Social media star King Kenny is determined to avenge fellow YouTuber Niko Omilana as he takes on Celebrity Traitors.
Millions will know his name and be looking forward to seeing the internet star head to famous Ardross Castle in Scotland.
But if you don't, here is everything to know about King Kenny.
Who is King Kenny and what is his real name?
King Kenny is the online name of Kenny Oghenovo Ojuederie, a social media star and member of YouTube group Beta Squad.
He opened his YouTube channel in 2013 and began posting videos the following year.
His content has included entertainment videos, vlogs and pranks.
He joined Beta Squad in 2019 alongside fellow YouTubers Chunkz, Niko Omilana, AJ Shabeel and Sharky.
The YouTube group runs a shared channel with the same name, which has more than 12 million subscribers.
Kenny has also competed in social media boxing events.
His first fight was against American YouTuber FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena in London in 2022.
Kenny initially received a split-decision victory, but the result was overturned after an appeal. Temperrr was then awarded the win by unanimous decision.
In 2023, Kenny entered the Kingpyn Boxing High Stakes Tournament.
He reached the final against English YouTuber AnEsonGib, but the fight did not take place after Kingpyn declared bankruptcy and cancelled the tournament.
Kenny made his professional boxing debut in August 2022.
He defeated American YouTuber and martial artist FaZe Sensei by majority decision at The O2 Arena in London.
His professional record also includes wins against DK Money and Adam Brooks.
He lost to English musician Ashley Rak-Su, mixed martial artist and boxer Anthony Taylor, and Filipino TikToker Salt Papi.
Kenny announced his retirement from boxing in May this year after suffering a broken rib during a sparring session.
King Kenny hoping to avenge Niko Omilana on Celebrity Traitors
Ahead of Celebrity Traitors, Kenny has said his mission was to “avenge” friend and fellow YouTube star Niko Omilana, who was the first celebrity banished in the last celebrity series.
He said: "I'll be honest, after Niko went out last year, I stopped watching.
"When I heard I was going to play this year, I got determined to do this for Niko and avenge him.
"So I've done my homework and watched every single season and completed the first series of The Celebrity Traitors this time – which was a really good show – and here I am."
Kenny described himself as “competitive” and said he expected to become “more invested” as the game continued.
Asked whether he would prefer to be a Faithful or a Traitor, he said he was unsure.
King Kenny said: "I don't know.
"I'm a bad liar, but I'm a bad liar to friends and family.
"I think if it's strangers, it will be easier.
"If someone knows you well, they'll notice subtle things that others don't.
"I'll either be a really, really good Faithful because I'm a passionate, faithful person.
"But if I'm a Traitor? Well, it would be interesting, and no one really knows how that might be, including me."
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Who else is going on Celebrity Traitors this year?
Here are all the famous faces heading to the Scottish Highlands and taking part in the second series of Celebrity Traitors this year:
- Amol Rajan – Journalist and Broadcaster
- Bella Ramsey – Actor
- James Acaster – Comedian and Podcaster
- James Blunt – Singer/Songwriter
- Jerry Hall – Model and Actress
- Joanne McNally – Comedian
- Joe Lycett – Comedian
- Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor
- King Kenny – Content Creator
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer/Songwriter
- Maya Jama – Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
- Michael Sheen – Actor and Presenter
- Miranda Hart – Actor and Author
- Myha’la – Actor
- Professor Hannah Fry– Broadcaster and Mathematician
- Richard E. Grant – Actor and Author
- Rob Beckett – Comedian
- Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian
- Ross Kemp – Actor and Presenter
- Sebastian Croft – Musician and Actor
- Sharon Rooney – Actor
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When does Celebrity Traitors start?
The new series of Celebrity Traitors will return on Thursday, October 1, and will air twice weekly on Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The official video podcast and spin-off show, The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked, will also be back on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sounds.
Also new for 2026 is a special titled Traitor or Faithful? Claudia Decides, available on Thursday, October 1, from 9.15pm on BBC iPlayer.
It will reveal how Claudia selects her Traitors, offer a more personal look at the contestants and give viewers fresh insight into her decision-making process.
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