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Privacy NoticeMulti-talented KSI is set to shake things up on Britain’s Got Talent as he joins the panel as a guest judge. Olajide Olayinka Williams ‘JJ’ Olatunji, known professionally as KSI, will step into permanent judge Bruno Tonioli’s shoes while he has obligations in America with Dancing with the Stars. The YouTuber turned music artist, and occasional boxer, will be bringing his charm and sharp wit to the BGT judge’s table for three days during the Blackpool auditions this month, potentially drawing in a slice of his whopping online following to boost viewership. Beside veteran judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon, KSI will undoubtedly add a fresh dynamic to the mix, reports Birmingham Live.
KSI will step in for Bruno Tonioli when he flies to America for his Dancing with the Stars obligations
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KSI said he was ‘so excited’ to be a guest judge for BGT
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Rumours had been circulating since he was spotted in negotiations with the show four months ago, but it’s only just recently that the ink has dried on the contract. Excitement is mounting for fans, and for KSI himself, who expressed his thrill at joining the iconic sho. He said: “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*** off.” With eagerness, he added, “I’m buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I’ll be sure to leave a mark.” A TV insider also told The Sun: “Their new judge doesn’t just know a thing or two about entertaining, he has a colossal following who are largely young and tech savvy, which is just the sort of viewer that the show now thrives on. “BGT isn’t just a TV show it’s a global internet phenomenon as well, with clips of the various acts being watched a staggering 24 billion times around the world. Which is why KSi is the perfect match, as his music alone has been streamed 2.7 billion times.”
KSI will temporarily join Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon on the judging panel
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Sign up to OK’s TV newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their joy at the news as one wrote: “Honestly can’t wait.” A second penned: “The most talented person on the judging panel by far.” A third said: “never watched BTG but watching BTG fs this time just cus of KSI”, while another urged: “PLSSS MAKE HIM PERMANENT.” “I’m excited for bgt again,” another fan penned. While one more added in reference to the series: “this one’s gonna be insane.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnBruno TonioliSimon CowellAlesha DixonAmanda HoldenBritain’s Got Talent
