BREAKING: Bruno Tonioli has officially joined the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel as David Walliams steps down from the ITV show.
Gesturing towards Amanda and Alesha, the 67-year-old added: ‘Look at these girls, they’re stunning!’, stressing that it was an ‘honour’ to ‘finally’ work with friend Simon.
‘He’s teased me with this for years. Years and years and years, and tell you, honestly, I’m thrilled to be here,’ he shared, before he had his first go at pressing his buzzer with encouragement from Alesha.and comedian Alan Carr, 46, for the role.Rumours had started swirling that the professional dancer had landed the gig after reports Walliams was leaving the show after 10 years.
Walliams’ departure from Britain’s Got Talent came after he made a public apology in November for making ‘disrespectful comments’ about contestants during breaks in filming the show. At the time, he issued a statement that: ‘These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry.’Taking to the photo-sharing platform to celebrate her friend, she posted: ‘Good luck today to my dearest friend @brunotonioliofficial. From one big tv show to another .. he will certainly bring the fun factor! So proud of you my friend.
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