YouTube Stars KSI and Vik Open Up On The Sidemen’s Global Domination | This Morning

They’re the KZbin stars with over 20 million subscribers, but what’s the real story behind the Sidemen’s global domination? A new Netflix film, ‘The Sidemen Story’, gives unprecedented access exploring their friendships and also the unexpected realities of being some of the world’s most famous influencers. We’re joined by Sidemen’s front men - Vik and KSI - to tell us all about it.
Broadcast on 05/02/2024
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[@AyyanTahir-sy8nc]

Love the way Vikk articulates himself and JJ nodding in approval . Big up KSI and Vikk.

[@_I_________________________I_]

Yeah fr

[@otoolealex]

Vik is JJ’s personal speaker.

[@aerah76]

​@@otoolealex you thought you did something there

[@TalkingTacosFood]

Ah my genius guy kicks again... What do you want now? Nobel prize or Oscar?​@@otoolealex

[@TheAbyss--]

@@aerah76He did he made a comment on a KZbin video

[@rohitkanna6002]

Vikk articulation is something else man, man sounds like a commentator

[@MrReklez]

fr

[@K2DZZYY]

So neeky

[@Flaginafingies]

​@@K2DZZYYah yes the average yt "being dumb is cool" mindset.

[@danfellows9502]

Sounds like Rishi Sunak

[@K2DZZYY]

@@Flaginafingies 😭 what r u on about

[@rnxwomplay9523]

I’m so glad to see vik there good to see some respect is getting put on his name

[@Tokiggg]

Apart from the fact that they misspelt his name

[@dewantoroo]

I think that's because he's good at waffling (professionally)

[@Spider-Man-Fan07]

Everyone In the Sidemen Have said it that he is the best in business wise and he is really good at talking

[@BrosNecessaryVideosOfficial]

Especially after that little girl violated him

[@Spitzy_]

​@Tokiggg his name is Vikram so no he's spelt it properly

[@themaskedsingerclips9925]

I love how the girl is just so invested into their story like she's some sort of fan whilst Dermot is an old man, just bewildered by the fact that these boys made money from playing video games.

[@jordanastro4694]

It’s the generational gap. People 30 and under grew up watching KZbin so it seems very normal to them.

[@yazer9821]

Whats your problem? I dont see anything wrong, youre just a hater for the sake of it..

[@Highervibesofficial]

hes probs wanting top switch jobs aahaha

[@sarthakshingre2011]

​@@yazer9821But he's not even hating lol

[@AsphyxiatingOxygen]

@@yazer9821grow up lad

[@khanage360]

Vikk sounding mature and confident

[@FaithsStardust]

Love to see it ❤

[@anantadubey4561]

My man Vik finally having his Justice Arc

[@Aniket.Mishra18]

These 2 are so organised, the way they speak make perfect sense. *Media trained*

[@user-jw1ef9wm1v]

imagine harry being there

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

@@user-jw1ef9wm1vwould be jokes😂 hope they have a delay on the broadcast

[@pugugly10]

media trained

[@pepejr10king]

​@@user-jw1ef9wm1vthe show would become popular if harry lewis the🐐 was there😂

[@Aniket.Mishra18]

@@pugugly10 exactly

[@aaxu1877]

Vikk is clearly the voice of the sidemen

[@shaedavis5818]

Vik and Josh are the 'Business Men' of the sidemen, they do the most in person and behind the scenes work

[@loco_bbx]

​@@shaedavis5818 Josh never gets credit for anything from the public, only from the Sidemen boys themselves 😢

[@infinitehero1]

@@loco_bbx ehh idk abt that from what ive seen at least from a vid standpoint everyone gives josh the props he deserves on videos he directs and more

[@jazzyjazzy903]

​@@loco_bbxI think everyone who watches sidemen knows that Josh makes the best videos in terms of ideas.

[@loco_bbx]

@@jazzyjazzy903 Us who watch a lot know but look at that Sidemen Sunday how Josh and Vikk are disrespected😬

[@kilyricmusic4663]

Vik is shining bruh

[@harsshh7]

JJ wearing Tobi’s Gift to him (necklace) is so wholesome

[@prithviroy11]

I think all of them wear both chains now. The one Tobi gave them recently and the one Simon had it made for them a few years ago.

[@shantanuranjan5462]

Vik is a great Speaker. So Clear Chain Thoughts.

[@joanna4500]

Vikk is so well spoken and JJ as well. So proud of them all, been watching for years 😊

[@user-cn3yg3fx5w]

Been watching the sidement since the beginning. So amazing, can't wait for the documentary!

[@novaclan8542]

They’ve fallen off hard now

[@reflekta_music]

@@novaclan8542 Didn't ask

[@od3rfla]

@@novaclan8542this wouldn’t have happened if they did tho

[@bluishbrorblx3551]

​@@novaclan8542 nah

[@TapZackGames]

@@novaclan8542 bro needs to check their view count lol

[@lailaayan306]

Vikk's PA and interview training is 10/10

[@Sunrayz22]

I'm glad to see JJ is getting a bit more active in the mainstream scene again, hopefully it means he will give his music career another go because that was a fun era.

