Britain’s Got Talent has confirmed that Bruno Tonioli will not return to the series, with his replacement being swiftly announced.
The former dancer has been a judge on the ITV reality series since 2023 and appeared in three seasons, but it was confirmed via Instagram on Monday that he would be stepping down from his role due to “filming commitments”.
ITV has certainly wasted little time in securing his replacement, however, with internet personality KSI being upgraded to a full-time judge following his guest stint during the 18th season earlier this year.
What to Read Next
The news was confirmed in an amusing video on Instagram, in which KSI gave several members of the public the dreaded red buzzer. Upon waking to realise it was a dream, he called Simon Cowell, and asked if he could return to BGT.
“I’m buzzing people in my dreams, I need to come back!,” says KSI, with Simon responding: “Okay. Well, then I have a suggestion. Please join us as a full-time judge on BGT in 2026.”
ITV
Related: Best film and TV tours for 2025
The news was welcomed by several fans in the comment section, with one user writing: “Let’s go JJ. Thank god we have him. He was an amazing judge last series and I am so glad he is back full time.”
“Mad he actually suits the show too for younger audiences fair play,” added another user, with a third writing: “Damnnn bro is cooking with everything he can. Living Legend. GOAT in every field.”
While several fans congratulated KSI on his new(ish) role, the departing Bruno was also thanked for his service to the series, with the official social media channel for the show calling the stint “SEN-SA-TION-AL!”.
Related: Britain’s Got Talent 2025 confirms “incredible” winner: “I can’t believe what is going on”
“I’m actually gonna miss Bruno so much, Take care Bruno! See you again in the future!! Your energy on BGT will never be forgotten! EX-CEPT-ION-AL!” wrote one fan, while another expressed hope that he would return as a “guest performer”.
“I actually loved his energy and enthusiasm. I’m gonna miss him for sure. Big thanks to Bruno!” wrote one other disappointed viewer, while another added: “Omg im crying rn im gonna miss him so much.”
Britain’s Got Talent airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
Read more Britain’s Got Talent news on our dedicated homepage
Digital Spy’s new print issue is here! Buy Oasis – Live in ’25 in newsagents or online, now priced at just £8.99.
Reporter, Digital Spy George is a freelance writer who specialises in Movies and TV. After graduating with a degree in Film Studies and Journalism from De Montfort University, in which he analysed the early works of Richard Linklater for his dissertation, he wrote for several websites for GRV Media. His film tastes vary from blockbusters like Mission: Impossible and John Wick to international directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and Hirokazu Kore-eda, and has attended both the London and Berlin film festivals.