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The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘All over the place' – Conor McGregor brutally blasted for snubbing shock fight amid UFC hiatus
CONOR MCGREGOR has been blasted by KSI for snubbing a lucrative boxing match on Alcatraz. The UFC icon was on course to throw down with the social media sensation in a crossover boxing match on the former American prison Island. 3 3 The shock showdown was seemingly trending in the right direction before former two-weight world champion McGregor walked away from the deal. And KSI - real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji - has appeared to have given up hope of ever sharing the ring with The Notorious. During an appearance on Misfits Boxing's YouTube Channel, he said: 'We had a fight set up and Conor said no. "I don't know, it could be money, it could be his mindset [or] it could be a lot of reasons. "Honestly, I don't think he knows what he's going to be doing the next day. He's all over the place. "One minute, he wants to be the prime minister of Ireland, the next he wants to do a random side quest. "Who cares. It is what it is. But let him do his thing. It is what it is. I'm going to just move on and do me." McGregor, 36, claimed he pulled the plug on a bout with the YouTuber as the offer on the table didn't reflect his "worth". JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Irishman said: " There was an opportunity, or should we say a deal, to fight on Alcatraz recently in June. "And they came to me, and it wasn't my worth. As a fighter, we have to know our worth. Conor McGregor explains reason for major career changes amid UFC 'plateau' as MMA return remains a mystery "I hold every pay-per-view record in the book. I hold every gate record in the book." McGregor hasn't fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier nearly four years ago. He was set to return to the cage last June in a long-overdue showdown with Michael Chandler but pulled out of the bout with a broken left pinky toe. The Irishman recently pleaded with UFC supremo Dana White to get the ball rolling on his comeback. But the veteran promoter has poured cold water on the prospect of Mystic Mac fighting in the near future. 3 The 55-year-old said: "He's not fighting anytime soon. I haven't talked to him in a minute. "But yeah, I don't know when [he'll fight again]." If McGregor does ever fight again, his next outing will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018. The former two-division champion appealed the verdict returned at Dublin's High Court last November. He hopes the introduction of new evidence will overturn the result of the civil trial.
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Youtuber KSI buys giant chocolate egg during Guernsey visit
Social media star KSI was spotted in Guernsey on Wednesday, where it was rumoured he was filming a YouTube video. KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, is one of seven members of the Sidemen, a YouTube collective which has amassed nearly seven billion views on their was joined by fellow YouTuber's Simon 'Miniminter' Minter and Callum 'Callux' his visit, KSI went to local shop Rebecca's Chocolates where he brought a 2ft (0.61m) tall chocolate egg valued at £195. Whilst at the shop, he also signed a birthday card and other items for one of the chocolatier's nephews. Hanne Paint, owner of Rebecca's Chocolates, said: "I think he wanted to cause a bit of chaos when he was going back on the plane and whether he'd have to purchase another seat for it."Fellow Sidemen founding member Harry Lewis (W2S) was born in group filmed a hide and seek Youtube video in the island in April 2024, which has been watched 11 million times. The YouTubers visited a variety of other businesses in the Oatlands Village complex and played a game of mini golf. Mr Ruch said: "It was just wonderful having them here and getting them to see Oatlands and promote it."There was a load of people who came in - it was just fantastic to see a celebrity in Guernsey."It's great to get us on the map - I believe we're going to feature in a YouTube video."He added they were "welcome back anytime".
