YouTuber, rapper, boxer and Sidemen star KSI will probably be returning to the Britain’s Received Expertise judging panel in 2026 – changing Bruno Tonioli as a full-time decide.
He will probably be becoming a member of returning judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon for the nineteenth collection. Bruno will probably be stepping down on account of scheduling conflicts with the filming of Dancing With The Stars within the US. KSI stepped in as a visitor decide to cowl for Bruno through the 18th collection and proved to be a success with the viewers. His dwell present golden buzzer act, Harry Moulding, was additionally topped the winner, bagging the £250,000 money prize and a spot on the invoice of the Royal Selection Efficiency.
Talking about returning to the present, KSI mentioned: “I’m so grateful and pleased to be part of the Britain’s Received Expertise group for an additional season. I had such an excellent time final yr and I can’t wait to see some extra high expertise. I’m stuffed with vitality, able to go and may’t wait to make this essentially the most entertaining BGT season ever! Let’s do that.”
Bruno Tonioli mentioned: “After three unbelievable collection, I’ve sadly needed to stroll away from a job which has opened my eyes to a lot unbelievable expertise and step down as a decide on BGT. And while I sit up for filming a brand new collection 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 an excellent group who make good tv, and I do know KSI will probably be a incredible decide too, as he’s already confirmed this yr.”
Britain’s Received Expertise will resume filming later this yr, with the 19th collection set to air on ITV1 and ITVX in 2026.
Open auditions will proceed in London on 6th and seventh September. The open auditions are open to any performer, of any age, with any expertise – and acts can both flip up on the day or apply by way of itv.com/expertise. Acts may apply by way of video or WhatsApp.
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