Version1 shocked North America and the world by becoming the second team to represent NA at Masters Reykjavik. They performed quite well with stand-in Jamal “jammyz” Bangash. V1 impressed spectators on the first global Valorant stage. Unfortunately, the trip to Iceland was not all sunshine and rainbows it seems. Riot Games has issued a competitive suspension to one of V1’s young stars, Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro as a result of his actions during the event.

Zellsis suspended for remarks made at Masters Reykjavik

The Valorant Champions Tour NA Twitter account revealed a competitive ruling for Zellsis‘ suspension. The full details of the situation have not been revealed. What is known is that Zellsis is said to have “made a categorically offensive and discriminatory remark about a tournament official” that resulted in Riot Games suspending him for Stage 3 Challengers 1. That is both the Qualifier and the Main Event. The full ruling can be reached through the VCT NA’s tweet and read on the official Valorant website.

Read the full ruling: https://t.co/NwBhWT1vPA pic.twitter.com/op5TFvEYeb

— VALORANT Champions Tour NA (@valesports_na) June 11, 2021

Version1 was quick to accept the suspension, issuing a statement on their Twitter account.

Riot has suspended Zellsis for an inappropriate comment at Masters in Iceland. Version1 and Zellsis regret the incident and apologize to Riot staff. We accept Riot’s decision and will be playing with a sub for the first open and closed qualifiers of stage 3 of VCT.

— Version1 (@version1gg) June 11, 2021

This was followed by an apology tweet by Zellsis himself. He expressed regret for whatever was said at Masters Reykjavik, also accepting the suspension as his team did. He also apologized to his teammates for thrusting another substitute situation upon them.

I want to apologize to Riot staff for making an inappropriate remark in Iceland. I take responsibility for my actions and will learn from this mistake. I’m sorry to my teammates for putting them in this position. Will be taking a few days off social media. I will be better. https://t.co/CvWJyDXuJF

— Jordan Montemurro (@Zellsis) June 11, 2021

There has been no announcement yet regarding who the substitute player may be for Version1. Calls for jammyz have come in the comments of Version1’s tweet. He is certainly available and knows the V1 play style after performing exceptionally with them at Masters Reykjavik.

With Maxim “wippie” Shepelev returning to the roster as regional play picks back up, he could easily slot back into the Viper role with jammyz loading in as a Duelist, which he has experience playing. This is all just wishful thinking on the part of the community at this point, however.

Nothing will be known regarding the stand-in for Version1 until they announce it themselves. Stage 3 of VCT is on the horizon and practice will be needed, so expect a decision soon. As well, nothing will be known regarding the comment made by Zellsis until he, V1, or Riot Games releases further details. That part seems unlikely, though.

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