YouTuber, rapper and boxer KSI has been announced as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.<\/p>\n
He will replace Bruno Tonioli, who has confirmed he won’t be returning for ITV’s upcoming 19th series due to scheduling conflicts; Tonioli is also a judge on US show Dancing With The Stars.<\/p>\n
KSI will join returning judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, after he stepped in as a guest judge last season and sent through the eventual winner Harry Moulder using his golden buzzer.<\/p>\n
KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, said: “I’m so grateful and happy to be a part of the Britain’s Got Talent team for another season.”<\/p>\n
“I had such a good time last year and I can’t wait to see some more top talent. I’m full of energy, ready to go and can’t wait to make this the most entertaining BGT season ever. Let’s do this.”<\/p>\n
KSI is one of seven members of the Sidemen, a YouTube collective, who have more than 22 million subscribers.<\/p>\n
Tonioli said: “After three incredible series, I’ve 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. <\/p>\n
“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’ve had the privilege of working with.<\/p>\n
“They truly are a brilliant team who make brilliant television, and I know KSI will be a fantastic judge too, as he’s already proven this year.”<\/p>\n
The BGT team thanked Tonioli for his work and described him as “SEN-SA-TION-AL!”<\/a><\/p>\n Tonioli was one of the original Strictly Come Dancing judges and appeared on every series until his departure from the BBC show in 2021.<\/p>\n Britain’s Got Talent will resume filming this year, with the next series due to air on ITV in 2026.<\/p>\n