[@therealhb1763]

Another go? It isn't done

[@GB_249]

hes been in the mainstream relatively frequently, Vikk went on The Wheel with Michael McIntyre but thats it i think, its just nice to see some of the other guys get a chance

[@Trabsol]

@@GB_249 It is because JJ was apparently fading away, even from his own friend group. He realised this and started getting more involved again and also wants to start streaming.

[@AB-ns2tt]

Boxing was mainstream, Pretty sure he was on good morning to promote his fight with tommy

[@Dercudez]

KSI has always been active in mainstream media

[@rvdavidsonstr5286]

It makes me cry how much the boys have grown globally. Love you Guys Always🥰

[@sudhindraprabhhu8368]

The punjabi and folabi duo❤️❤️

[@apBSThetic]

Vik and JJ really work well off each other.

[@llama079]

From vikk being the interviewer to now being interviewed. Absolutely amazing! What a journey these lads have travelled!!✨

[@junkiedawwggo]

JJ and Vikk swag

[@conorstewart2214]

This has got to be one of the better interviews I have seen with people like KSI and Vik. The presenters seems genuinely interested and asked some decent questions. Unlike a recent sky news reporter.

[@tylerkie3803]

Her : the 14th is Valentine's Day Me : I'm busy watching the Sidemen's Documentary on Netflix 😎

[@theo_2949]

😭😭😭😭

[@rishabhsharma-mp7tu]

Oh my god just had a fight regarding the same with my gf yesterday

[@REiNYT]

Vik is so well spoken

[@oloi1819]

The fact is it’s just gonna keep going

[@mylordplease]

From josh post

[@wedgyclips]

same lol

[@matthewwilliams9229]

Me too

[@adam_2539]

Cheers Geoff

[@azkoch]

Remember to share the documentary guys, let's increase the fanbase of this phenomenal group. We need to get the sidemen to 60 million subscribers on their main channel.

[@ophelie4360]

I wish the documentary would be released internationally :(

[@MidStrix]

@@ophelie4360wait, is it only going to be on Netflix UK? (I live in Australia)

[@jacknelson927]

I wish the documentary was on KZbin or tv not Netflix

[@ayushabhigyan]

@@jacknelson927true but, I think it’s good that it’s on Netflix, as the fans will obviously watch it and a large group of ppl who life under the rock and don’t know about the sidemen, will come across it through just scrolling on Netflix. As a sidemen fan I feel proud.

[@Abid-sw1hb]

@@ophelie4360and that brings us to our sponsor nordvpn

[@TheFifaPredictor2000]

0:16 JJ was like “i’ve been on this morning many times, you have the spotlight”

[@Atz.Blueprint.]

Vikkstar and JJ ❤

[@riyagoud6797]

Vik is so pure ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulsmithspearlywhites8888]

Vik's on fire here

[@user-yi6se2it4u]

love the vik and jj combo to come and talk for the show respect for both of them !

[@woi4905]

Its crazy how you think we have watched these guys for so long now, they really have made so much progress netflix x sidemen is rlly about to put them somewhere special.

[@natb9919]

So proud of these boys! They're a perfect interview duo as well, JJ with his chill good vibes and Vik with the great articulation. W presenters too, you could tell they were genuinely interested in the questions they asked.

[@riyagoud6797]

Vikkstar looks so cool and good, he's just glowing 😊

[@JordynNexus]

In 2013 would never have thought I’d see JJ on national tv talking about how it’s important to speak up about mental health 😭 I’m so proud of them

[@Tropicaya]

After the interview Vikk bought the TV station.

[@jodimackie5810]

As a fan of the Sidemen for many years I am so happy for them and where they have come ❤️

[@Dee_range]

W sidemen press run it’s crazy seeing them grow this big I been watching sidemen since I was in high school I can’t wait for the documentary

[@ashk683]

Goated group 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@finnfifa780]

Love how soft spoken the boys are. Started watching the Sidemen when I was 14, (KSI since I first downloaded youtube) and now I’m 21. Can’t believe they’ve been so consistent. All the best to the boys

[@TheFifaPredictor2000]

Discussing GTA on “this morning” is just wild 😂

[@VectorWasTaken]

Big up the sidemen

[@JKey]

vikk is very well spoken. Sound guy

[@aAaAAA-ppgg]

So nice I watched it thrice lol. Love the Sidemen!! Also love how quick Vik was to mention one of the charities! 💙

[@sanahussain4755]

Vikk was so amazing in this interview bless him, he smashed it he represented the sidemen so well

[@imarninorris182]

I also love how they both let each other talk and not over talk each other such a lovely thing to see!!

