JOLLY is the creation of best friends Joshua Carrott and Oliver Kendal, known for their fun food and travel videos.
They have more than 4.7 million subscribers on YouTube and over 620,000 on TikTok, with more content on Instagram (@olliekendal and @koreanenglishman).
Here, we’ll explore who they really are: their background, rise to fame, and what makes them stand out as creators.
How old is JOLLY?
Ollie is 37 in 2025, and he'll celebrate his 38th birthday on November 16. His birth date makes him a classic Scorpio!
Where is JOLLY from?
Josh and Ollie are both from England—Josh was born in Brighton, and Ollie is from the London area.
The two became friends while attending university in London, where Josh was studying Korean after having lived in China as a teenager.
JOLLY's family and personal life
Ollie is married to his wife, Lizzie, and together they have a daughter named Juno. He also grew up in a unique setting, as his father was a church vicar.
And that friend Chris you often see in their videos? He’s actually family—Ollie’s brother-in-law!
JOLLY's journey as a creator
Josh and Ollie’s success comes from their genuine friendship and fun-loving approach to exploring global cultures through food.
- Before JOLLY, they launched “Korean Englishman” in 2013 to share Korean culture with their friends. This channel even started the famous Fire Noodles Challenge!
- They created JOLLY in 2017 as a second channel to explore all sorts of different cultures and topics for a wider, global audience.
- Today, the channel has over 4.7 million subscribers and they've collaborated with huge stars like John Cena and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- The name “JOLLY” is a cute mashup of their names: Josh and Ollie.
What kinds of followers does JOLLY have?
JOLLY's fans are mostly teens and young adults from all over the world, with lots of viewers tuning in from the UK and the US.
They're the kind of people who love watching hilarious food reactions, exploring different cultures, and seeing their favorite celebs try new things.
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