Bruno Tonioli steps away from ‘BGT’ amid growing schedule pressure

Bruno Tonioli will leave Britain's Got Talent after just two seasons, which would be a huge setback for the program.

The 69-year-old Bruno joined the ITV variety show in 2023 after David Walliams left amid controversy.

He returned for the show's most recent series, which was its longest to date, after joining Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon the previous year.

However, it's becoming more difficult to lock down the exuberant former Strictly Come Dancing judge for BGT filming because of his hectic schedule.

"The 2024 filming schedule meant that Bruno could get away with not being present for filming one week of auditions," a TV insider told The Sun.

Moreover, it would be nearly impossible for him to miss two weeks because, in the final cut, that would be equivalent to half of the episodes in the new three month BGT run, which will premiere in February 2026.

There isn't any dislike towards the situation, it's just that schedule changes make it very challenging for him to continue serving as a full time judge.

What is Bruno Tonioli famous for?

Bruno Tonioli is famous as a flamboyant judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars. He’s known for his energetic personality and animated critiques. 

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