{"id":323430,"date":"2025-12-25T13:50:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T13:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=323430"},"modified":"2025-12-25T13:50:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T13:50:34","slug":"james-banks-top-3-talent-of-the-year-2025-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/james-banks-top-3-talent-of-the-year-2025-reaction","title":{"rendered":"James Banks reacts to making the Top 3 for Talent of the Year 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>James Banks\u2019 spot in the final trio for Talent of the Year 2025 quickly became one of the most discussed moments at the start of the HLTV Community Awards. The host and journalist responded with an emotional message to fans. He thanked the community for its support and made it clear that he does not take the nomination for granted. For Banks, reaching the top three is not a formality. Instead, he sees it as a genuine honor earned through years of work on the biggest stages in Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n<h3>Banks\u2019 reaction: gratitude and respect for the community<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/G88v866WEAAhpP5?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>Shortly after the final voting round began, Banks addressed fans on X. He stressed that community support alone made his place among the finalists possible. Even after years at the highest level, he admitted that moments like this still matter deeply to him.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>With the community\u2019s amazing support, I\u2019m Top 3 for Talent of the Year. I never take this for granted \u2014 I love my job and give it everything I have. If you can vote for me one last time, I\u2019d be incredibly grateful.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>The post gained thousands of views within hours. It also drew dozens of replies, quickly becoming one of the clearest signals that the final voting stage was underway. For many fans, it reinforced that Talent of the Year is about more than popularity. It reflects the bond between the scene and its audience.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/top-20-hltv-players-of-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54967871482_d3004266c2_k.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Top 20 HLTV Players of 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/top-20-hltv-players-of-2025\">Top 20 HLTV Players of 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/top-20-hltv-players-of-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Jan 10<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Talent of the Year 2025 finalists<\/h3>\n<p>The following names reached the decisive stage of the Community Awards:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Freya Spiers<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Chad Burchill (SPUNJ)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">James \u201cBanKs\u201d Banks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Voting runs from December 24 to December 31. The winner will be announced on January 10 at the HLTV Awards ceremony in Belgrade. However, only HLTV users registered before December 9 are eligible to vote.<\/p>\n<h3>Community reaction: support, jokes, and debate<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/G88v861WsAA6l1H?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>Banks\u2019 presence in the top three sparked a strong and divided response. Fans reacted across social media and the HLTV forums.<\/p>\n<p>On one side, many openly backed Banks and called his nomination fully deserved:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cBanks, you are not top 3 \u2014 you are top 1\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201c100% deserved\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cDone again! Sorry SPUNJ!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These reactions highlight Banks\u2019 role as one of the most recognizable figures in modern CS2 broadcasts, from studio desks to Major arenas.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, a large part of the community favored other candidates. Most comments pointed toward SPUNJ or Freya:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cSPUNJ wins this one easily\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cFreya deserves it\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cFreya or Spunj, no way Banks is getting it\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There was also criticism aimed at the final trio itself:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cIs this a joke??? How are spunj and banks finalists\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cBanks here is insane\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Still, even skeptical voices often acknowledged the overall quality of the finalists. One popular comment summed up the mood perfectly:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>F*ck me, all 3 is FIRE. But Freya my queen<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/ropz-donk-zywoo-goat-debate-cs2-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-31-9.webp\" alt=\"ropz on donk, ZywOo, and the GOAT debate\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/ropz-donk-zywoo-goat-debate-cs2-2025\">ropz on donk, ZywOo, and the GOAT debate<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/ropz-donk-zywoo-goat-debate-cs2-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 25 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Context and significance<\/h3>\n<p>Talent of the Year has long been one of the most emotional HLTV Awards categories. The result depends entirely on fan voting. In 2025, the race clearly shows a split in the community. It is a choice between a studio analyst, a major-arena host, and the leading female voice in modern CS broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p>For James Banks, making the top three already signals strong community trust. Now, the final decision rests with the voters. The last days of voting will determine who becomes the face of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James Banks\u2019 spot in the final trio for Talent of the Year 2025 quickly became one of the most discussed moments at the start of the HLTV Community Awards. The host and journalist responded with an emotional message to fans. 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