Bruno Tonioli 'leaving Britain's Got Talent', reports say

Glasgow Times

2 days ago

The Italian-British TV star has been a part of the ITV talent show for two series, but is now going to quit.
He missed some episodes in the latest series of the show and was replaced by guest judge KSI.
With his exit rumoured to be coming, here's who is lined up to be the new judge, and who fans want to see.
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Bruno Tonioli 'leaving Britain's Got Talent'
An insider told The Sun that Tonioli would not be able to film the show due to prior commitments in the US for Dancing with the Stars.
They said: "The filming schedule in 2024 meant that Bruno could get away with not being present for filming one week of auditions.
'But it would be virtually impossible for him to miss two weeks, because in the final edit, that equates to half the episodes in the new three-month run of BGT, which will air from February of 2026.
'There is absolutely no ill feeling about the situation, it's simply down to changes in the schedule making it incredibly difficult to remain as a full-time judge.
'The only hope is if his long-time friend and fellow panellist Simon Cowell steps in to make it clear that he has to be a part of the show, no matter how difficult it proves to be.'
Who will replace Bruno Tonioli on Britain's Got Talent?
According to the report from the publisher, the frontrunners are KSI and Alan Carr.
KSI, being the guest judge on the last series, could make for an obvious choice, with many enjoying his brief appearances on the show.
Alan was one of the previous favourites to replace former judge David Walliams before Tonioli was chosen.
Reacting to the news online, fans of the show have had their say on who they would like to fill the soon-to-be-vacant judging chair.
One said: "Alan Carr would be the right choice."
Another said: "I beg BGT bring in Alan Carr. KSI didn't work, I might actually watch this abysmal show if Alan Carr was on it."
"Alan Carr every single day," said a third.
Some, however, backed internet personality KSI to take on the role fully.
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"No KSI no party," one joked.
A second said: "Alan Carr would be good but I've gotta go with my guy KSI to be the next judge."
Other names that were thrown in the hat by fans included Harry Hill, Sam Thompson or Pete Wicks, or bringing back David Walliams.