KSI, the social media influencer and boxer, made a successful debut as a guest judge on Britain's Got Talent, replacing Bruno Tonioli while he films Dancing With The Stars in the US. The audience in Blackpool warmly welcomed KSI, who quickly engaged with the crowd and even participated in a gymnastic performance. During his first episode, KSI pressed the golden buzzer for an audition by a woman named Stacey, who cooks in a Morrisons supermarket, which will air next year. Amanda Holden and other judges confirmed that KSI's temporary role includes the privilege of using the golden buzzer, increasing the excitement for this season's auditions. KSI's participation is seen as a strategic move by ITV to leverage his massive social media following of over 80 million fans. The new season is being filmed earlier than usual to fill the time left by Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, with KSI expected to appear in three out of five audition days.