KSI shared a warning to Britain’s Got Talent fans (Image: ITV)
has issued a warning to fans as he prepares to make his debut as a guest judge on the new series.
The hit talent show is returning to screens tonight (February 22) and will feature the YouTuber and influencer – real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji.
KSI, 31, will join judges , and on the panel, stepping in for Bruno Toniolo for three days of auditions in Blackpool. Ahead of his appearance on the show, KSI has warned viewers that his honest critique may be something they don’t like.
Adamant he was not going to “sugarcoat” his critiques, he told : “I’m from the YouTube world – I’m cut-throat and straightforward.”
Having built his brand from a small gaming channel, KSI is no stranger to witnessing good and bad content, revealing he would not be scared to make use of that intuition.
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KSI will step in for Bruno Tonioli for three days on the panel (Image: Getty Images)
“Some people aren’t going to like that,” he admitted.
His ruthless attitude will come out in full force when an impressionist leaves him far from impressed following their audition.
“I know you travelled all this way, but that was bad, bro. I’m sorry man,” KSI recalled saying to the contestant, who was almost in tears after hearing the brutal feedback.
KSI has high hopes for the audience’s expectations of him, adding: “I want emotion. I want you to really love or really hate me.”
Of his replacement, Bruno said: “Who better than a young, attractive, multi-talented star, known the world over, filling in for another young, attractive, multi-talented star, known the world over!
“In all seriousness, I can think of no one better to keep my seat warm than the wonderful KSI, even though I spend most of the show out of it anyway…”
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The former judge added: “I’ll be itching to get back to the judging panel for another year of laughter, tears and everything in between.”
Eager fans were treated to a sneak peek of the upcoming series with an official teaser showcasing a unique act that left the judges and audience speechless. The preview featured variety performer Akira taking centre stage completely naked, tactically covered only by a strategically placed metal plate.
Ant McPartlin couldn’t contain his surprise, blurting out: “Well, I didn’t expect that,” while Bruno averted his eyes as a visibly shocked Amanda watched on in horror.
In his outrageous audition, Akira used British props to conceal his private regions.
“Oh my god, it’s so close!” a stunned Ant exclaimed as Simon began laughing in disbelief.