KSI is Britain’s Got Talent’s newest judge after Bruno Tonioli moves on

Youtuber, rapper and boxer KSI was declared as a judge about Got Talent of Britain.

Bruno will replace Tonioli, which confirms that ITV will not return to the upcoming 19th series due to planning conflicts; Tonioli is also the US show judge dancing with stars.

KSI will join Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, who returned after stepping as a guest judge last season and sending the final winning Harry Moulder using the Golden Buzzer using the Golden Buzzer.

“I am very grateful and happy that I am a part of the Got Talent team of Britain for another season,” KSI, whose real name is Oljide Olatunji.

“Last year I had a very good time and I can’t wait to see a little more talents. I’m full of energy, I’m ready to go and I can’t wait to make the most fun BGT season so far.

KSI is one of the seven members of Sidemen, a Youtube collective with more than 22 million subscribers.

Tonioli said: “After three incredible series, unfortunately, I had to get away from a job that opened my eyes for an incredible talent and resigned as a judge in the BGT.

“And while I am looking forward to shooting a new dance series with the stars in the United States, I will miss the chaos and joy brought by the BGT and all the wonderful people I have the privilege of working together.

“I know they will be a bright team that really makes a bright television and a fantastic judge, just as proved this year.”

The BGT team thanked Tonioli for his job and “SENSATIONAL!”

Tonioli was one of the original Strtly Come Dancing judges and appeared in every series until he left the BBC Show in 2021.

Britain’s Got Talent will continue the film this year with the next series due to AIR on ITV in 2026.