KSI joins Britain's Got Talent judges on red carpet for new season's auditions

Social media star KSI has been seen on the red carpet as a judge for the show's auditions.

The second round of auditions at Blackpool's Winter Gardens for the show's 2025 edition began with KSI, whose real name is Olajide JJ Olatunji, joining long-time judges , and in the Lancashire town.

The 31-year-old, who shot to fame with his YouTube Fifa commentary videos, waved to the crowd and smiled widely as he walked into the auditions in a black jacket, trousers and dark T-shirt, with a black bandana.

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KSI will act as a guest judge on the show's 18th series, while former judge completes his Dancing With The Stars commitments in the US.

He was joined by Holden, 53, who wore a short green skirt and signed autographs for fans as she arrived. Cowell, 65, wore his trademark dark sunglasses with a dark grey top as he posed for photos with fans on arrival at the Winter Gardens, while Dixon, 46, arrived in a bright red jacket, white shirt and black trousers, waving to onlookers.

Hosts Ant & Dec joined the line up - and Dec was seen signing autographs with fans.

Speaking about joining the talent show earlier this month, KSI said he "couldn't believe" he had been asked to judge. He said: "I'm so excited to be a guest judge for Britain's Got Talent. 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 arse off. I'm buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I'll be sure to leave a mark."

Britain's Got Talent will return to ITV next year. It comes after singer Sydnie was crowned the winner of the show earlier this year, winning a £250,000 prize and a spot at this year's Royal Variety Performance.

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