Bruno Tonioli talks BGT at the Together for Short Lives Ball
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has opened up about leaving the BBC show as the TV personality addressed his struggles.
The 67-year-old has now joined Britain’s Got Talent judging panel after he replaced David Walliams on the ITV talent show.
The TV personality, 67, was a judge on the BBC celebrity dancing programme between 2004 and 2019.
In a new interview, Bruno revealed that despite the glitz and glam of his time on Strictly, behind the scenes he was completely exhausted.
The on-screen star said as his tiredness got worse he almost “blanked out”.
He said: “I remember saying to Tess [Daly] that I didn’t know where I was because I was so tired. I even blanked once on Dancing with the Stars.
“I had an out-of-body experience and was confused about where I was, but I caught myself very quickly.”
Bruno added: “I may never be a Strictly judge again, but I may go back. We’ll always be very good friends.”
The talent judge quit Strictly after 18 years, with Anton du Beke joining permanently as his replacement.
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Bruno announced the news in May on The One Show saying that travel commitments to film Dancing with the Stars on Disney+ in the US will make it impossible for him to be in the UK for Strictly next series.
At the time he shared that Strictly viewers should “never count [him] out” of returning to the show at a later date or take part in the live tour, before sharing heartfelt messages for his fellow judges.
“Anton, you’ve done a fantastic job, you deserve it. It’s a 10 from me,” Bruno said while holding up his glittery judging paddle. “Carry on, do me proud – but you’ve already done that anyway.”
Earlier this year it was announced Bruno will be joining Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on Britain’s Got Talent.
He went on to admit viewers may see a different side to him from what they have seen on Strictly.
“Well, what we see is a complete range of entertainment, singing, dancing, comedians, magicians, acrobats, you name it,” he detailed.
“So you can draw from your experience in the industry, which fortunately I have plenty of, because I’ve done everything!”
Britain’s Got Talent begins Saturday on ITV at 8pm.
You can read the full interview is available in the latest edition of Radio Times, out now.
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