KSI replaces popular judge on Britain's Got Talent
KSI is stepping in as a guest judge
Last updated 2nd Oct 2024
Singer, YouTuber, boxer, businessman... Well KSI can now add Britain's Got Talent judge to his already impressive CV, as it's been announced he will guest appear on the show to replace Bruno Tonioli.
KSI is playing Hits Radio Live in Manchester on 23rd November 2024, get your tickets now to see him.
During filming for the 2025 series, Bruno will be heading over to America to film Dancing With The Stars, with KSI stepping in for three of the five days during the Blackpool auditions.
KSI said of his new role: "I'm so excited to be a guest judge for BGT. When I got the call up, I couldn't believe it. I remember watching old BGT episodes and going from being amazed to laughing my a--e off. I'm buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I'll be sure to leave a mark."
Sharing the news on Instagram, KSI also shared a video of himself reacting to a past audition, writing: 'Absolutely BUZZING! See you all in Blackpool! #BGT @bgt @itv @itvxofficial @simoncowell'. (sic)
Understandably, KSI's 1.4 million Instagram followers were over the moon at the news. One wrote: 'NO WAY😱! ITS GONNA BE EPIC😂😂😂! JUDGE KSI🤣🔥'. (sic)
Another wrote: 'Bro might have just saved BGT😂', with a third adding: #Clever move from ITV👏👏 BGT views 📈📈📈📈📈🙌 Big uppp Jj✨'. (sic)
Somebody else added: 'This is going to be interesting 😂'. (sic)
It was announced earlier this year that Britain's Got Talent will change its format for 2025, airing in the first quarter of the year instead of its usual April-June slot.
Taking over from Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, BGT will reportedly air for a huge four months, with the five semi-finals and final all airing on Saturday nights, instead of being shown across one week.
Bosses said: "With more Britain’s Got Talent fun filled Saturday nights of entertainment than ever before, families across the nation will have the opportunity to celebrate and be entertained by the incredible diversity of British talent, and your brand could become a part of this cultural zeitgeist too."
Check out all of the past BGT winners below:
Paul Potts
Paul Potts won the very first show in 2007 with his hugely impressive singing abilities.
George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
Dog performing act Ashleigh and Pudsey were winners of the 2012 series. However, Pudsey sadly passed away in July 2017.
Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
Singing group Collabro wowed viewers in 2014 with their performances of musical theatre songs.
Jules and Matisse
Britain's Got Talent saw its second dog act winner in 2015 with Jules and Matisse.
Richard Jones
Magician Richard Jones won the hearts of the nation in 2016.
Tokio Myers
Pianist and music producer Tokio Myers won the show in 2017, pictured here with BGT judge Amanda Holden.
Lost Voice Guy
Lost Voice Guy, real name Lee Ridley, won in 2018.
Colin Thackery
Colin Thackery won Britain's Got Talent 2019 with a heartwarming performance of 'Love Changes Everything'.
Jon Courtenay
Comedy singer Jon Courtenay was crowned the winner of the 2020 series! Jon was a favourite from his very first audition, picking up Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer!
Axel Blake
Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act, comedian Axel Blake, was crowned the 2022 winner of Britain's Got Talent, beating the likes of ventriloquist Jamie Leahy and singer Tom Ball.
Viggo Venn
Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn won the 2023 series of Britain's Got Talent with his high vis jacket inspired routine. He said he was happy to have captured 'Simon's heart' as well as the nation's.
Sydnie Christmas
Sydnie Christmas won the 2024 series of Britain's Got Talent, the singer who dreams of performing on the West End told Ant and Dec: "I cannot believe the amount of love that I've felt since it aired. I am overwhelmed with love and it is the most amazing thing.
"And I wish for one day that every single person in this room feels the way I do one day with this love. It's amazing, thank you so much!"
Bosses are urging people to apply for series 18 now, with a number of ways available. You can apply via WhatsApp, via video, or in person.
If you fancy seeing KSI do his thing on stage, you can buy tickets to Hits Radio Live in Manchester right here.
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