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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Bruno Tonioli 'leaving Britain's Got Talent', reports say
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. Last series was not short of scares, and this lot certainly kept us in suspense with their danger-filled auditions! Check out our most dangerous acts from #BGT Series 18: Do not try these acts at home! — BGT (@BGT) July 11, 2025 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. Recommended reading: "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.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly's Shirley Ballas drops huge hint Bruno Tonioli is returning to the show after quitting BGT
SHIRLEY Ballas has sparked speculation that Bruno Tonioli could be returning to Strictly Come Dancing after the head judge shared a cryptic Instagram post. The BBC star posted a photo alongside Bruno, captioning it, 'Just can't wait to be back'. Advertisement 6 Bruno Tonioli found fame as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing Credit: Getty - Contributor 6 Bruno moved across to BGT but his future on the ITV show has been thrown into doubt - pictured with Simon Cowell Credit: Rex 6 Strictly's head judge Shirley Ballas dropped a huge hint that Bruno could be returning to Strictly Credit: Instagram The timing of her post coincides with mounting reports that he is preparing to Bruno, known for his flamboyant judging style, joined Strictly in 2004 and was a fixture on the panel until 2019. He took a break during the pandemic due to transatlantic travel complications while He was replaced by long-time professional dancer Anton Du Beke, who was later confirmed as a full-time judge in 2022. Advertisement READ MORE ON BRUNO Bruno's exit was never positioned as permanent, leaving the possibility of a return open. Now his future on Britain's Got Talent appears to be in question due to scheduling conflicts with his U.S. commitments. Bruno was brought onto BGT in 2023 following the departure of David Walliams, a decision personally backed by Simon Cowell despite speculation that comedian Alan Carr would take the role. A television insider said that changes to BGT's 2025 filming timetable have made Bruno's continued presence on the show increasingly difficult. Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive A TV insider 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.' Bruno Tonioli set to QUIT Britain's Got Talent judging gig as two favourites to replace him revealed Last year the show was able to work around Bruno's availability by splitting audition weeks. Advertisement However, this year all auditions are set to be recorded back-to-back over a single fortnight in October across Blackpool and Birmingham, overlapping directly with Dancing with the Stars filming in the U.S. With his exit looking increasingly likely, attention has turned to potential replacements. KSI, who impressed viewers during last year's Blackpool auditions and during a guest appearance on the live semi-finals, is seen as a leading candidate. Alan Carr, a close friend of Amanda Holden and original favourite to replace Walliams, is also expected to be in the running. Advertisement 6 Bruno with Motsi, Shirley and Craig 6 Anton replaced Bruno on the judging panel Credit: Rex 6 Anton is now a firm favourite on the Strictly panel Credit: PA
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
X-Factor star Simon Cowell and the Pope are both secret Pokémon fans
It's been a bizarre month for pokémon trading card fans thanks to both Simon Cowell and the Pope becoming involved with the hobby. Even though Pokémon is a globally popular multimedia franchise, it always feels like a surprise when famous celebrities express any genuine interest in something that's primarily meant for kids. Off the top of our head, musicians Ed Sheeran and Katy Perry have shown fondness for the franchise, through their music collaborations, and actor Bill Nighy got hooked on the series while filming the live action Detective Pikachu movie. Now, we can potentially add X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell to the list, as word has spread that he was spotted in London searching for Pokémon cards. Recently, a trading card show was held at the Boxpark food court in Croydon, where people could gather to buy, sell, and trade all kinds of trading cards. One such trader, known as Onfire Trading Cards on Instagram, met with Cowell during the event, snapping a photo of the two together as proof. According to the trader, Cowell 'was picking up all sorts' while he was there, including a very rare Rayquaza VMAX card. While Onfire Trading Cards hasn't disclosed how much Cowell spent on it, IGN reports that the card's value is upwards of a$2,700 (about £2,000). Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Cowell's net worth, as of this year, is reportedly $600 million (about £444.5 million), which is honestly a lot less than we expected, but still enough to comfortably spend thousands on Pokémon cards. Judging by the comments, people are shocked to learn that Cowell is a Pokémon fan or likes collectingtrading cards, though it's possible he's actually buying the cards for a young relative, such as his 11-year-old son Eric. Some fans on the Pokémon TCG subreddit have expressed envy at Cowell having the money to spend on rare cards, since it has become an increasingly expensive hobby. Not to mention, Pokémon cards have become a popular target for scalpers, with particularly rare and unique cards, like the limited-edition ones made for the Van Gogh Museum from 2023, which were hoarded and sold to desperate collectors for upwards of £1,500. More Trending This isn't the only odd celebrity story involving Pokémon cards to make headlines lately. Just last week, a Redditor by the name of ReptileCake took one of his cards to the Vatican to be signed by Pope Leo XIV. The reason for this? Purely for the sake of a pun, since the signed card featured the pokémon Popplio; a gag the Pope apparently found at least a little funny. 'He laughed, probably as a courtesy, but he did know about Pokémon cards, he even showed it around to the guards around him. Then I asked him to sign a copy for me and he was happy to oblige,' said ReptileCake. They added that they have no intention of ever selling it: 'It's a personal artefact that I will cherish for eternity.' Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Pokémon cards saved this fan's life by blocking a gunshot MORE: Man opened £1,500 mystery container to uncover a Pokémon treasure trove MORE: Pokemon voice actor James Carter Cathcart dies aged 71
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bruno Tonioli 'set to quit' Britain's Got Talent as possible replacements named
Bruno Tonioli is reportedly set to quit Britain's Got Talent after just two series as the ITV show's judge. The ex Strictly Come Dancing star is likely to be replaced by either rapper KSI comedian Alan Carr. The Italian TV personality may find it impossible to film the next series of the show with his commitment to filming Dancing with the Stars in America - with both reportedly taking place this autumn. A source told The Sun: "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." They added that there is "absolutely no ill feeling about the situation" and that it is purely down to difficult schedules. '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.' The Mirror has reached out to Britain's Got Talent and Bruno Tonioli's representatives for comment.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Bruno Tonioli set to QUIT Britain's Got Talent judging gig as two favourites to replace him revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli is poised to leave the show after just two series - with the race to replace him likely to be led by frontrunners KSI and Alan Carr. The ostentatious Italian would find it virtually impossible to film almost two weeks of audition shows taking place this autumn because he's simultaneously committed to filming Dancing with the Stars in the US Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Bruno Tonioli will quit Britain's Got Talent Credit: Splash 4 He is a good friend of Simon Cowell and spent two years on the show Credit: Rex Last year auditions took place over one week at Blackpool in October, when KSI filled in for him, and a second week in London in January, which he was able to attend. Now the auditions will all take place back to back in Blackpool and Birmingham over a single fortnight in October. A TV insider 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.' Bruno was hired by Simon in 2023 following the departure of David Walliams from the panel. Alan, who's a long-standing friend of panellist Amanda Holden, was the favourite to replace him. But Simon stepped in at the eleventh hour and insisted it should be Bruno who got the job alongside him, Amanda and Alesha Dixon. KSI was a huge hit with viewers when he stepped in for Bruno during last year's Blackpool auditions and when he made a guest appearance during the live semi-finals. The Sun exclusively revealed earlier last month that there was a shake up in the filming for the next series, which would split the auditions between Blackpool and Birmingham. The live semi-finals, which account for the second half of the newly lengthened series of BGT, will still be filmed in London next year. Britain's Got Talent were approached for comment. Britain's Got Talent fans hit out at judge during live final as they rage 'what is he doing-' 4 BGT star Amanda Holden's pal Alan Carr is a favourite to replace him Credit: Getty
