Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: When Essjay was hired by Wikia in January 2007 , he changed his Wikia profile and `` came clean on who he really was , '' identifying himself as Ryan Jordan .
Simplified: When Essjay was hired by Wikia in January 2007 , he made changes to his Wikia profile and `` came clean on who he really was , '' showing himself as Ryan Jordan .