Bruno Tonioli has confirmed that he's left Strictly Come Dancing - and he has given his full backing to his replacement.The 66 year old, who has been a key part of the hit BBC show for 18 years now, missed last year's series due to Covid-related travel restrictions which prevented him from juggling it with his judging responsibilities on Strictly's American counterpart, Dancing With the Stars.
Former pro dancer on the show Anton Du Beke sat in his place alongside Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse on the four-strong panel.
In an appearance on The One Show tonight, Thursday, May 19, he said he would not be returning and confirmed it was "his decision." "Unfortunately Dancing With The Stars has moved over to Disney+ to stream live," he said.
Speaking about the travel restrictions he was faced with last year, he said: "It was impossible, it really was because the rules changed.
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