BLIIPI is one of the most watched kids YouTube channels in the world.
But fans have noticed that the actor who usually plays the children’s entertainer has changed.
Who is Blippi?
Blippi is a channel on YouTube that Stevin John started in 2014 to provide edutainment to kids from ages 2 through 7.
The show features a childlike character with a curious and energetic persona, much like his audience.
Blippi wears an orange and blue beanie hat, orange suspenders, a blue shirt, and an orange bow tie.
Since the show started, the channel has amassed more than 14 million subscribers and gained 10 billion views.
Why did the Blippi actor change?
In 2021 fans noticed that Stevin wasn’t playing Blippi, instead another actor has taken over the role.
Although you have to look REALLY carefully to tell the difference, the loveable character is currently being portrayed by actor Clayton Grimm.
Clayton is already familiar to fans, as he plays Blippi when the YouTube show goes on tour around the world.
This has seen him earn the nickname “Blippi from the live show”.
The reason why Stevin has stepped away from the role is because he is having a kid of his own with his fiancée Alyssa Ingham.
He made the announcement on Instagram in October 2021, with a photo of him kissing his fiancée, who was holding a strip of ultrasound photos.
The soon-to-be dad wrote next to the snaps: “Parenthood coming 2022.”
What is Blippi about?
Blippi tries to explain everything he sees to kids the way they understand it by describing the object and its purpose.
Some episodes include building sandcastles and learning sports, others include tours around museums, playgrounds, and even farmhouses.
The show includes musical elements and sees him sing and create new dances for children to enjoy.
Aside from the regular show, Blippi together with Moonbug launched Blippi Wonders, an animated series where he is off into different adventures.
There is also Blippi the Musical, where he will bring his antics and adventures to the stage.
