YOUTUBE star KSI has been spotted at a Sikh temple after being blasted for using a “disgusting” racial slur.
The influencer and boxer has been slammed in recent days for saying the word “p***” in a video posted online.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, quickly backtracked and apologised.
The influencer said there was “no excuse” for using the term – which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
In the days after he caused the uproar, the 29-year-old visited a mosque and spoke to the imam.
And now a video has been posted to Twitter of him at a Sikh temple in Kent.
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In the clip the Youtuber-turn boxer, who has 12.7 million Instagram followers, can be seen chatting and laughing away at Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara.
KSI was forced to make a public apology after he said the racial slur in a now-deleted video.
The influencer was taking part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
Much like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show, the group had to try to come up with a nine-letter word using the characters on the screen.
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It was then that KSI said his team “need points” and spat out the term.
Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
But, the moment sparked fury online.
BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me and got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
“Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.
“The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it’s normal.”
Meanwhile, teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
Renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter just hours after Sunday’s incident.
He wrote: “I wanna apologise for saying a racial slur in a recent Sidemen video.
“There’s no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn’t have said it and I’m sorry.
“I’ve always said to my audience that they shouldn’t worship me or put me on a pedestal because I’m human.
“I’m not perfect, I’m gonna mess up in life, and lately I’ve been messing up a lot.”
Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.
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KSI wrapped up the statement by saying he was also going to take a break from social media.
He then repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier on Wednesday.
The rapper said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
“In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the South Asian community.
“There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
“I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
“I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
The Sidemen also took to social media and said the clip “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable”.
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They added: “The fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt.”
The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions.
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