A figure known for his online presence, Olajide Olatunji, professionally known as KSI, is facing renewed scrutiny due to unearthed comments and actions. Recent reports highlight instances where the Britain's Got Talent judge has drawn criticism for remarks deemed offensive, particularly concerning violence and trivialization of serious issues. These resurfaced incidents follow his tenure as a judge on the ITV show, which began as a guest role and later became a more permanent position.
The most significant controversy centers on a 2017 YouTube video where KSI, in response to his mother advising safe sex, stated, "If she gets pregnant I'll just punch the baby." This comment has ignited outrage from domestic violence campaigners, who argue such statements minimize the gravity of criminal behavior experienced by women. Similar sentiments were expressed regarding a separate unearthed clip where he reportedly made a "joke" about hitting pregnant women.
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Further back in his online history, KSI has faced accusations of trivializing rape and making derogatory comments about women, including calling some "sluts" and asking inappropriate personal questions.
While a spokesperson for Women's Aid stated such comments are "never acceptable to make, even if it is meant as a joke," a source close to KSI suggested he has "grown and matured significantly since then" and regrets his past language. The video containing the "punch the baby" remark was reportedly removed after media outlets approached the star for comment.
The surfacing of these remarks comes after KSI's participation in Britain's Got Talent's semi-finals in May 2025. During one such appearance, he awarded the Golden Buzzer to a magician, an act that also generated backlash from viewers who felt other performers were more deserving. This decision led to him being booed by the live audience. Reports from that period also mentioned a "controversial statement" he made on the judging panel, though specifics were not detailed in the provided materials.
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KSI's role on Britain's Got Talent began when he stepped in for Bruno Tonioli. He was later confirmed as a full-time judge for the 2026 season, joining the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon. His presence has been met with mixed reactions, with some viewers finding he "brings so much energy to show" and others expressing dissatisfaction.
