 These made him an Internet celebrity almost overnight, gaining mention in various media, such as BBC News and GMTV, as well as prompting the creation of websites bearing his username.In "Telling it all 7", Oakley repudiated those sites, saying he was in no way affiliated with them and had no say or control over their content.In the series, Oakley describes some of the major events and periods of his life, including

In early 2010, entertainer Al Chantrey—a friend of Oakley's and a fellow YouTube user—wrote and recorded a song for him which Oakley featured in several videos.