KSI has revealed he has split with The Sidemen to focus on his health, family and partner.
Since starring on Britain’s Got Talent, KSI has seen his fame boom further, with the star now opening up about about his decision to split from YouTube giants The Sidemen in an emotional video.
The musician, boxer and internet sensation didn’t take part in Sidemen Present: SideMenu, the culinary show which is the latest to go out on their hugely popular YouTube channel as well as Prime Video.
Before KSI announced his departure, The Sun revealed that The Sidemen would be be flying solo moving forward.
An insider said: “There isn’t an atom of bad feeling between him and The Sidemen, both understand that they’ve got huge workloads and are enjoying massive success.
“That just means they’ll have to move in different directions, but that doesn’t mean they won’t work together again at some point in the future.”
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And now KSI has spoken out in a statement of his own.
In a video posted on social media, the internet sensation said: “This is honestly the hardest video I’ve ever had to make in my life.
“I’ve gone back and forth on this decision for a very long time. I’ve spent months trying to figure out what the right thing to do is.
“But after a lot of thought, I’ve decided that I’m no longer be doing sidemen videos. Today, 31st of May, will be my final Sidemen video.
“Even saying those words out loud doesn’t feel real.”
KSI went on to say: “The Sidemen have been such a huge part of my life for over 12-13 years.
“For almost half my life, this Sidemen has been my second family. We’ve grown up together. We’ve travelled the world together.”
He later added: “The truth is, nothing bad has happened. This decision is completely my own.
“Over the last few years, I’ve felt myself being pulled in a lot of directions than ever before.
“Between everything else in my life, I feel like I’ve been running at full speed at 100mph.
“I’ve spent so long trying to be everything for everyone. Trying to be everywhere. Trying to do it all. Trying not to let anyone down. But somewhere along the way, I started losing the balance in my own life.”
KSI went on: “I’ve found it hard to make enough time for myself. I’ve definitely found it hard to find time for my family. I’ve found it hard to make time for the people I love. And I’ve realised that something has to change.
“The Sidemen deserve somebody who can give 100%. And right now, I know I can’t do that. It just wouldn’t be fair to the boys.
“It wouldn’t be fair to you. And it wouldn’t be fair to myself. Walking away from something you love is painful. Trust me, it’s not been easy. But deep down, I know it’s the right thing to do.
“Those boys helped shape who I am today. And I hope in some small way I helped shape who they became too.”
KSI then went on to thank each of the men behind the successful YouTube channel, before thanking the crew and the fans who supported them on their journey.
Concluding his statement, KSI signed off by saying: “But for now, I need to focus on myself, and I need to focus on fixing my work life balance, just so I can finally focus on my health, and finally make time to see my family and make time to see my partner.”
Before KSI’s departure was revealed, the Sidemenu show publicity raised suspicions when all the usual crew returned – Behzinga, Miniminter, TBJZL, Vikkstar and Zerkaa, along with frequent collaborator Jakey Davies.
Notable by his absence, however, was KSI and it was simply reported that he: “wasn’t available to film.”
Though both he and the Sidemen are unlikely to suffer as a result of the separation.
KSI has been a huge hit on BGT and is likely to be offered another spot on the judging panel next year, partly thanks to the huge social media following he brings to the show.
Meanwhile the Sidemen have made the leap from social media phenomenon to bona fide TV stars thanks to their deal with Prime Video.
The collective – who have over 160m subscribers between them – have also seen their Inside competition series moving to Netflix, where their 2024 doc The Sidemen Show had already topped the streamer’s UK chart.
I think they’ll be just fine.
KSI’s representatives declined to comment.
This comes after Britain’s Got Talent came to an epic end on Saturday night with their incredible live final.
he Hawkstone Farmers Choir was crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2026 over the weekend.
The act scooped the £250,000 prize money on the ITV show following a public vote, which saw over a million votes cast.
The history-making choir will also perform at the Royal Variety Performance in London in November.
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 50, announced the winner at the final held at London’s Eventim Apollo.
The Jeremy Clarkson backed group narrowly beat drone art act Celestial to win.
Choir leader Katrina Hawkstone said: “We are the first ever choir to have won Britain’s Got Talent. This is for all the farmers out there. For anyone who’s struggling, it’s not a taboo subject, speak up!”
