Bruno Tonioli's future on Britain's Got Talent 'left in jeopardy' as ITV 'eye up' replacement
Bruno Tonioli's future on Britain's Got Talent 'left in jeopardy' as ITV 'eye up' replacement
Bruno Tonioli may face the axe from Britain's Got Talent as his US show Dancing With The Stars is said to clash with filming dates for the ITV talent show
Bruno could be replaced by a familiar face
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Bruno Tonioli, a judge on Britain's Got Talent, may be facing the chop from the ITV programme due to clashes with his US show Dancing With The Stars. It appears that Simon Cowell and the production team are already eyeing up a replacement.
Reports suggest that KSI has been well-received by viewers, making him a likely candidate to fill Bruno's shoes on the panel. The 69-year-old former Strictly Come Dancing judge has been part of the show for two years, having replaced David Walliams in 2023.
Meanwhile, KSI, who commands a social media following of 75 million, has already had a taste of judging on the show through several guest appearances.
He stepped in for Bruno during periods when the ex-professional dancer was away filming in the States.
A television insider revealed to The Sun: "There is no doubt that KSI's social media clout is exactly what the BGT panel needs, and Simon loves the edge he brings."
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The source elaborated: "TV isn't getting the viewing figures it did a decade ago, so to have someone who can tell their followers to sit down and watch the box can have a real impact.
"Because of the scheduling issues, insiders are certain that Simon will offer KSI a more long-term position in the show.
Asked about his opinion on KSI in relation to his time on the ITV show, he said: "We're both young, attractive, multi-talented stars, known the world over. Joking aside, I think KSI is fantastic - a real charming man, full of energy.
"We attended the Brits together too, which was a fabulous evening."
Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli were the judges on this year's series
Following KSI's initial appearance on the programme in February, his supporters began urging television executives to give him a regular role, reports the Mirror.
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A source revealed: "We had a similar situation last year. Bruno was filming Dancing With The Stars in October but was still available to film BGT auditions in Blackpool."
The insider remarked: "In this year's series, KSI stepped in as a guest judge for both Bruno and Simon on different audition dates."
BGT and representatives of Bruno have been contacted for comment
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