October 20th 2024.
Britain's Got Talent has been the talk of the town as its 2025 season faces scandal. Fans were shocked when derogatory comments made by new judge KSI resurfaced, putting the show under fire. This YouTube star, also known as Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, has joined the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon. KSI was originally hired as a temporary replacement for Bruno Tonioli, but due to changes in scheduling, Simon has stepped down from auditions for the time being. Now, KSI sits behind the judges' desk with Amanda, Alesha, and Bruno.
Despite the excitement surrounding the new judge, the show has faced backlash for KSI's past remarks. The social media influencer, with 24 million subscribers and a net worth of £34 million, has been called out for sexist and racist comments. Dame Caroline Dinenage, chairman of Parliament's Culture, Media, and Sport committee, raised concerns about ITV's decision to hire someone with a history of "unsavoury comments" for a family show.
Some of KSI's comments include describing a female vlogger as "bangable" and referring to a co-star's sister in a sexually explicit manner. He has also been condemned by the End Violence Against Women coalition for his videos featuring a "rape face." In 2020, he faced criticism for using a racial slur in a video inspired by Channel 4's Countdown. KSI later apologized for his actions, acknowledging the harm his words caused and expressing his regret.
Despite the controversy, KSI's team has stated that he understands the consequences of his words and is committed to using his platform for good. In the past year, he has been involved in charity work and has sought out guidance from community leaders to better understand the impact of his mistakes. His team also claims that those close to him know him as a kind, charitable, and generous person who wants to use his fame for the greater good.
As production for the new season of Britain's Got Talent begins, KSI has spoken about his role as a judge and the impact he hopes to make on the show. However, some audience members have already claimed that he is causing chaos on set, especially with the younger contestants. KSI has teased that he will be the "villain" of the show, but with Bruno returning, it remains to be seen how his role will play out.
ITV has not yet commented on the controversy surrounding KSI's hiring. Britain's Got Talent is set to return to ITV1 and ITV in 2025. As always, viewers can expect a mix of talented acts and unexpected twists on the show.
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