{"id":1992902,"date":"2025-09-02T15:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1992902"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:04:25","slug":"ksi-announced-as-judge-on-britains-got-talent-to-replace-bruno-tonioli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/ksi-announced-as-judge-on-britains-got-talent-to-replace-bruno-tonioli\/","title":{"rendered":"KSI announced as judge on Britain\u2019s Got Talent to replace Bruno Tonioli"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Musician, YouTuber and boxer KSI has been announced as a judge on Britain\u2019s Got Talent<\/a>. He will join returning judges Simon Cowell<\/a>, Amanda Holden<\/a> and Alesha Dixon<\/a> for the 19th series.<\/p>\n

Bruno Tonioli has confirmed he will be stepping back from the upcoming series due to scheduling conflicts as he returns to the US to film the next season of Dancing With The Stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n

KSI stepped in as a guest judge for season 18 which aired earlier this year and it was his live show golden buzzer act, Harry Moulding, who was crowned the winner, bagging the \u00a3250,000 cash prize and a spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance.<\/p>\n

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\"KSI<\/span><\/div>\n

KSI has made his BGT stint permanent -Credit: Ian West\/PA Wire<\/p>\n

In a short Instagram video revealing the news, KSI said: \u201cMan I miss BGT,\u201d before placing a FaceTime call to Simon. In the clip, Simon told him: \u201cPlease come back as a full time judge on BGT in 2026.\u201d KSI responded with excitement, shouting: \u201cLet\u2019s go!\u201d as he was showered in gold confetti.<\/p>\n

KSI, 32, whose real name is Olajide \u201cJJ\u201d Olatunji, said: \u201cI\u2019m so grateful and happy to be a part of the Britain\u2019s Got Talent team for another season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had such a good time last year and I can\u2019t wait to see some more top talent. I\u2019m full of energy, ready to go and can\u2019t wait to make this the most entertaining BGT season ever. Let\u2019s do this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bruno Tonioli said: \u201cAfter three incredible series, I\u2019ve sadly had to walk away from a job which has opened my eyes to so much incredible talent and step down as a judge on BGT. And whilst I look forward to filming a new series of Dancing With The Stars in the US, I will miss the chaos and joy that BGT brings, as well as all the wonderful people I\u2019ve had the privilege of working with.<\/p>\n

\"Bruno<\/span><\/div>\n

Bruno Tonioli has confirmed he will be stepping back from the upcoming series due to scheduling conflicts -Credit:ITV<\/p>\n

\u201cThey truly are a brilliant team who make brilliant television, and I know KSI will be a fantastic judge too, as he\u2019s already proven this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Britain\u2019s Got Talent will resume filming this year, with the 19th series set to air on ITV1 and ITVX in 2026.<\/p>\n

Auditions will continue in London on September 6 and 7. The open auditions are open to any performer, of any age, with any talent \u2013 and acts can turn up on the day or apply through itv.com\/talent. Acts can also apply on video or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source uk.style.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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