Behzinga
YouTuber · British
About Behzinga
Ethan Leigh Payne, professionally known online as Behzinga, is an English YouTuber, digital content creator, and social media personality born on June 20, 1995. He earned widespread international recognition as a founding member of the popular British YouTube collective known as the Sidemen. Renowned for his infectious laugh, energetic personality, gaming content, and fitness transformation, Payne has amassed millions of subscribers and followers across digital platforms.
Early Career and The Sidemen
Payne created his primary YouTube channel in February 2012 while attending college to study video games development. His early uploads featured comedic commentary and gameplay videos focused on popular titles such as FIFA and Call of Duty. In October 2013, Payne teamed up with six other British online creators to form the Sidemen entertainment collective. As part of the group, he has featured in viral challenges, real-life game shows, travel vlogs, and annual charity football matches, helping propel the team to global prominence in internet entertainment.
Fitness Transformation and Business Ventures
In addition to gaming and group comedy, Behzinga gained widespread attention for documenting a dramatic health and fitness journey. Beginning in 2018, he underwent a major physical transformation, shedding weight and embracing long-distance running. His journey culminated in a three-part 2020 YouTube Originals documentary series, How to Be Behzinga, which highlighted his training for the London Marathon and addressed mental health awareness. Payne became an official athlete for fitness brand Gymshark and co-owns multiple Sidemen commercial ventures, including XIX Vodka, Sidemen Clothing, and the Sides restaurant brand.
Personal Life
Born in London and raised in Essex, Payne was brought up primarily by his mother, Ruth. He has been candid with fans about overcoming personal hardship and prioritizing mental health. Payne began dating content creator Faith Kelly in 2021; the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Olive, in September 2022. They announced their engagement in April 2024 and subsequently married. Payne is an ardent football enthusiast and a dedicated fan of West Ham United F.C.
Earnings & net worth — estimate
No confirmed net-worth figure is publicly available for Behzinga, so we don’t put a number on it. For context, profiles with a reach like this (4.1M followers) are typically paid $10,000 – $25,000+ for a sponsored post on Instagram and other networks.
Market-typical range for this follower tier — an estimate, not Behzinga’s actual income.
Behzinga on YouTube
Frequently asked about Behzinga
How old is Behzinga and what is their zodiac sign?
Behzinga is 31 years old (born 20 Jun 1995) and is a Gemini.
Where is Behzinga from?
Behzinga is British and is based in Essex, England.
What is Behzinga’s net worth?
See the estimated net worth and earnings section above. Figures are estimates compiled from public sources and are not officially confirmed.