Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSocial media personality KSI has urged the Sidemen to “be optimistic” following his announcement that he would be leaving the YouTube collective.Olajide Olatunji, 32, took to Instagram on Wednesday, posting a carousel of images featuring himself alongside Sidemen members. KSI confirmed in the caption that his decision is “real”, after initial speculation that his exit might be part of a prank or bet.In a direct address to his former colleagues, KSI said: “I know you’re all grieving in your own way because of my decision, but you knew it was coming for a while.”He encouraged them to "be optimistic" and "think positively", reminding them of their audience. In fullKSI shares fresh Sidemen statement as he sends plea to YouTube groupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
KSI urges Sidemen to ‘be optimistic’ after shock exit from collective
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSocial media personality KSI has urged the Sidemen to “be optimistic” following his announcement that he would be leaving the YouTube collective.Olajide Olatunji, 32, took to Instagram on Wednesday, posting a carousel of images featuring himself alongside Sidemen members. KSI confirmed in the caption that his decision is “real”, after initial speculation that his exit might be part of a prank or bet.In a direct address to his former colleagues, KSI said: “I know you’re all grieving in your own way because of my decision, but you knew it was coming for a while.”He encouraged them to "be optimistic" and "think positively", reminding them of their audience. In fullKSI shares fresh Sidemen statement as he sends plea to YouTube groupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
