sensation GK Barry It's the work of creative agency Mother and is to launch the brand-new Japanese-inspired Teriyaki Burger and bites. Social media sensation GK Barry stars in the latest KFC ad. The TikTok user, who has over 3m followers on the platform, believes that she should be able to name the new burger 'Barryaki'.

Reba McEntire and 17 other celebrities who played Colonel Sanders, ranked

• 18 and 17. Christopher Boyer and a brief Wayne Knight Colonel cameo.
• Vincent Kartheiser. Can't find this one.
• Dolph Ziggler.
• Rob Lowe.
• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson.
• Jim Gaffigan.
• Billy Zane.
• Rob Riggle.

A KFC advert that depicts a man pretending to be a "food inspector" was found by South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) to be misleading, as the food franchise claims the commercial is based on a true story – which it is not.

For the launch, KFC and Mother have enlisted the aid of TikTok royalty, GK Barry, to be the face of the new offering and star in the upcoming advertising campaign - which showcases the burger in all its sweet, sweet glory. Starting in social media, GK Barry's home turf, with traditional media led by TV.

18 celebs and spices - and one original recipe Over the years, that philosophy still stands: one person can't play Sanders, but many people can! Ahead, see all of the celebrities who've worn the Colonel's iconic white suit, black tie, and signature facial hair.

Colonel Sanders officially started KFC when he turned 40, back in 1930. He bought a roadside motel in Corbin, Kentucky, and started serving his southern style chicken. But Colonel Sanders didn't perfect his unique blend of 11 herbs and spices that are still used today, and still top secret, until 1939.

KFC's ad featuring a dancing chicken received 755 complaints, landing at the top of the list. KFC was also on the top of 2005's list after they received 1,671 complaints for their Zinger Crunch Salad ad. That ad remained the most complained about ad of all time until 2014.

What does the KFC logo represent? The logo of KFC represents the historical heritage of the company, depicting the portrait of the founder of the brand, Colonel Sanders. Harland Sander's image is accompanied by bold KFC lettering and a timeless and powerful color palette, composed of red, black, and white.

A fictionalized Colonel Sanders has repeatedly appeared as a mascot in KFC's advertising and branding. Sanders has been voiced by impressionists in radio ads, and from 1998 to 2001 an animated version of him voiced by Randy Quaid appeared in television commercials.

KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders (1890–1980), an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, during the Great Depression.

The major markets for KFC include China (7,166 stores), the United States (3,943 stores), Japan (1,140 stores), South Africa (960 stores), the United Kingdom (928 stores), Thailand (853 stores), Malaysia (770 stores), Indonesia (742 stores), Australia (699 stores), and Canada (601 stores).

KFC's logo features a depiction of the chicken chain's founder, Harland Sanders, who frequently wore the bow tie featured in the company's advertising. In recent redesigns, KFC has added shoulders and an apron to Colonel Sanders appearance.