KSI has been confirmed as the latest decide on Britain’s Obtained Expertise.
The 32-year-old entertainer, born Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, is ready to take a everlasting seat alongside Simon Cowell, 65, Amanda Holden, 54, and Alesha Dixon, 46, for the present’s upcoming nineteenth sequence.
He replaces Bruno Tonioli, 69, who introduced he was stepping down from the ITV present after three seasons resulting from scheduling conflicts together with his commitments on Dancing with the Stars in america.
In a brief Instagram video revealing the information, KSI mentioned: “Man I miss BGT,” earlier than putting a FaceTime name to Simon.
Within the clip, Simon instructed him: “Please come again as a full time decide on BGT in 2026.”
KSI responded with pleasure, shouting: “Let’s go!” as he was showered in gold confetti.
Bruno mentioned in a farewell assertion: “After three unimaginable sequence, I’ve sadly needed to stroll away from a job which has opened my eyes to a lot unimaginable expertise and step down as a decide on BGT.
“And while I stay up for filming a brand new sequence of Dancing with the Stars within the US, I’ll miss the chaos and pleasure that BGT brings, in addition to all of the great individuals I’ve had the privilege of working with.
“They honestly are a superb crew who make sensible tv, and I do know KSI will likely be a incredible decide too, as he’s already confirmed this 12 months.”
Bruno joined Britain’s Obtained Expertise in 2023, changing David Walliams, 54.
KSI, who first served as a BGT visitor decide in the course of the 18th sequence earlier this 12 months, proved standard with audiences for his enthusiasm and excessive power.
His golden buzzer choose, Harry Moulding, went on to win the competitors, securing the £250,000 prize and a spot on the Royal Selection Efficiency.
Celebrating his return to the present, KSI mentioned: “I’m so grateful and joyful to be part of the Britain’s Obtained Expertise crew for an additional season.
“I had such a very good time final 12 months and I can’t wait to see some extra prime expertise. I’m filled with power, able to go and might’t wait to make this essentially the most entertaining BGT season ever! Let’s do that.”
Filming for the brand new season of Britain’s Obtained Expertise will start later this 12 months, with the sequence set to air on ITV1 and ITVX in 2026.
