KSI is rumoured to be joining the Britain's Got Talent judging panel.In a surprising twist, the famous YouTuber is reportedly being considered to fill in for Bruno Tonioli during some of the auditions.
The 68-year-old Strictly Come Dancing favourite might have to miss several dates due to his commitments across the pond on Dancing with the Stars, prompting show supremo Simon Cowell to eye up the 30 year old boxer-and-rapper to draw in younger viewers.The ITV talent show usually airs from April to June, but there are plans to adjust filming dates so that it can take over the slot usually occupied by Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, which wrapped up earlier this year.An insider revealed to The Sun about Simon's interest in KSI: "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 were initial whispers that Bruno might have to bow out of the show completely due to the rescheduled filming, with comedian Alan Carr previously named as a potential new face on the judging panel alongside stalwarts Simon, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon, reports the Mirror.
Simon Cowell has recently addressed rumours, stating: "I don't know where all this stuff comes from. I spoke to the producers literally two weeks ago about there [being] a scheduling issue with Bruno.
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