Bruno Tonioli has announced he will be stepping down from his role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, with another famous faces taking over full-time
Bruno Tonioli’s replacement for BGT has already been confirmed(Image: ITV)
Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli has announced he’s stepping down from the forthcoming series, with his replacement already lined up.
The ex-Strictly star, aged 69, departed the panel following the most recent series due to diary clashes as he heads back to America to film Dancing with the Stars.
However, devotees of the ITV talent extravaganza will be delighted to learn that a previous temporary judge is set to return to our television screens in a full-time role.
Audiences will witness KSI taking on the permanent position after several standout guest appearances during the last run. He became a massive favourite with viewers, who saw his contagious passion and excitement light up their screens, reports Belfast Live.
KSI has joined the BGT judging panel (Image: Getty Images)
Demonstrating his knack for spotting talent, KSI’s golden buzzer recipient during the live shows, Harry Moulding, ultimately claimed victory in BGT, securing the £250,000 prize money and earning a place in the Royal Variety Performance line-up.
The recording artist and content creator will team up with established judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon to form the complete judging lineup for the programme’s 19th run.
After the reveal, KSI commented: “I’m so grateful and happy to be a part of the Britain’s Got Talent team for another season I had such a good time last year and I can’t wait to see some more top talent.”
KSI continued: “I’m full of energy, ready to go and can’t wait to make this the most entertaining BGT season ever. Let’s do this.”
The choice to make KSI’s role permanent follows Bruno’s announcement that he would be stepping down after three series as a judge.
The decision to make KSI’s position permanent comes as Bruno announced his departure after three series
Back in July, it emerged that Bruno’s commitments to Dancing with the Stars in America meant he couldn’t carry on in the role.
He has now revealed: “After three incredible series, I’ve sadly had to walk away from a job which has opened my eyes to so much incredible talent and step down as a judge on BGT.
“And whilst I look forward to filming a new series of Dancing with the Stars in the US, 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.
“They truly are a brilliant team who make brilliant television, and I know KSI will be a fantastic judge too, as he’s already proven this year.”
Britain’s Got Talent will resume filming later this year, with the 19th series set to air on ITV1 and ITVX in 2026.