Who is Super Bowl 2021 streaker Yuri Andrade?
A MAN dressed in a "Vitaly Uncensored" leotard invaded the pitch during the Super Bowl 55 on Sunday, February 7.
Yuri Andrade, 31, was arrested after running onto the field during the game but was later released.
Who is Super Bowl 2021 streaker Yuri Andrade?
Yuri Andrade, of Boca Raton in Florida, ran across the field with around five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the Buccaneers’ 31-9 victory over the Chiefs.
According to USA Today, Andrade described himself as "self-employed" to authorities and said he was in "international business".
On Instagram, he describes himself as "Super Bowl Streaker".
His appearance was a publicity stunt to advertise for an adult website owned by social media personality Vitaly Zdorovetskiy – who is believed to be friends with Andrade.
Andrade told USA Today that he anticipated that he would be arrested for running onto the field.
He said: "It was just a joke between friends, pretty much.
"It wasn't nothing crazy like I was trying to harm anyone."
Andrade later appeared to brag about his exploits on his Instagram page, posting a video of his move with the caption, "I am the f*****g king now."
What has Yuri Andrade been charged with?
He has been charged with trespassing after being tackled to the ground in front of a global audience on Sunday, according to The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough County jail records show Andrade posted $500 bail and was released shortly after 8am on Monday, February 8.
The records did not indicate if Andrade has an attorney to speak for him.
What is Vitaly Uncensored?
Vitaly Uncensored is an adult website founded by Vitaly Zdorovetskiy.
Explaining why he decided to create the site, Zdorovetskiy said: "When the censors tell me 'no', I say 'f**k them'."
Streakers promoting the Vitaly Uncensored brand have caused chaos at some of the biggest sporting events in the world.
Kinsey Wolanski made her name as she charged onto the pitch during the Champions League final between Spurs and Liverpool.
The 24-year-old – who made an estimated £3.8million from the prank – is the ex-girlfriend of Zdorovetskiy.
Who is Vitaly Zdorovetskiy?
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is a Russian-American YouTuber who handles VitalyzdTv and also runs Vitaly Uncensored.
He used the Super Bowl event to bring attention to his adult website.
In April, Zdorovetskiy was charged with felony aggravated battery after allegedly jumping out of his car and tackling a woman to the ground, the New York Post reports.
In January 2020, Zdorovetskiy spent five days in an Egyptian prison after he was caught climbing the country’s iconic pyramids.
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