Social media influencer KSI has been seen on the red carpet as a guest judge of the ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ audition.
The second round of auditions at Blackpool’s Winter Garden began with KSI for the show’s 2025 edition this afternoon. The real name of KSI is Olajide JJ Olatunji, who joined the constant judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, and Alesha Dixon in Lancashire.
KSI, who is 31 years old, became hugely famous with his YouTube FIFA gaming commentary videos. smiled and waved to the crowd as he walked into the audition show. He was seen in a black jacket, a dark t-shirt, and trousers, with a black bandana.
Judge Amanda Holden posed for photos outside the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. KSI was joined by Holden, 53, who wore a short green skirt and signed autographs for the fans as she arrived.
Simon Cowell, 65, wore his signature dark sunglasses with a dark grey top as he posed for photos with his fans on arrival at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Dixon, 46, was seen in a bright red jacket, black trousers, and a white shirt, waving to the audience.
In an interview, judge KSI said he was very excited to be a guest judge for Britain’s Got Talent.
He also added that when he got the call-up, he couldn’t believe that. He remembers watching old BGT episodes and going from being amazed to laughing his arse off.
KSI will act as a guest judge on the BGT show’s 18th series, while former judge Bruno Tonioli completes his Dancing with the Stars commitment in the US.
Speaking about joining the ITV talent show, KSI said that he is excited to see all the fresh new talent and is sure to leave a mark.
Britain’s Got Talent will return to ITV in 2025.
It returns after singer Sydnie Christmas was crowned the winner of the show earlier this year, 2024. She was spotted at this year’s Royal Variety Performance and won a 250,000 prize.