KSI Finally broke his silence and explained why he's leaving Sidemen after 12 years. The content creator opened up about the personal issues that led to his departure from the wildly popular YouTube community.
This is why KSI is leaving Sidemen.
On May 31, 2026, KSI announced his departure from the Sidemen in a YouTube video.
The British content creator called it "the hardest video I've ever had to make in my life." He informed his 18.4 million subscribers that he would no longer appear in Sidemen videos.
The 32-year-old musician spent over 12 years with the incredibly popular seven-piece band. In an emotional video, he called the group his "second family." KSI emphasized that "nothing bad happened" and the decision remains "solely my own.".
KSI cited burnout and personal issues as the main reasons for his departure. He said he felt like he was "running full speed, 100 miles an hour." He also acknowledged losing balance in his own life while trying to cope with everything. In particular, he cited difficulties finding time for his family and partner.
The content creator acknowledged the band's remarkable achievements over the years. During their collaboration, they sold out stadiums, broke records, and produced Netflix series. However, he firmly believes Sidemen deserve someone who can fully dedicate themselves to the project. He said that staying with the band would be "unfair to the guys" and to the audience.
The remaining six members responded to his announcement on Instagram shortly afterward. They said the news "came as a surprise" and wished him well. The group confirmed they would continue to create content, host events, and perform shows without him.
According to their agent's website, Sidemen has a combined audience of 47 million across various platforms.
In conclusion, KSI expressed the need to focus on his health and personal relationships. Forbes estimated his net worth at $23.9 million in 2023. That same year, he ranked second among top content creators, behind only MrBeast.
The original article was published by Anubhav Chaudhry on the website ComingSoon.net .
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