IT’S all kicking off at the Britain’s Got Talent auditions after the golden buzzer was hit three times and new judge KSI casually glided in via a private jet.
New BGT judge KSI, who is standing in for Bruno Tonioli while he’s on Dancing With The Stars, wowed onlookers with his super-luxury entrance.
The star, 31, was seen stepping off the jet and into a waiting vehicle as he made his way to his debut audition.
The YouTuber was wearing a black and white bandana with a matching monochrome sports top.
Actress Amanda Holden, 53, posed for a selfie with Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and KSI as production kicked off on the ITV show at the Blackpool Winter Gardens.
The official Instagram page for BGT posted a short video of Simon sat at the judges’ desk. He said: “I have just pressed my golden buzzer for a really special person.
“It’s the best feeling when you press that for someone who really deserves it.”
KSI, aka Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, has been given his very own golden buzzer for his stint on the panel.
While he’s only there for three of the five first round audition days, he’ll still get the same opportunity as Simon, Amanda and Alesha to send a contestant straight into the live final.
This could indicate that KSI will make a reappearance later in the series to watch his choice in action.
A source said: “Bosses were keen for KSI to appear much like a full-time judge would, given he’s due to stand in for a number of days.
“It means there will be one more Golden Buzzer act this year, with the remaining judges and hosts Ant and Dec also given an opportunity to press it.
“It will no doubt make the finals more exciting, to see which judge is best at picking a winner.”
An audience member noted: “I went to the first show today and there was only one golden buzzer pressed by Simon. I don’t know if there was any in the 2nd show this evening but they aren’t easy on the golden buzzers so I can’t see two more.”
Another stated: “There were two more this evening. KSI had a singer and Amanda had a kid playing the guitar.”
A third user penned: “There were two in the evening show last night in Blackpool. I was there!”
Other gobsmacked fans commented: “Three golden buzzers in one day???”
Another fan praised: “Definitely deserved it. Was so good!”
One user asked: “Wait, but does Bruno get a buzzer when he gets back or was his buzzer for KSI?”
KSI said when he first announced his new role on the panel: “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**e off.
“I’m buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I’ll be sure to leave a mark.”
BGT starts a four-month run in February 2025, with live semi-finals on Saturday nights replacing nightly episodes across one week.
Simon Cowell
The music mogul has resumed his role as head judge.
As one of the most iconic figures in the industry, he is responsible for offsetting the careers of stars from One Direction to Kelly Clarkson.
Amanda Holden
The actress is back on the panel and has been a judge on Britain’s Got Talent since it first started in 2007.
The radio star is best known for her bold outfits and shocking comments.
Alesha Dixon
Singer Alesha is returning to her judge’s seat.
The former Strictly Come Dancing judge joined the panel back in 2012 and quickly became a fan favourite.
KSI
The YouTuber, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, is standing in for Bruno as he films Dancing With The Stars in the US.
Bosses were ‘keen’ for KSI to have his own golden buzzer like a full-time judge and to make himself at home.
