Simon Cowell 'picks huge YouTube star' to stand in for Bruno Tonioli on Britain's Got Talent
ok.co.ukKSI is reportedly set to spice up the Britain's Got Talent judging panel.The YouTube sensation and music artist is rumoured to be filling in for Bruno Tonioli during some of the auditions, as the beloved Strictly judge juggles his commitments across the pond on Dancing with the Stars.
Simon Cowell, the mastermind behind BGT, is said to be eager to have KSI join the team to draw in a younger crowd. With the ITV show's schedule expected to change to fill the slot left by Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, which wrapped up earlier this year, producers are looking to shake things up.
An insider spilled to The Sun about Simon's plans: "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." There was speculation that Bruno might have to bow out due to the new dates, with comedian Alan Carr previously tipped to take over his spot alongside stalwarts Simon, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon.
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