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Ethan Payne Biography

Ethan Payne is a YouTube sensation who rose to prominence with his FIFA gameplay videos. He is a YouTube comedic video game commentator who posts videos on his channels Behzinga and Beh2inga about games ranging from FIFA to Grand Theft Auto. He goes by the alias Behzinga on the internet.

Ethan Payne Age

How old is Payne? Ethan is 31 years old as of 2026. He was born Ethan Leigh Payne on  20 June 1995 in London, England,  the United Kingdom.

Ethan Payne Education

Payne went to Marshalls Park School and later studied video games development at South Essex College.

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Ethan Payne Height

How tall is Ethan? The famous YouTuber stands at a height of  5’5″ (165 cm).

Ethan Payne Family | Parents

Payne was born Ethan Leigh Payne in London and was almost entirely raised by his mother Ruth, who battled cancer throughout his childhood.

Ethan Payne Dad

His biological father abandoned him before he was born, and his stepfather, whom he met when he was six months old and mistook for his biological father, abandoned him when he was thirteen due to drug addiction and debt.

Ethan Payne Wife | Married |Daughter

Payne is happily married to his wife, Faith Louisa Kelly. On April 3, 2024, they shared the exciting news of their engagement on Instagram. The couple tied the knot in December 2024 and are proud parents to a daughter, who was born in September 2022.

Payne Net Worth

The famous celebrity has an estimated net worth of 1 million dollars. However, he has amassed a modest wealth through the revenues of his job as an online personality However,  this includes his property, funds, and earnings. Her main source of income is his work as a journalist. Apparently, information about his net worth will be updated later.

Growing Paynes Podcast

Payne and his then-girlfriend, Faith Louisa Kelly (who is now his wife), kicked off their podcast, Growing Paynes, in July 2023. They dropped their first episode on July 13, 2023, and you could catch it on platforms like YouTube and Spotify.

The podcast really took off in September 2023 when a clip of the couple debating whether women should adopt their partner’s surname after marriage went viral. This lively discussion ignited a lot of chatter online and helped the show gain a solid following.

After a year of consistently releasing weekly episodes, Growing Paynes wrapped up on July 25, 2024. The couple mentioned that their busy lives, especially with raising their daughter, were the main reasons for ending the podcast.

Ethan Payne Career | Behzinga

Ethan Payne kicked off his YouTube journey with his channel Behzinga on February 24, 2012, all while he was still hitting the books in school. The name itself is a playful nod to the catchphrase “Bazinga!” from the beloved TV show The Big Bang Theory, famously delivered by Sheldon Cooper, but with Ethan’s unique twist on the spelling.

In those early days, his videos were primarily centered around gaming, especially commentary on the Call of Duty and FIFA series. As time went on, he broadened his horizons, adding a diverse mix of content that included football-related videos, comedy sketches, and fitness tips.

On October 19, 2013, Ethan joined forces with four other British creators to establish the group Sidemen, which was initially known as Ultimate Sidemen. By 2014, the crew had expanded to seven members, featuring Vikram Barn, Joshua Bradley, Tobi Brown, Harry Lewis, Simon Minter, JJ Olatunji, and of course, Ethan himself. Together, they create a variety of online content, from challenges and sketches to gaming videos, all while successfully managing their own merchandise line.

In September 2019, The Sunday Times recognized Ethan as the 31st most influential online creator in the UK. Later that November, he made his debut in sports broadcasting, providing commentary for the highly publicized boxing match KSI vs. Logan Paul II on Sky Sports Box Office.