Bruno Tonioli's future on Britain's Got Talent has finally been confirmed. In recent days, there had been speculation that the former Strictly Come Dancing judge would be replaced by comedian Alan Carr. Now, head judge and the show's creator, Simon Cowell has spoken out about the speculation and confirmed the line-up for the next series of the talent show.
Rumours had claimed that Bruno "may not be able to take part" in the next series due to prior commitments he had in America. "He's committed to the US, but the new format for BGT is non-negotiable because the show will effectively be replacing Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway," a source said. READ MORE - Ant and Dec's incredible presenting hack exposed by eagle-eyed Britain's Got Talent fan READ MORE - Sydnie Christmas breaks silence after BGT fix row to reveal humble way she celebrated But Simon has now spoken out, saying: "I don't know where all this stuff comes from.
I spoke to the producers literally two weeks ago about there is a scheduling issue with Bruno. Because we're doing the auditions..
. some of the auditions this year and he's going to be in America. So maybe there'll be a stand-in for him.
I don't know. But I love Bruno on the show. I think he's brilliant.
" Speaking to his co-star Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston on Heart Breakfast, Cowell added: "He knows so much about what he's talking about. And actually, he's a brilliant, brilliant judge and the nicest person. So no, I would not replace him.
He's com.
