Britain's Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli quits after 2 years
Rapper KSI, who featured as a guest judge on this year's series, is in talks to become Bruno's permanent replacement, according to The Sun.
A show insider told The Sun: 'Bruno has officially quit Britain's Got Talent and they are hoping that KSI will replace him.
"He absolutely loved being on the panel with Simon, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden but Bruno just can't juggle his schedule with filming. There is no bad blood and Bruno is leaving with a smile on his face.'
Bruno's ongoing commitments include US dance competition Dancing With The Stars.
Earlier this week, rumours had circulated about Bruno quitting the show as a source said: "The filming schedule in 2024 meant that Bruno could get away with not being present for filming one week of auditions."
"But it would be virtually impossible for him to miss two weeks, because in the final edit, that equates to half the episodes in the new three-month run of BGT, which will air from February of 2026."
The 69-year-old joined the judging panel in 2023 alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, following David Walliams' departure.
Who is KSI?
Newcomer KSI, born Olajide 'JJ' Olatunji, is an internet personality, musician and boxer.
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From Watford, he found his fame on YouTube through his channel KSIOlajidebt, typically through the popular football video game FIFA.
He has since ventured into music, with his last album All Over The Place, debuting at number one on the UK Album Charts in 2021.
KSI proved to be a massive hit with viewers when he joined the panel for BGT's Blackpool auditions this year and went on to appear at the live semi-finals.
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