Bruno Tonioli, who joined Britain's Got Talent (BGT) in 2023 as a judge, has announced his departure from the show ahead of the new season. His exit comes after a brief two-year tenure on the panel, during which he replaced David Walliams. As the series returns for its 19th season, hosted once again by Ant and Dec, viewers will see new face KSI stepping into the judging lineup alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden.

The reason for Tonioli's departure was primarily due to scheduling conflicts with another popular talent show, Dancing With The Stars, in which he judges. He confirmed in a statement last September that he would not be returning for BGT's newest season, citing these overlapping professional commitments as the driving factor behind his exit. This has raised discussions about the balancing act many reality TV judges face between competing shows, particularly when both are popular formats.

With KSI taking over, the judging dynamics of BGT are expected to shift, bringing a fresh perspective to the panel. Tonioli's lively personality will surely be missed by fans, but the series aims to maintain its entertaining spirit with the new lineup. This change also reflects the ongoing evolution of reality television, where new talents frequently emerge, reshaping cast and viewer experiences, and keeping audiences engaged.