KSI replaces Bruno Tonioli on Britain's Got Talent: What you need to know about him
KSI has been announced as the replacement for Bruno Tonioli on Britain's Got Talent and will be taking his place on the judging panel.
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There's a shake-up on the Britain's Got Talent panel as Bruno Tonioli is set to be temporarily replaced during the show.
Fans of the charismatic Italian judge need not fret, though; he's stepping aside for just three days of auditions due to his commitments to Dancing With The Stars in America.
Stepping into his shoes for the initial Blackpool auditions will be none other than internet sensation KSI, joining stalwarts Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon at the judges' table.
For those scratching their heads over KSI, let's delve into who this multifaceted entertainer is and where you might recognise him from.
On the digital front, KSI, born Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, launched his primary YouTube channel in 2009, gaining fame with his gaming commentary videos, reports the Mirror.
His channel now boasts over 1.2 thousand uploads and a staggering 24 million subscribers.
In 2013, he became known as part of the British YouTube collective, the Sidemen, contributing for four years.
KSI isn't just a hit on YouTube; he's also a titan on Instagram with 12.9 million followers and has captivated 11.8 million fans on TikTok.
Turning to tunes, KSI kicked off his music career with the single Lamborghini in 2015, hitting number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
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He's since dropped two albums, Dissimulation in 2020 and All Over The Place in 2021, along with 27 singles, marking his territory in the music industry.
His debut album made a splash, landing at number two on the UK Albums Chart and charting in 15 other countries including Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It was the top-selling debut album by a British artist in 2020 and has since achieved gold certification.
KSI's boxing career kicked off with amateur bouts against fellow influencers, starting with a victory over Joe Weller. He then went on to participate in two high-profile matches with Logan Paul, the first of which ended in a thrilling draw.
Britain's Got Talent's new series is expected to air in 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX.
