Ryan Kaji: Eight-year-old boy named YouTube's highest-earning star

He wins the accolade for a second year in a row

Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji, has topped a list of YouTube earners for a second year in a row, making $26million (£19million) this year.

Kaji and his parents review toys on the channel “Ryan’s World”, and increased their earnings from $22million (£16million) in 2018, according to an annual ranking by Forbes.

The figures are based on estimated earnings between June 2018 and June 2019.

Because he is a minor, Kaji’s parents have previously said most of the money he makes is being held in a fund to be put towards his college education.

The “Ryan’s World” channel normally releases daily videos of the family, from Texas, USA, unboxing toys and delivering their verdict.

YouTube accounts Dude Perfect and Nastya came in second and third, with $20million (£16million) and $18million (£15million) respectively.

Between them the ten highest paid YouTube stars earned $162million (£137million).