Who is Blippi and why did the actor change?

BLIPPI is one of the most-watched children's YouTube channels in the world.

However, fans noticed in 2021 that the actor who usually plays the kids' entertainer had 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 16million subscribers and over 10billion views.

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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 carefully to tell the difference, the lovable 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."

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The reason Stevin stepped away from the role was that he was having a child 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.”

The happy pair welcomed their son, Lochlan David John, on March 9, 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 and parents 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.

Is Blippi becoming a musical?

Blippi The Musical tour is coming soon to Abu Dhabi.

"The hugely popular Blippi The Musical tour will bring their blend of education, music and family entertainment to the UAE’s Etihad Arena next year," Gulf News reported.

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The family-friendly show is set to roll out on February 18 and 19 of 2023.

The musical will play twice a day at 11am and 3pm.

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