Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has spoken about his decision to leave the BBC One show, claiming it is a 'miracle' he lasted 18 years on the panel.
The Italian dancer and choreographer, 66, had been a judge on the hit series since it launched in 2004, before announcing his shock departure in May.
Opening up about his reasons for stepping down, Bruno said he and BBC bosses both agreed things were not going to work after he was struggling to divide his time between the UK and his role on US show Dancing With The Stars, which films around the same time of year in America.
