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Britain's Got Talent has a new judge

KSI at the "Britains Got Talent SR18" - Press Launch at Sea Containers on February 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)Getty Images

YouTuber, boxer and musician KSI has been officially announced as the new judge on Britain's Got Talent.

He will be replacing Bruno Tonioli who confirmed he won't be returning for the ITV shows 19th series.

KSI will join Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the judging panel, after previously stepping in as a guest judge.

KSI whose real name is Olajide Olatunji stepped in as a guest judge in the 2025 season and his golden buzzer pick, magician Harry Moulder, went on to win the series.

He said: "I'm so grateful and happy to be a part of the Britain's Got Talent team for another season."

He will be replacing Bruno Tonioli who had to step down because of filming clashes with Dancing with the Stars, another show he's involved with.

Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI and Bruno Tonioli attend the "Britians Got Talent SR18" - Press Launch at Sea Containers on February 12, 2025 in London, England. Getty Images

KSI (second from the end) is replacing Bruno Tonioli (far right)

The presenter who was one of the original Strictly Come Dancing judges said:

"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."

I know KSI will be a fantastic judge too, as he's already proven this year," he aded.

The next series of Britain's Got Talent is due to air on ITV in 2026.