Simon Cowell gives Britain's Got Talent bosses the ok to make major change to ITV show

ITV series is moving up north to film the auditions rounds - swapping London for Blackpool.

has famously filmed the audition stages of the show at the Palladium theatre in the West End of the UK capital. But now the series - which includes former judge - will reportedly film these stages at the home of British ballroom: Blackpool.

The decision has been made after show bosses decided that there is a more electric atmosphere in the seaside town - which is famous for it's dramatic evening lights around the iconic Blackpool tower. Fans and auditionees will need to head north instead of gathering in the capital to sing for the affections of the show judges.

Head judge is said to have agreed to the move - while the other judges, including Bruno along with and - will have to travel to the town to decide who advances to the live shows. Fans will also see YouTuber KSI take to the judging panel as he fills in for Bruno in some episodes that have already been filmed for the upcoming season which is expected to air in 2025.

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A source told of the changes: “BGT is a show that hangs on the audience and how they react — and basically the crowd in Blackpool are absolutely brilliant. The Palladium is such an iconic venue but if you compare the shows in Blackpool to the ones they have filmed in London, the audience is way more up for it there.

“The auditions resume in the new year and they’ll all be filmed up in Blackpool. Boss Simon Cowell has given the green light to the move and just wants the show to be the best it can be." The has contacted for comment.

Guest judge KSI - who is a chart topping musician as well as a YouTube icon - has previously opened up about his excitement over joining the panel. He said: “I’m so excited to be a guest judge for Britain’s Got Talent. When I got the call I couldn’t believe it. I remember watching old BGT episodes and going from being amazed to laughing my arse off. I’m buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I’ll be sure to leave a mark!”

Fans of the show will recall that Sydnie won the most recent season of the series - wowing the judges with a moving performance of Over The Rainbow. After scooping the £250,000 prize - as well as the chance to perform at Britain's Royal Variety Performance - the singer said: "I am overwhelmed with love and it's the most amazing thing, and I wish every person in this room feels the way I do with this love. It's amazing. Thank you so much."

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