Bruno Tonioli says he does not mince his words while on a judging panel – but his remarks should be taken in context. The former Strictly Come Dancing judge said he intentionally cranks up his onscreen delivery to “give the audience a show” – but some people need to “chill a bit”.
The 67-year-old recently replaced comedian David Walliams on the panel of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT), alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden. Speaking to the Radio Times, Tonioli said he developed his “larger-than-life” persona through years of working with the likes of Sir Elton John but does not take himself too seriously.
“Obviously when you’re on screen, you can’t sit there looking bored. You have to give the viewers a show,” he said.
