Amanda Holden teases that new judge Bruno Tonioli has second job on BGT

10 April 2023 , 20:01

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Amanda Holden teases that new judge Bruno Tonioli has second job on BGT

Amanda Holden has teased that new colleague Bruno Tonioli has been undertaking a second role on Britain's Got Talent (BGT) alongside him being the latest judge.

Bruno, 67, made his debut on the judging panel earlier this year, with the professional dancer having joined the ITV show for its new series, which launches on the weekend.

He's the latest addition to the judging panel, having joined BGT following the departure of comedian David Walliams, 51, who had been a judge on the talent show since 2012.

It means that Bruno has joined long-serving judges Amanda, 52, Simon Cowell, 63, and Alesha Dixon, 44, on the panel - as well as working alongside hosts Ant and Dec, both 47.

Bruno Tonioli is a new addition to the judging panel on Britain's Got Talent (ITV)

Amanda Holden has discussed what he brings to the panel ahead of the new series launching (ITV)

Amanda - who has been a judge on the show since its debut series, which aired in 2007 - has discussed what new addition Bruno brings to the panel ahead of the new series.

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Alongside mentioning the "energy" he brings to the role, she said that it's been like having an interpreter on the panel, teasing that he's been translating for international acts.

She revealed: "[He] speaks several languages, So it's been great having him translate for some of our overseas acts. It's like having our own BGT interpreter on call every day!"

Further discussing him, she said: "He's been in the industry a long time, so he knows his stuff. [...] He gives some good critiques when he's not messing around and being naughty!

"I swear we need to strap him to his chair, he never sits down! He's a sweetheart [though] and very informed; those are the bits that I'm finding really interesting about him!"

The new series of BGT launches over the weekend on ITV and ITVX (ITV)

"I think he's still bringing all the energy and character that he had on Strictly, but you get to see more of him because obviously now he's judging more than just dancing," she added.

Bruno has suggested similarly, with him commenting that there's "range" in terms of the acts competing on the show - including singers, magicians, acrobats and comedians.

He explained: "This is more than just dancing. So I guess, in a way, people will see more of who I am because I can show more of what I've done in my life. I found that very exciting."

And commenting on his fellow judges, Bruno said: "It's like meeting up with your friends and having a laugh. And let me tell you, my darling, we just went off!"

BGT returns for its latest series on Saturday night (April 15) from 8pm on ITV and ITVX. Its launch weekend will continue on Sunday (April 16) from 7.45pm on ITV and ITVX.

Joel Leaver