[@wedgyclips]

so proud of them

[@rpggamer6819]

Nice to see vik

[@irehthinker]

so proud of the sidemen. i’ve been watching them since october 2020 and it’s INSANE how much they’ve grown since then. i hope they grow a lot more in the future because they really deserve it

[@GogoTheCreator]

It's just so heartwarming to have grown up with these guys. Followed them separately, watched them form a group and make al these different forms of content. Glad I could've been 'a part' of their journey and matured with them. Can only be happy for these guys. Cheers! (Belgium)

[@Yxsufyt]

They’ve come a long way ‼️

[@tamrina4532]

genuinely so proud of them man

[@ammy5105]

Ahh so proud of vik and jj they’ve come so far!

[@yaqoobalbultamori5131]

Vik is very well spoken

[@nemedisxix]

Best KZbin group ever

[@luckycoin1388]

I like how jj always want to involve vik even if the question was towards him, real friendship right there.

[@saffronlouisa]

A lot of love and respect for these guys, absolutely smashing it 👏🏽👏🏽

[@KermitTh3Fr0g]

Vik is such a good speaker

[@user-qg9gu2zc3w]

Great Gentlemen along with the 5 others they have changed the UK KZbin scene as it had ever been known before ❤

[@mymuse2874]

Mygod Vikk is so well spoken, loved to just hear him share his thoughts and speak so well with clarity and JJ sounds mature as well :) positive vibes

[@LeonaDiCarryo]

What a great interview. The people interviewing sounded like they had already done some research, and were genuinely interested when they asked questions. The whole atmosphere just felt great, as a viewer.

[@Atz.Blueprint.]

Congrats to the Neflix, I’m so excited

[@xef7x346]

deffo the right choice to send these two on here

[@lillywoah1810]

Good to see the boys showing such maturity, but also good to see the show hosts being so respectful in their conversation. Definitely some morning show hosts that would be judgemental over the whole internet career concept

[@TheRightSoPod]

Knowledge and Vikktim running the show!

[@OunnaX]

I've been watching these guys for years man. glad to see them grow more and more ❤️❤️

[@picklerick8123]

First time in a while JJ is in actual media news, good stuff. Vikk handled this like he’s been doing it for years.

[@angelwind36]

this video just did a Random pop up and i'm glad it did. i didn't know they are coming out with a Movie(film)

[@connerpaul9401]

It feels so wholesome when youtubers from 2005-2012 talk about making videos because there was no money in it. Now if you start doing youtube you know there's a chance you'll get something out of it if you do it enough

[@josie2053]

good video to wake up to. love the sidemen promo

[@jibbinglibbing]

Huge inspiration! Exciting to see the Sidemen on This Morning!

[@josephgomes9777]

I was in elementary school when I first started watching the Sidemen back in 2014. 10 years later and we're still here, watching and enjoying their content. The Sidemen are one of the OGs of the KZbin gaming group scene

[@Tetrahedr0l]

Yo this had me cheesin, so happy for the boys

[@cheesegrater..]

i cant wait for the documentary after watching them for such a long time.

[@Friday4]

Very cool interview Thank you This Morning

[@princessflaky]

I love them so much speaking about mental health🫶🏼

[@funnypets1889]

JJ & VIKK 🖤

[@imlaw5395]

Vikk felt like jj's manager 😂how times have changed 😂

[@BK-rw6uw]

i love vikk

[@beisbollad]

Hes the goat man

[@skoobydoobie3308]

Proud af ❤

[@MuftiRahman11]

KSI and Vik❤ - what a duo! How they've evolved! Love this!

[@hycksfltr]

so so proud

[@spxcz-YT]

There all so humble honesty

[@MarkWilliamsRom]

Can't wait to watch the documentary

[@enosh1505]

vikk looks soo sharp

[@therealtaev1ous]

Come on the boysssss, for those that have been at the very start it’s a touching the moment seeseeing them on the big stage like this

[@sbhadra25]

Vikkstar ❤

[@TripleIProductions]

Great of Vikk and KSI to help out a smaller channel and organization! I say it sarcastically, but realizing it's true. Wild.

[@akgo2684]

Vik so well spoken. He's made for tv

[@Maxwellish]

big up these boys, they’ve come so far

[@bohart486]

KSI is a legend

[@CharllotteKatakuri]

You made it here finally after seeing post

[@gatiknainawat813]

watching 2 legends talking casually is phenomenal

[@jamiefurnell85]

Love these lads. Genuine boys

[@someonesucks7185]

A Sidemen documentary? I've been waiting for this😁

[@nickm4410]

They send KSI for publicity and Vik to speak😂

[@Frezri69]

So proud of them!

[@The_Curious_Cat]

So cool to see. And a group of people that's respectable, have fun and respect everybody and give a great example to younger generations. Instead of going for the easy route of hating or outrageous BS for clout and views.

[@Savage_Overlord]

im proud of these guys

[@uhshame]

congrats to the boys 🤘🏼