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Who Is KSI? Britain's Got Talent Judge's Real Name and Life Off-Screen
KSI replaces Bruno Tonioli as a full-time judge on Britain's Got Talent following his guest appearances last year; auditions feature thousands of hopeful performers.
- On February 21, Britain’s Got Talent returned to screens with KSI, musician, YouTuber and boxer, confirmed as Bruno Tonioli’s permanent replacement alongside judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
- Filming in Blackpool and Birmingham last October followed Bruno Tonioli’s exit after three series to focus on Dancing With The Stars in the US, producers confirmed.
- Thousands auditioned, including 250 singers, 500 magicians, 759 comedians and 1036 choirs, while KSI began on YouTube in 2009 and co-founded The Sidemen, reaching over 44 million subscribers.
- Reacting online, viewers said the programme has drawn criticism, with `Another commented: "Britain’s Got Talent yet more evidence Britain is in decline- British ‘talent’ a man dressed as a chicken and another playing a load of horns."`
- The 19th series of Britain’s Got Talent launches on ITV1 and ITVX at 7pm, following last year’s winner Harry Moulding, with KSI’s business, music, and boxing profile adding fresh perspective.
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Viewers agree that Britain's Got Talent is 'yet more evidence Britain is in decline'
Britain’s Got Talent made its long-awaited return to our screens tonight (February 21), but not a lot of people were happy about that.
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