ITV BGT viewers want KSI to become a permanent judge

Calls for celebrity guest star to become permanent judge on BST <i>(Image: ITV)</i>
Calls for celebrity guest star to become permanent judge on BST (Image: ITV)
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Viewers of ITV Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) have shared that they want Youtuber KSI to become a permanent judge.

The Sideman star and founder of PRIME drink appeared on the first episode of the 18th series of BGT on February 22.

KSI joined the core four of Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli as guest judge, as he filed in for Tonioli due to scheduling conflicts for three audition days.

Following his performance on the ITV show, fans of BGT have called KSI “hilarious” and want him to remain as a judge.

BGT want KSI to become a permanent judge

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one viewer of BGT said: “Can we get rid of Bruno and keep KSI?"

Another added: “I prefer KSI than Bruno."

One final viewer shared: “KSI needs to be a permanent fixture."

Speaking of his role on BGT, KSI said: “It was so fun. I just wanted to get as involved as possible and really immerse myself into the space and just enjoy it.

“And I thoroughly did, the auditions were incredible. There were some incredible singers… who just blew everyone away in front of that audience, it’s just incredible.”

Who is KSI?

Born Olajide 'JJ' Olatunji, KSI 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 has also been a part of several boxing fights, the latest of which saw him lose to Tommy Fury.

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