New star added to ITV Britain's Got Talent panel

KSI is set to be a guest judge on 'Britain's Got Talent' and is looking forward to seeing what the new crop of hopefuls have to offer

An unfamiliar face - known to millions of young people - is being added to one of the UK's biggest TV shows. KSI is "so excited" to be a judge on 'Britain's Got Talent'.

The social media sensation is set to join the judging panel for some of the auditions due to regular judge Bruno Tonioli's commitments to 'Dancing with the Stars' in the US, and he's thrilled about the opportunity.

In a statement, he expressed his enthusiasm: "I'm so excited to be a guest judge for ' BGT '. When I got the call up, I couldn't believe it. I remember watching old 'BGT' episodes and going from being amazed to laughing my a*** off. I'm buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I'll be sure to leave a mark."

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The 31 year old musician and boxer will join Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and Simon Cowell at the judges' table for three out of five auditions taking place in Blackpool this month. Show producers are hopeful that KSI's massive fan base will boost viewership when the series airs.

An insider shared with The Sun: "Their new judge doesn't just know a thing or two about entertaining, he has a colossal following who are largely young and tech savvy, which is just the sort of viewer that the show now thrives on."

"'BGT' isn't just a TV show; it's a global internet phenomenon as well, with clips of the various acts being watched an astonishing 24 billion times worldwide. Which is why KSI is the perfect match, as his music alone has been streamed 2.7 billion times."

Simon Cowell, the programme boss, was reported to have been eager to bring KSI on board four months prior.

An insider previously revealed: "Simon Cowell knows KSI is a huge hit with the younger generation."

"He would be a great addition to pull in teenage fans, which is something the producers are keen to do."

"KSI is chatting to bosses in the hope of agreeing a deal that would also work with his hectic schedule."

Britain's Got Talent typically airs from April to June, but filming dates have been adjusted to accommodate an earlier screening, replacing Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, which concluded earlier this year.

Initially, it was speculated that Bruno would have to depart the show entirely due to the revised filming schedule, with Alan Carr rumoured to take his place on the panel. However, it was later confirmed that Bruno would remain on the show.