Amanda Holden has called out Britain’s Got Talent co-star KSI live on air saying it would only take a new handbag to ‘knock him out’.
The beloved judge, 53, joined fellow co-hosts Ashley Roberts and Jason King – filling in for Jamie Theakston – and shared some candid comments on Monday.
Amanda’s comments came after it was revealed KSI will be replacing Bruno Tonioli as a judge on the show due to his Dancing With The Stars commitments.
As Jason asked: ‘Who do you want to fight?,’ promptly Amanda replied: ‘I’ll take KSI.
‘I’ll take him because I just want the purse. A nice little Gucci or a Dolce & Gabbana.’
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Amanda Holden called out Britain’s Got Talent co-star KSI saying it would only take a new handbag to ‘knock him out’
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The beloved judge, 53, joined fellow co-hosts Ashley Roberts (pictured high) and Jason King – filling in for Jamie Theakston – and shared some candid comments on Monday
‘Oh, I thought you meant as in the money, you mean an actual purse,’ Jason said baffled.
Clarifying her straightforward intentions, Amanda added: ‘I mean he can buy me a handbag and I’ll knock him out.’
And more recently, Britain’s Got Talent’s Ant and Dec took a swipe at Bruno after he was switched out on the panel for boxer KSI.
The social media star and boxer, who is a temporary replacement for Bruno, took to the stage at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool as he bounced into the premises like he was entering the ring.
For his iconic entrance, he was announced with excitement after fellow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.
And his animatic display left show hosts Ant and Dec stunned as Ant quipped: ‘Everyone’s thinking, “Bruno who?”. I’m joking!’
BGT kicked off its first show on Tuesday and Youtuber KSI is believed to have stepped in for Bruno because he is occupied filming Dancing With The Stars – an American version of Strictly Come Dancing.
And he appeared to settle in fine on his first episode as he posed for a selfie with the audience.
Toying with hosting legend Simon, he used a filter to put a pair of orange shades over his eyes.
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‘I’ll take KSI because I just want the purse. A nice little Gucci or a Dolce & Gabbana,’ the star said when asked who would she fight
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More recently, Ant and Dec took a swipe at show judge Bruno Tonioli after he was switched out on the panel for boxer KSI
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The social media star and boxer, who is a temporary replacement for Bruno (pictured), took to the stage at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool as he bounced into the premises like he was entering the ring
Sharing the snap online, he penned: ‘The audience in Blackpool are absolutely amazing and I’m really glad I’m part of the band.’
The YouTuber even reportedly had the opportunity to hit his golden buzzer on the first day – for a who cooks chickens inside a Morrisons supermarket.
Judges Amanda, Simon, Alesha Dixon and KSI posed up a storm with veteran show hosts Ant and Dec as they kicked off the first day of the 2024 series on Tuesday.
Awaiting the new season, the judges put on their typical glitzy display as Amanda, 53, looked incredible in an off-the-shoulder olive green dress.
Alesha also looked sensational as she layered a white T-shirt over a sheer structure black corset.
But for the group shot, one familiar face was missing as the panel’s latest edition, KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – was occupying Bruno’s seat.
Earlier on Tuesday, Amanda revealed a first-look sneak peek at 2024 judging panel after KSI temporarily replaced Bruno.
The veteran show judge posed for a cheeky behind-the-scenes selfie with her fellow judges.
Taking to her Instagram story with the snap, she wrote in her caption: ‘What a line up. Sending [love] to @brunotonioliofficial.’
And KSI seems to have settled in straight away as it is believed that the content creator has been given his own golden buzzer for his stint on the panel.
KSI will star on the talent show judge panel just three of the five first round audition days.
A source told the Sun: ‘Bosses were keen for KSI to appear much like a full-time judge would, given he’s due to stand in for a number of days.
‘It means there will be one more Golden Buzzer act this year, with the remaining judges and hosts Ant and Dec also given an opportunity to press it.
It is believed that the content creator was brought in to attract younger audiences.
A source told The Sun in 2023: ‘Simon Cowell knows KSI is a huge hit with the younger generation.
‘He would be a great addition to pull in teenage fans, which is something the producers are keen to do.
‘KSI is chatting to bosses in the hope of agreeing a deal that would also work with his hectic schedule.’
When KSI was first rumorued to join the panel, Simon, 65, had to shut down whispers that Bruno was being axed permanently.
Last year confirmed that the Italian choreographer will be returning next year despite scheduling clashes but admitted there will be some sort of stand-in.
Appearing on Heart Radio, the music mogul explained: ‘I would not replace him. I love Bruno on the show.’
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For his KSI’s entrance, he was announced with excitement after fellow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda and Alesha Dixon
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And his animatic display left show hosts Ant and Dec stunned as Ant quipped: ‘Everyone’s thinking, ‘Bruno who?’. I’m joking!’
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Toying with hosting legend Simon, he used a filter to put a pair of orange shades over his eyes
Simon explained that there was a problem with Bruno’s schedule, therefore the star had be replaced for some of the auditions that he is unable to attend.
Clearing up the rumours Host Jamie Theakston asked the star: ‘I’m gonna read you a headline from one of the papers today Simon… ‘Britain’s Got Talent set to drop judge, Bruno”
As Simon confessed the headline was false, Jamie pressed: ‘Okay, well, what of that isn’t truth?
Simon explained: ‘Seriously. I spoke to… I don’t know where all this stuff comes from. I spoke to the producers literally two weeks ago about there is a scheduling issue with Bruno.
‘Because we’re doing the auditions… some of the auditions this year and he’s going to be in America.
‘So maybe there’ll be a stand in for him. I don’t know. But I love Bruno on the show. I think he’s brilliant.’
Listen to Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden weekdays from 06:30 – 10:00 across the UK and on Global Player.
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Earlier on Tuesday, Amanda revealed a first-look sneak peek at 2024 judging panel after KSI temporarily replaced Bruno
