KSI has revealed the private message he sent to Wayne Bridge after the former Chelsea and England defender pulled out of their planned Misfits fight.
The pair faced off at a Misfits event last month, with a fight subsequently confirmed for later in the year.
KSI, however, courted controversy when he made comments regarding Bridge's ex-partner and allegations that she had an affair with John Terry. She has always denied the allegations.
Bridge confirmed in an Instagram post that he could continue with the fight preparations, stating: "I feel like what was said crossed a line.
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"These are deeply personal comments that affect mine and other families involved in the situation. I'm a family man first and my priority is protecting them."
Earlier this month, it was announced that KSI would instead take on MMA star Dillon Danis in a boxing match on March 29. It will take place in Manchester.
Now, the YouTube and 'Sidemen' star has revealed what he privately told Bridge after their fight was called off.
In a new taping of the 'Sidemen Podcast', KSI confirmed that he had apologised to the former Chelsea defender for the comments: "I privately DM'd him. And the thing is, I messaged him like, 'Bro, I'm not a d***head...' But we're selling the fight. And I thought he should know that.
"Wayne Bridge, I'm sorry. I've told you in DM's anyway but, yeah, my bad."
Amid the Bridge controversy, KSI starred as a new guest judge on the ITV show Britain's Got Talent, with episodes airing from this month.
Speaking to Lorraine on Christmas Day, he explained: "When they asked me to do it, I thought they were joking! I was like, 'Really, why?'
"Then they came over to my house and they were deadly serious. I was like, 'Go on, then. It's a bit of fun. Let's enjoy myself'.
"I've had the time of my life. I got to see all types of talent, from England to Japan to Canada. It was just cool.
"There were some funny talent, and then some really cringe talent. I can't lie - I did press the red button [used if one of the four judges wants a performer to stop] a few times.
"I meant well and I wanted everyone to do well."
Topics: KSI, Boxing, John Terry
Ryan Smart