Amanda Holden called out her Britain's Got Talent co-star KSI on air, saying she would just need a new bag to “knock him out”.
The affable judge, 53, was joined by co-stars Ashley Roberts and Jason King, filling in for Jamie Thixton, and shared some candid comments on Monday.
Amanda's comments come after it was revealed that KSI will be replacing Bruno Tonioli as a judge on the show due to his commitments to Dancing with the Stars.
When Jason asked, “Who do you want to fight?”, Amanda immediately responded, “I'll take KSI.”
'I'm taking it because I want the bag. A nice Gucci or a Dolce & Gabbana.
Amanda Holden called out her Britain's Got Talent co-star KSI, saying all she would need to “knock him out” is a new handbag.
The amiable judge, 53, joined fellow co-hosts Ashley Roberts (pictured above) and Jason King, filling in for Jamie Thixton, and shared some candid comments on Monday.
“Oh, I thought you meant a real wallet, like money,” Jason said, confused.
Making her direct intentions clear, Amanda added: “He can buy me a bag and I'll knock him out.”
And recently, Britain's Got Talent attacked Bruno after Ant and Dec's boxer switched teams to KSI.
The social media star and boxer is Bruno's temporary replacement. He entered the venue as if he were entering the ring on the stage at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
For her iconic entrance, she was enthusiastically announced after fellow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.
And after leaving their animated scene, hosts Ant and Dec surprised Ant and joked: “Who's Bruno?” Everyone thinks that. I'm kidding!'
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And she calmed down well in her first episode as she posed for selfies with the audience.
Playing off hosting legend Simon, he used a filter to place a pair of orange shadows over his eyes.
'I take KSI because I want a bag. A nice Gucci or a Dolce & Gabbana,” the star said when asked who she would fight.
More recently, Ant and Dec attacked the show's judge Bruno Tonioli after the boxer moved onto the KSI panel.
The social media star and boxer, who took to the stage at Blackpool's Winter Gardens as a temporary replacement for Bruno (pictured), jumped into the complex as if entering the ring.
Sharing the photo online, he wrote: “The audience in Blackpool is absolutely incredible and I'm so excited to be part of the band.”
The YouTuber reportedly got the chance to ring his golden bell on day one: cooking chicken at Morrisons supermarket..
Judges Amanda, Simone, Alesha Dixon and KSI raged with veteran hosts Ant and Dec kicking off the first day of the 2024 series on Tuesday.
Ahead of the new season, the judges put on their usual glamorous display as 53-year-old Amanda. She looked amazing in an olive green off-the-shoulder dress.
Alesha looked sensational in a white t-shirt over a black corset.
But for the group photo, the latest edition of the panel lacks a familiar face like KSI. – real name Olajide Olayinga Williams Olatunji – was sitting in Bruno's seat.
Early Tuesday, Amanda After that, a first look at the 2024 judging panel revealed that KSI was temporarily replaced by Bruno.
The veteran judge posed for a selfie with her fellow judges behind the curtain.
On her Instagram story with the photo, she wrote in her caption: 'What a fuss. shipment [love] To @brunotonioliofficial.'
And since the content creator is believed to have been presented with his own golden buzzer on the panel, KSI seems to have adapted right away.
Only three of the five days of first round auditions will see KSI perform on the talent show's judging panel.
A source told The Sun: 'Bosses were keen for KSI to appear as a full-time judge, who would have to be on his feet for days.
'That means there will be one more Golden Buzzer act this year, and the remaining judges and presenters, Ant and Dec, will have the chance to put pressure on it.
“No doubt the final will be very exciting to see which judge is best at choosing a winner.”
It is believed that the content creator was hired to attract a younger audience.
A source told The Sun in 2023: 'Simon Cowell KSI is a big hit among the younger generation.
“It will be a great addition to attract teenage fans, something the creators love so much.
“KSI is in talks with employers in the hope of reaching an agreement that fits their hectic schedule.”
When KSI was first rumored to be joining the group, Simon, 65, had to put to rest rumors that Bruno was being permanently fired.
The Italian choreographer confirmed last year that he would return next year despite scheduling conflicts, but accepted a stalemate.
In his appearance on Heart Radio, the king of music explained: 'I won't replace him. “I love Bruno on the show.”
For her participation in KSI, she was excitedly announced after her fellow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda and Alesha Dixon.
Coming out of their animated scene, hosts Ant and Dec surprised Ant, who joked: “Everyone was saying, 'Who's Bruno?' I'm kidding!'
Playing off host Simon's legend, she used a filter to place a pair of orange shadows over her eyes.
Simon explained that there was a problem with Bruno's schedule, so the star was substituted for some auditions he couldn't attend.
Addressing the rumours, host Jamie Theakston asked the star: “Today I'm going to read you a newspaper headline, Simon… 'Britain's Got Talent is preparing to leave the judge, Bruno'
When Simon admitted the headline was false, Jamie insisted: 'Well, well, which one isn't true?
Simon explained: 'Seriously. I spoke… I don't know where all this is coming from. I spoke to the producers two weeks ago that there was a scheduling problem with Bruno.
Because we're going to have auditions… some auditions this year and he'll be in America.
“So maybe you're right.” I don't know. But I love Bruno on the show. I think it's smart.
Listen to Hearty Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 10:00 in the UK and Global Player.
Earlier on Tuesday, Amanda revealed a first look at the 2024 judging panel after KSI temporarily replaced Bruno.
