Bruno Tonioli has been officially announced as Britain’s Got Talent's new judge after weeks of speculation, replacing David Walliams. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly welcomed the former Strictly Come Dancing to the panel at the first audition taping with fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell.
In a video shared by a fan, the audience gasped in excitement as the names of the judges were lowered from above the stage, as Ant said "here they come." Dec then announced: ‘Please give a huge London Palladium welcome to the four judges for this afternoon: They are Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli!’
An upbeat Bruno then appeared, punching the air and blowing kisses as he walked to the stage, wearing a sparkling red blazer. "Can we say a massive welcome to Bruno!" said Ant.