Particle.news
Download on the App Store
40 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Britain’s Got Talent Returns With KSI on the Panel as Early Viewers Criticise Editing and Golden Buzzer Focus

The 19th series opens with high‑risk auditions following Bruno Tonioli’s exit for Dancing With The Stars.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • ITV launched series 19 on February 21 on ITV1 and ITVX, with Ant and Dec hosting an audition show filmed in Blackpool.
  • KSI joined Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon as a permanent judge after guest stints last year, replacing Bruno Tonioli due to US commitments.
  • Live social media reaction highlighted frustration with frequent audience cutaways and concern about heavy golden buzzer focus.
  • Stacey Solomon briefly filled in during early auditions when Simon Cowell missed initial filming days, after producers postponed day one over "unforeseen circumstances."
  • Acts are competing for a £250,000 prize and a Royal Variety Performance slot, with producers leaning into daring performances to kick off the season.