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sidemen Charity Match free live stream, how to watch and start time
A sold-out Wembley Stadium awaits the world's biggest creators in the Sidemen charity football match. Boasting 22 million YouTube subscribers and a total of 6.86 billion views, the Sidemen are the most famous creators on British soil, and they'll welcome fellow superstars from across the globe for this charity event. For those unfamiliar, the Sidemen are a collective comprised of Britain's biggest YouTube stars. It includes the likes of KSI, who has been successful in the fields of music and boxing. READ MORE: Tonight's rugby news as Finn Russell struggles to accept fate and Welsh coach quits job READ MORE: Wales U20s fall short in Scotland after two red cards put an end to title hopes The idea was birthed in 2016, with the first match being played at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium, with all ticket sales from that event going to the 'Saints Foundation' charity. The tickets alone produced £100,000 and an additional £10,000 on a JustGiving page. However, in the nine years since then, the Sidemen as a brand has skyrocketed. From SDMN clothing to 'Sides' fast food restaurants and a premium podcast subscription service, they have really taken off, with the icing on the cake being their Netflix documentary. Due to this, they took a monumental step up from that 2016 figure of £100k, by raising £2.4million in 2023 for various charities, including Rays of Sunshine, the Teenage Cancer Trust, and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 edition of The Sidemen Charity Match. The Sidemen Charity Match kicks off at 3pm UK time on Saturday, March 8 at Wembley Stadium in London. The Sidemen Charity Match is being streamed live on the Sidemen YouTube channel. The stream begins at 2.10pm. Sidemen FC: Olajide Olatunji - KSI Simon Minter - Miniminter Tobi Brown - TBJZL Joshua Bradley - Zerkaa Harry Lewis - W2S Vikram Barn - Vikkstar Ethan Payne - Behzinga JME Logan Paul George Clarkey Joe Weller Callux XQC Lazarbeam Randolph Mark Rober Manny Jasontheween YouTube Allstars: Sketch WillNE Kai Cenat Max Fosh IShowSpeed ChrisMD AngryGinge Theo Baker Carryminati Chunkz Fanum Lachlan Danny Aarons Stable Ronaldo Jynxzi Niko Omilana Deji
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BGT fans want KSI to permanently replace Bruno Tonioli as judge
"caption":"This image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21:00 Monday 17th Feb 2025\n\nFrom Thames\n\nBritainâs Got Talent: SR18 on ITV1 and ITVX\n\nPictured: KSI\n\nThis photograph is (C) Thames and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website further information please contact:\ image and the information contained herein is strictly embargoed until 21:00 Monday 17th Feb 2025\n\nFrom Thames\n\nBritainâs Got Talent: SR18 on ITV1 and ITVX\n\nPictured: KSI\n\nThis photograph is (C) Thames and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website further information please contact:\ Britain's Got Talent fans have had their say on judge Bruno Tonioli's temporary replacement KSI. Born Olajide Olatunji, the 31-year-old YouTuber joined Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden on Saturday, 22 February's premiere episode of the 2025 series, where his puppy-dog energy and rapport with the auditionees proved a popular blend with the watching public at home. Posting on social media as his debut on the ITV1 panel aired, the majority of X users were so onboard with the addition of KSI that they'd even be happy for him to stay full-time. KSI, who once called for supermarket vigilance over the sale of his energy drink Prime to children, won over almost every single person in the BGT fanbase this weekend - excluding the odd few. "Watching #bgt for the first time in years just for @KSI I hope they make him a permanent judge," read one tweet, illustrating the influencer's transcendent power. "Shame ksi isn't full time... Just saying," added another fan. Ksi so much better than Bruno #BGT — 𝙶𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗 𝙱𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚘𝚠𝚜 ✨ (@Strudle2807) February 22, 2025 KSI is actually a great judge so far #BGT — Random Guy (@RandomG65967974) February 22, 2025 Its only been the first audition on so far but I'm already asking … @BGT please have @KSI as a permanent judge next year #BGT #BritainsGotTalent — Laura-Amy (@laura_amyj) February 22, 2025 #BritainsGotTalent How hilarious is KSI lmfao can we keep him as a full time judge!!!! #Bgt #ksi — Kel Scarlett Blake 🇬🇧 (@blake_scarlett_) February 22, 2025 Can we vote whether we want KSI or Bruno? My vote goes to KSI. ##BGT #BritainsGotTalent — Honey Bee (@Imtherealanon) February 22, 2025 Read more: How to apply for Britain's Got Talent 'I won Britain's Got Talent but it breaks my heart people are so against me' Britain's Got Talent fans plead 'make it stop' as act swallows six swords It wasn't a clean sweep for the BGT newcomer, though, because there's still a small crowd out there wishing he'd never stepped foot on the show. "As if they couldn't scrape the barrel even lower. BGT have KSI as a guest judge," shared one person. Someone else wrote: "Why have they brought in KSI, he is unbearable." Tonioli, who also judged Strictly Come Dancing for 15 years up until 2019, does indeed return to the BGT panel this series, but his Dancing with the Stars commitments over in the US meant he missed some of the Blackpool-based auditions. Speaking about the Italian's replacement ahead of the opening episode, co-presenter Dec Donnelly commented: "It's always interesting when somebody new joins the panel for the first time because you see it through their eyes again and that kind of freshness. So he brought that to it. He brought energy, enthusiasm and a really interesting viewpoint. "He looked at whether acts would work online and go viral, so that was really interesting. He judged in a way that no judge has ever looked at the acts before." Britain's Got Talent airs Saturdays on ITV1 and ITVX.
