Controversial US YouTuber lands in Brisbane and stops to pose with fans at the airport – before having a Thanksgiving dinner in Australia

James Charles, a popular YouTuber from the US, arrived in Australia on Friday. He was seen leaving Brisbane Airport wearing comfortable clothes.

The 26-year-old beauty influencer, who has faced controversy, looked happy as he walked through the airport wearing grey sweatpants and a sweatshirt.

He completed his relaxed outfit with a pair of comfy white sneakers, and took a moment to talk with and take pictures with some of his fans.

The American celebrity smiled broadly and flashed a peace sign as he wheeled his luggage towards the waiting cars.

James is visiting Australia to spend Thanksgiving with his fans on the Gold Coast. He’s hosting a special dinner for a small group to help promote his makeup line, Painted.

I’m so excited! As part of the launch for this amazing local brand, they’re hosting a special dinner for 30 of us contest winners, and we each get to bring a guest. It’s going to be a fantastic night!

James posted a video and photos on Instagram showcasing his new Painted warehouse located on the Gold Coast.

This recent sighting follows a July controversy where the YouTuber faced online criticism for angrily complaining about truncated domes – textured surfaces that assist people with visual impairments in walking safely on sidewalks and in public spaces.

The makeup artist made a heated, expletive-filled complaint in a video that has since been removed, focusing on his frustration with the textured surfaces on the ground. He repeatedly expressed annoyance at having to wheel his luggage or shopping cart over them.

You won’t believe the rant James went on! He was absolutely fuming about those ridiculous obstacles they place outside grocery stores and airports – you know, those annoying bumps and things. He really let loose, using some pretty strong language to express his frustration with them.

Okay, seriously, I just need to understand! What are they even for? If I was a structural engineer, a real professional, could someone please explain the actual purpose of these things to me? It’s driving me crazy!

I just spent $200 on groceries and now I’m incredibly frustrated thinking about having to push this cart over the bumpy parking lot. It feels like the cart might fall apart!

Clearly frustrated, James jokingly pretended to be a carton of eggs being jostled around. He then exclaimed, “Why? What the heck? Seriously, what the heck?”

He went on to complain, asking why airport floors are so uneven that luggage bounces and items inside shift around during travel.

He exclaimed that it was having a seizure and asked repeatedly what the purpose of the bumps was, suggesting they were causing unnecessary suffering. He seemed frustrated and confused, questioning the logic of the situation and asking for an explanation.

Oh my gosh, the second that picture went up, everyone immediately jumped in to explain what those little bumpy things on the ground are! It’s like, people were so quick to tell him they’re called truncated domes – they’re these textured surfaces designed to help people who are blind or have trouble seeing navigate safely. It was honestly amazing to see so many people being so helpful and informative, even if he didn’t know what they were! I was just scrolling through, soaking it all in, it was fascinating!

These textured ground surfaces, often called detectable warnings or tactile paving, have a unique pattern you can feel with your feet or a cane. They warn people walking about changes in the ground, like approaching street crossings or other potential dangers.

James removed a video where he expressed strong opinions, but many people online were upset by what they saw as his ignorance and entitled attitude.

Honestly, I was really surprised to see such a negative reaction online recently. Someone posted about a city installing helpful features for people with visual impairments, and instead of being pleased, they actually expressed more dislike for the initiative! It’s amazing how something designed to help others can sometimes bring out negativity – I always try to focus on the positive impact these things can have.

I’m baffled by his reaction. When the city installed that in the subway, I genuinely believed it was a good safety improvement for everyone.

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2025-11-29 04:35