Bruno Tonioli confirmed as new Britain’s Got Talent judge

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has been confirmed as the new judge on Britain’s Got Talent.

The 67-year-old Italian choreographer and dancer has replaced comedian David Walliams on the ITV talent show’s judging panel, and will join Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

As auditions began on Tuesday, Tonioli said: “Here we are, Britain’s Got Talent. I am so excited.

“It’s my first show, I have no idea what’s going to happen, but I’m sure it’s going to be brilliant.”

Walliams, who joined the show in 2012, apologised in November for making “disrespectful comments” about contestants during breaks in filming in January 2020.

Posting a picture of the Palladium, BGT’s official Twitter page said: “We’re baaaack! And we’re ready to find our next #BGT superstar! Could it be you? Auditions day 1, bring it on!”