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YouTube Star KSI Leaves The Sidemen Collective
1 Jun
Summary
- KSI announced his departure from The Sidemen in a YouTube video.
- The Sidemen confirmed KSI's exit, stating it was his decision.
- KSI cited being pulled in many directions as his reason for leaving.
KSI, a globally recognized YouTuber, has announced his departure from the well-known content collective, The Sidemen. In a video posted to his 18.4 million subscribers, Olajide Olatunji, known as KSI, revealed that he has been "pulled in a lot of directions" and made the decision to leave the group. The announcement came as a surprise to many, including the rest of the collective.
The Sidemen confirmed KSI's exit through a statement, expressing their sadness but also their anticipation for future projects. They assured fans that adjustments would be made and exciting content was planned. KSI clarified that his departure was amicable, with "nothing bad" having happened between him and the other six members. Over the past few years, KSI has expanded his career beyond YouTube, judging Britain's Got Talent, launching businesses, and investing in a football club.
The Sidemen collective, with over 10 years of video creation, boasts 140 million YouTube subscribers. Their content has increasingly crossed over into traditional media, with KSI gaining mainstream recognition from his television role. The group's reality show, Inside, has aired on Netflix, and a new culinary series, Sidemen Presents: SideMenu, is set to launch on Prime Video and YouTube. KSI is not involved in this latest venture.
