was just the beginning.
In 2016, he was arrested twice—first for climbing the Hollywood Sign in May, and again in June for streaking during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Cavs and Warriors.
Then in 2017, he stormed the field during Game 5 of the World Series, right after a home run by Carlos Correa, leading to yet another arrest.
Things escalated in 2020. He got jailed in Egypt for climbing the Pyramids of Giza, and just months later, was arrested in Miami Beach for allegedly attacking a female jogger, leaving her injured. He was charged with aggravated battery and released on a $7,500 bond.
Most recently, in April 2025, he was arrested in the Philippines after livestreaming a chaotic spree in Bonifacio Global City, Manila. He was seen harassing security guards, stealing items, threatening a woman, and even jumping on moving vehicles. He also made offensive remarks towards a surfing instructor in Boracay and urged his fans to review-bomb local businesses.
As of now, he’s detained in Taguig at the Bicutan Detention Center, labeled an “undesirable alien” and “flight risk”, with multiple cases pending against him under Filipino law.
Yep, controversy has always followed Vitaly—and sometimes, he’s run straight into it.
d) Vigilantism
Alright, here’s where things take a wild turn.
Over the past year, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has taken his content to an even more controversial space—online vigilantism. On platforms like Kick, he’s been livestreaming a series of intense sting operations, claiming to expose predators and criminals. But instead of handing things over to the authorities, Vitaly often takes “justice” into his own hands—with bizarre and borderline disturbing results.
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In one such stream, alongside fellow controversial figure Sneako, Vitaly lured a man to an apartment, claiming the person had been chatting inappropriately with someone he believed was underage. Rather than call the police, Vitaly confronted the man, shaved his head and eyebrows to look like a clown, and told him he could only leave if he ate his own pubic hair. No arrests were made, and many viewers were left questioning the ethics—and legality—of the entire situation.
In May 2024, another sting operation in Southwest Miami-Dade saw Vitaly scare a suspect with a fake alligator. The police weren’t impressed. A Miami-Dade detective later warned that such setups are dangerous: “You don’t know if these people are armed or how they’ll react under pressure.”
The same month, he and a group confronted a man in a Publix store, accusing him of arranging to meet a minor. They blasted emergency sirens through a megaphone, chased him, and caused a scene—again, no arrests.
Things got even murkier when Vitaly started collaborating with celebrities. In July 2024, he claimed to have staged an operation with rapper YG, though some social media users called it fake. He also said he paid Quavo $300,000 for a collab that never happened—then controversially brushed it off as a “black people thing,” which sparked further backlash.
In another vigilante stunt with The Game and Wack 100, a man accused of predatory behavior was punched during the confrontation. A separate July sting with Ty Dolla Sign ended with a 70-year-old man getting hit in the face, falling to the ground, and injuring his head.
By November 2024, things escalated legally. A Hollywood screenwriter sued Vitaly, claiming he was falsely accused and humiliated on camera. He alleged that the group uses actors in their 20s to bait suspects, then later claims they were minors. The man also stated he was targeted because of his sexual orientation and profession.
So, is Vitaly fighting for justice—or just chasing chaos and clout? Either way, these vigilante stunts are a whole new level of controversy, and they’re raising serious questions about ethics, safety, and truth.
e) Other Shows
Vitaly also runs multiple shows on his social media accounts like Instagram and kick, with Kick being his main focus.
- Catching Predators
- Catching Cheaters
- Catching Homewreckers
- The ultimate block
- What would you do?
He also gamble on his social media like stake, color gambling etc. Don’t focus on these as it is said – Gambling is bad.
f) Boxing Career
In recent years, Vitaly stepped into the boxing ring, joining the ranks of influencers-turned-fighters. While his professional boxing appearances have been limited, he’s gained attention for his build-up antics and trash talk more than actual ring time.
9. Net Worth
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has built an impressive fortune through his YouTube success and various business ventures. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at around $7 million, which he’s earned primarily through:
- YouTube ad revenue from his pranks and stunts.
- Sponsorships with brands that align with his wild, humorous persona.
- Merchandise sales from his own line of branded clothing and accessories.
When it comes to his lifestyle, Vitaly enjoys the fruits of his labor. He owns properties in Florida and Los Angeles, reflecting his love for living in vibrant, trendy locations. And, of course, he’s not one to shy away from luxury — Vitaly owns multiple luxury cars and is often spotted rocking high-end branded clothes.
In addition to his online presence, Vitaly has expanded his reach with multiple companies, one being Vitaly uncensored – an X-rated website, that her girlfriend promoted by invading the UCL pitch.
10. Facts about VitalyzdTv
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Rise to Fame: Gained fame with the “Miami Zombie Attack Prank!” in 2012.
Controversial Pranks: Known for pranks that often sparked backlash, including accusations of racism.
Multiple Arrests: Arrested for stunts like climbing the Hollywood Sign, streaking at NBA games, and running onto World Series fields.
Vigilante Actions: Livestreamed sting operations, accusing people of inappropriate behavior, often criticized for being dangerous.
Exhibition Boxing: Holds a record of 1 win, 0 losses, and 1 draw in exhibition boxing.
Luxurious Lifestyle: Owns properties in Florida and Los Angeles, multiple luxury cars, and several businesses.
Net Worth: Estimated at $7 million from YouTube, sponsorships, and merchandise.
Adult Film: Debuted in an adult film scene with Diamond Kitty at age 18 in 2011.
Publicity Stunts: Gained major attention for running onto the field during the 2014 World Cup and climbing the Pyramids of Giza in 2020.
Charitable Efforts: Helped a homeless man with clothes, a hotel room, and raised $10,000 for dental surgery.
Fake car crash – In one of his video, he faked a car crash and send everyone well-known into turmoil.
Broke his neck – At the age of 22, Vitaly broke his neck and back in a car parachute accident.
Collabs – He also has multiple collaborations with multiple celebrities like Akon, Adin Ross etc
Trump Supporter – He is also a very big Trump supporter.
FAQs
1. What is Vitaly’s real name?
Ans: Vitaly’s real name is Vitaly Zdorovetskiy.
2. How many followers does Vitaly have on Kick?
Ans: Vitaly has over 100,000 followers on Kick.
3. What is Vitaly Zdorovetskiy known for?
Ans: Vitaly is known for his prank videos on YouTube, especially his viral pranks like “Miami Zombie Attack Prank!” and public stunts.
4. How did Vitaly break his back?
Ans: Vitaly broke his back in 2016 while attempting a stunt at a YouTube event, falling during a risky prank.
5. What does Vitaly mean in Russian?
Ans – Vitaly in Russian means Full of Life. That means, a person full of life and energy.
