The countdown is nearly complete as ITV audiences prepare to welcome back Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI to their screens for a fresh series of Britain’s Got Talent.

This Saturday (February 21), the programme’s 19th series launches as another wave of aspiring acts step into the spotlight.

With the opportunity to claim a staggering £250,000 jackpot, alongside a coveted appearance at the Royal Variety Performance, contestants simply need to secure approval from three of the four judges.

Though they could bypass several rounds entirely and progress straight to the semi-finals should they earn a golden buzzer from either the judging panel or hosts Ant and Dec..

Prior to the series launch, Amanda revealed her impressions of the newest member of the panel, KSI, reports Belfast Live.

KSI formally joined the judging team this year, having made guest appearances in 2025. He took over from Bruno Tonioli, who stepped down owing to diary clashes.

Asked what the YouTube star contributes to the line-up, Amanda remarked: “He is super cool, really personable. To be honest with you, I feel like I’ve known him for ages.

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“I feel quite protective over him, I don’t know why, a tiny bit mother-y. I think what he brings is that he cuts to the chase, so there’s no waffling. He sort of says exactly what he thinks, which is quick and succinct.”

For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **Everything Gossip** website. In the YouTube video, which was also posted on Instagram, Amanda admitted that she’s never witnessed anyone other than herself as eager to engage with the performers on-stage.

Yet, during her conversation about KSI, Amanda couldn’t resist making a playful dig at his music career.

When questioned if she was an avid fan of his music, she grimaced and smirked, evidently reluctant to respond.

As the sound effects of crickets were added to the video, the ITV judge conceded: “I have to say, I loved his last single. I did love his last single.”

Britain’s Got Talent returns to ITV1, ITVX on Saturday February 21 at 7pm.

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