I say the killshot because all of this is of PPP's machinations and whilst Craig delivered a massive blow, he still has hope left of chirping around Ashton's knee going "see I felted him, right, right?" Ashton has the sword of Damocles above him. He can end all this in a second, the connection with Keem, the whales but most importantly this illusion of friendship. Ashton has never said once to Phil that they are friends but offered that illusion. Phil has sought acceptance for years because of his loneliness.
Those images post the beating were very telling of Phil's apprehension now, he just told a really well connected Podcaster/Journalist to fuck off over sheer pettiness. Keem is a nobody nowadays, he licks around but he does not have the connections he thinks he does. KC probably have better connections than Keem honestly as they are on better terms with their guests and honestly act professional in interviews. That look is Phil knowing that this can be over in a second because his masters may not be happy with him.