February 4th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Bruno Tonioli has admitted that he has discussed the possibility of working with Simon Cowell with the X Factor boss.
The music mogul has already poached one judge from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing this year and after the departure of Alesha Dixon – who recently moved from Strictly to Britain’s Got Talent – Bruno confessed that he may go the same way eventually.
The dance expert, who has been close friends with the SYCO boss for a number of years, told the Daily Mail:
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December 15th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli admitted that he had one stand out favourite in this year’s series of the BBC dance show.
The Italian expert may love the fancy footwork of Harry Judd and the wonderful waltzing of Jason Donovan but what he really wants to see on tomorrow’s final, is some of Russell Grant’s hilarity.
He told The Sun’s TV Buzz:
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October 14th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Brucie is sure to make everyone’s Saturday knight this weekend as he makes his debut as Sir Bruce Forsyth after being knighted by the Queen’s earlier this week.
The famous pensioner will take to the stage to host Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday and speaking about his new title, Bruno Tonioli told Buzz magazine:
‘It makes us feel like we’re mixing with Royalty!’
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October 12th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
That Nancy Dell’Olio is a fiery character!
The Italian lawyer is reportedly threatening to sue ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge Bruno Tonioli, after he slated her performance on last week’s like show.
The star commented that the brunette beauty looked like she may have drank “two gallons” of champagne before taking to the stage with Anton DuBeke on Saturday and she has taken massive offence at his insinuation.
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September 9th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing is back this weekend and its hotter than ever!
Show judge Bruno Tonioli is ready and waiting for the class of 2011 and said that the stars should be ready for a rough ride. He told Buzz magazine:
“After all the years Strictly has been on, the celebrities should know exactly what they’re letting themselves in for!”
“They know that we are going to say and what we think.”
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September 1st, 2011 by Sarah.
Strictly Come Dancing veteran Len Goodman has reportedly banned co-judge Bruno Tonioli from speaking to him.
Although the tough-talking panellists will of course have to exchange opinions when the BBC One show returns to TV screens next month, Len says has no interest in chatting to Bruno when the cameras stop rolling.
The bickering pair – who are joined on the panel by judges Craig Revel Horwood and Alesha Dixon – take an 11 hour-flight to Los Angeles every Saturday to shoot US series ‘Dancing with the Stars’ before returning to the UK days later, and Len wants some time to himself between the shows.
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July 10th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Bruno Tonioli has certainly set his sights high for the next Strictly Come Dancing series.
The Italian stallion will be back on the reality TV panel, ready to judge dancing celebrities when the show returns to BBC One this autumn and on which stars he’d like to see in the lineup, Bruno told The Mirror that she wants some near royalty and the nation’s tabloid princess.
He said:
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April 30th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Joe Calzaghe has claimed that the judges comments on Strictly Come Dancing are a form of bullying.
The boxing champion competed on the BBC reality TV series in 2009 and was partnered by his now girlfriend Kristina Rihanoff. He had two left feet and no timing and was regularly criticised by the panel on the weekly Saturday night show.
Hitting out at Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon and their treatment of him during his five week stint, Joe told The Daily Mail:
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November 16th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
Gavin Henson’s cheeky smooch with Bruno Tonioli on Saturday night’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has sparked almost 80 viewer complaints.
The Welsh rugby star planted a huge kiss on the judge’s lips at the start of his routine and while Bruno was thrilled, some viewers felt it was inappropriate and took to the internet to vent their fury.
One wrote: “I found the kiss totally wrong. Let’s not forget it’s supposed to be a family show.”
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November 15th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Gavin Henson set hearts racing on Saturday night’s live show, when he lunged at judge Bruno Tonioli and planted a smacker on him.
The rugby star was dancing the quickstep with his partner Katya Virshilas, when he took a second to jump on the desk and show some love to the Italian expert.
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