Harrowing Perez Hilton bodycam reveals bloodstained aftermath of blogger's self-harm livestream

Harrowing bodycam footage has emerged showing the bloodstained aftermath of Perez Hilton's alarming knife livestream, which saw him hospitalized.Hilton's crisis unfolded on August 4 in Miami when he began filming a live broadcast on TikTok during which he appeared to engage in self-harm.The livestream continued for about 15 minutes before TikTok stopped the feed, and Hilton's account has since been banned by the platform.He was found by his sister, Barbara Lavandeira, inside the home's bathroom covered in blood and holding a box cutter.Miami Dade County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene following numerous calls from concerned viewers and the social media site's own moderation team – with newly-obtained bodycam footage showing the panicked moment emergency services arrived.The footage obtained by The Daily Mail, most of which has been redacted, begins with emergency services pulling a stretcher up to Hilton's home – while the celebrity blogger remains inside. Harrowing bodycam footage has emerged showing the bloodstained aftermath of Perez Hilton's alarming knife livestream, which saw him hospitalized - Hilton, blurred, is seen being carried out of the home Hilton's crisis unfolded on August 4 in Miami when he began filming a live broadcast on TikTok during which he appeared to engage in self-harm - pictured 2025 First responders enter the home to treat Hilton, while a concerned onlooker looks on. Hilton, 48, is blurred on the footage as he is carried out by EMTs with a voice heard saying 'watch his arms' before he is placed onto the stretcher.While Hilton is not visible, blood can be seen on the walls of his apartment. A police report of the incident obtained by The Daily Mail reveals that Hilton was 'suicidal' the week prior, with his sister taking him to hospital 'to get help.'Hilton was 'unusually quiet' on the day of his livestream, with his sister checking on him and finding him locked in his bathroom.When she unlocked the door after Hilton refused to exit, she found him 'naked and covered in blood.' Lavandeira then fled the residence with her child and Hilton's kids, per the report.The report states that Hilton then walked out 'naked and bloody' and began 'banging on the vehicle's driver window' before police arrived and he fled back inside the house and locked the front door. The 911 audio of Lavandeira's call confirms she was with Hilton's three young children when she discovered him. She said: 'My brother is having a meltdown, he had an issue last week, he was suicidal.'He is all cut up and he is covered in blood. He's awake in the bathroom.' The footage obtained by The Daily Mail, most of which has been redacted, begins with emergency services pulling a stretcher up to Hilton's home – while the celebrity blogger remains inside While Hilton is not visible, blood can be seen on the walls of his apartment Hilton, 48, is blurred on the footage as he is carried out by EMTs with a voice heard saying 'watch his arms' before he is placed onto the stretcherShe confirms she 'did step out of the house because I had his kids with me' and was making the 911 call from her car, adding that she believed Hilton was armed with a 'box cutter or a knife.'The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Hilton for comment.The crisis occurred several months after Hilton moved from Las Vegas back to his hometown of Miami, and he was living there with his three young children and his mother at the time of the shocking livestream incident.Hilton was treated for lacerations and an overdose before being transported to hospital under Florida's Baker Act, a state law that allows for the temporary and involuntary hold of individuals suffering a mental health crisis.His family confirmed that he experienced significant blood loss and multiple broken bones.'Perez is alive, he's getting help, and he's surrounded by people who want to see him healthy and happy again,' their statement concluded.'Right now, those are the things that matter most.' He spent over a month in hospital receiving psychiatric care. In September he transitioned to a residential treatment facility where he is expected to stay for 'several more weeks' or longer.Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, does not have access to a phone or laptop.His communication with friends and family has been restricted during this crucial time of recovery.Hilton's three children, Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, eight, are currently living in Miami, Florida, under the temporary custody of his mother, Teresita Lavandeira.'His three children remain together, safe, and doing well in the care of their grandmother, who has stepped in to care for them full-time during this unexpected chapter,' Hilton's relatives continued. Hilton's loved ones said the celebrity blogger will continue to remain under professional care so he can focus completely on his recovery Hilton's three children, Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, eight, are currently living in Miami, Florida, under the temporary custody of his mother, Teresita Lavandeira - pictured 2022 Above, Hilton and mom Teresita Lavandeira with Mario and Mia in 2018 in Culver City'Our family's priority continues to be giving them as much stability, routine, and "normalcy" as possible while their dad focuses on his recovery. We are incredibly grateful for everything their grandmother is doing for them.'The internet personality is allowed to see his children but those visits must be supervised by an approved family member or a therapist, TMZ reported, citing court documents.Hilton must obtain 'psychiatric clearance' prior to those visits, according to the outlet.On Tuesday Hilton's family and team delivered an update on his recovery.PerezHilton.com posted a note addressing the gossip blogger's ongoing treatment, which they said had progressed to its 'next phase' in a cautiously optimistic update.The post also included a sweet photo of Hilton's three children as they went trick-or-treating while their father remained in treatment.'It’s been three months since our family began navigating this difficult time. While it hasn’t been easy, we’re grateful to have some positive news to share about Perez’s recovery,' the update began.Hilton's family and team revealed that he had 'transitioned into the next phase of his treatment' in October. If you or someone you know needs help in the US, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988. If you are in the UK, call Samaritans on 116 123 for free. If you are in Australia, call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.