Social media persona KSI has revealed that he despatched a message of apology to Wayne Bridge after upsetting the previous Chelsea star with a joke about John Terry.
KSI, 31, whose actual identify is Olijade Oluntji, was because of battle Bridge, 44, in a boxing match in Manchester on March 29, just for the latter to tug out of the bout after claiming that the YouTube star had ‘crossed a line’.
The social media sensation aimed a jibe at Bridge in relation to his ex-girlfriend’s alleged affair with John Terry.
Simply over a month after Bridge pulled out of the battle – doing so simply two days after it was initially introduced – KSI has shared the apology he despatched to Bridge.
Talking on his podcast, KSI stated that he made the joke in an try to extend pay-per-view gross sales (PPVs) for his battle with Bridge.
The YouTube star acknowledged: ‘I privately DM’d him. And the factor is, I messaged him like, ”Bro, I am not a d***head…”
Social media persona KSI has revealed that he despatched a message of apology to Wayne Bridge after upsetting the previous Chelsea star with a joke about John Terry
Simply over a month after Bridge pulled out of the battle – doing so simply two days after it was initially introduced – KSI has shared the apology he despatched to Bridge
‘However we’re promoting the battle and I believed he ought to know that.’
KSI added: ‘Wayne Bridge, I am sorry. I’ve advised you in DMs anyway however yeah, my unhealthy.’
It comes after he taunted Bridge by asking him: ‘Aren’t you the man that permit John Terry smash your ex?’
Bridge regarded greatly surprised earlier than responding: ‘You wish to go there immediately do you?’
KSI didn’t maintain again as he continued: ‘I am fairly positive that is what you are identified for’ earlier than continuing to guide the gang in a chant, singing: ‘Vanessa woah, Vanessa woah’.
Bridge dated former mannequin Vanessa Perroncel for 4 years after the pair first met in 2005 and gave start to their son, Jaydon Jean Claude, in November 2006, earlier than they break up in 2009.
Later that yr, the Information of the World alleged that Terry had been concerned in a romantic relationship with Vanessa, who was nonetheless relationship Bridge on the time the allegations have been revealed.
The pair had been shut mates for various years and, at one time, have been even neighbours in a gated neighborhood in Surrey.
Bridge dated former lingerie mannequin Vanessa Perroncel for 4 years after the pair first met in 2005
Bridge refused to shake Terry’s hand forward of Manchester Metropolis’s conflict with Chelsea in 2010 after the Information of the World alleged that Terry had been concerned in a romantic relationship with Vanessa
Wayne performed alongside John at Chelsea – the place the pair received two Premier League titles below Jose Mourinho – for 5 years till he moved to Manchester Metropolis in 2008.
Whereas Perroncel denounced the credibility of the story, which later prompted the newspaper to concern an apology, Bridge refused to shake Terry’s hand forward of Manchester Metropolis’s conflict with Chelsea in 2010.
Each gamers have been additionally goaded over the scenario by rival supporters, with the fall-out inflicting Wayne to announce his retirement from worldwide soccer in 2010, in order that he may keep away from Terry within the England setup, the place the latter was captain on the time.
Bridge is now married and has two kids with The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford.
Releasing an announcement following KSI’s feedback, he wrote: ‘I am positive a number of you’ve got seen what occurred on Saturday night time on the Misfits Boxing occasion.
‘Firstly, I believe it is necessary that I clarify my cause for accepting the battle. I all the time prefer to problem myself. This felt like a superb alternative to go up towards an attention-grabbing opponent on a giant stage.
‘I’ve all the time beloved boxing as a part of my on a regular basis coaching routine. I used to be totally ready to coach arduous and have some enjoyable. In fact, I anticipated to face some criticism, however I really feel like what was stated on Saturday crossed a line.
Bridge launched a prolonged assertion when he introduced he was pulling out of his battle with KSI
‘These are deeply private feedback that have an effect on mine and different households concerned within the scenario. I am a household man first and my precedence is defending them.
‘My opponent is somebody that many kids look as much as across the, together with my youngsters. I hope someday he’ll look again on this in another way. I personally do not wish to be concerned in these exchanges. I’ll not be combating on March 29.
‘I am nonetheless looking for my subsequent huge problem and have some thrilling issues arising in 2025. Thanks for all of the love. The help has been overwhelming.
‘I need my family and friends to know the way particular they’re. Deep down I do know that is the best factor to do.’
