Bradley Walsh to be guest judge on Britain's Got Talent 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Bradley Walsh will replace Simon Cowell as a guest judge on Britain's Got Talent 2027.

Bradley Walsh has been confirmed as a guest judge for Britain's Got Talent 2027, temporarily replacing Simon Cowell. Cowell is undergoing back surgery following injuries sustained in a 2020 electric bike accident. The accident caused long-term nerve damage, and Cowell had a metal rod fitted in his spine. This is not the first time Cowell has stepped away from the show due to injury; he was temporarily replaced by Ashley Banjo in 2020.

Walsh, best known for hosting The Chase and Gladiators, will join the regular judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI on the panel. ITV announced the news via social media, with Walsh sharing a video from the BGT set. He said of his fellow judges: 'Amanda, Alesha, and KSI are so lovely to work with'.

Britain's Got Talent will return for its 20th series in 2027. An exact start date has not been confirmed, though the show typically launches in February.

How it is being reported

• ITV gives first look at new BGT judge Bradley Walsh as he replaces Simon CowellITV has confirmed that Bradley Walsh will be a guest judge on Britain's Got Talent 2027, replacing Simon Cowell.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 09:42
• ITV gives first look at new BGT judge Bradley Walsh as he replaces Simon CowellITV has confirmed that Bradley Walsh will be a guest judge on Britain's Got Talent 2027, replacing Simon Cowell.Oxford Mail · 13 Oct, 09:42

In this story: Bradley Walsh · Simon Cowell · Amanda Holden · Alesha Dixon · KSI · Ashley Banjo · Britain's Got Talent · ITV

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