Standout challenge and vlogging YouTube star Jake “The Viking” Franklin knows how to live life to the fullest. Posting regular weekly content from “Staying the Night at the Real Conjuring House” to “Filling My Nieces Room with 25,000 Ball Pit Balls,” Franklin’s authentic humour shines throughout. Franklin first captured viewers attention after appearing on the MrBeast YouTube channel and the 2018 video, “Do Water Repellant Shoes Actually Work?” Instantly recognisable for his signature hair and beard, Franklin’s “Viking” old-time explorer look sets him apart. With a rapidly growing fanbase across all of his social media channels, Franklin knows how to make an impact.
Throughout his energetic and adrenaline-fueled career, Franklin has earned a series of YouTube accolades. Some of his most notable achievements include “Last To Remove Hand,” “Egg Olympics,” “Last To Leave Roller Coaster Wins”, and of course, the “$60,000 Extreme Hide And Seek Challenge” title from his final appearance on the MyBeast channel. Engaging millions of viewers is no small feat. Franklin’s personal YouTube channel, “Jake The Viking”, has earned him over 28.6M views since his debut in 2015. There he gives a glimpse into his lifestyle, travelling and sheer fun on the road.
Franklin’s beard has become a bit of a celebrity in itself. So much so that his “How to Make an Epic Glitter Beard” video inspired several of his fans to make their own! From finding real-life dinosaur footprints to seeing if a Viking shield can stop a tank, wherever there’s a laugh, Franklin is keen to bring a slice of positivity to his fans.
