It’s Strictly over for Bruno as judge quits 20th series
WITH his flamboyant manner and colourful remarks, Bruno Tonioli has been at the heart of Strictly Come Dancing since its 2004 launch.
But I can reveal the Italian choreographer, 66, won’t return for its 20th series. ‘Bruno has quit the show for good,’ a pal tells me. ‘He’s going to be a judge only on [the U.S. version] Dancing With The Stars from now on.’
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood had suggested Tonioli, who missed the last series because of pandemic travel problems, could return to judge alongside Anton du Beke.