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Lottie Gibbons

Strictly's Claudia addresses 'awkward' Bruno mention minutes into live show

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were stunned just minutes into the show as the professional dancers performed to Disney's 'We Don't Talk About Bruno'.

Taking to the dancefloor for movie week, the professionals performed a group routine to Encanto's hit song. However, many fans thought the choice of music was a bit too apt given Strictly's history.

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that judge Bruno Tonioli had left the show for good. Last year, Anton Du Beke stood in for Bruno while he was stuck in the USA.

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But following Bruno's departure, Anton announced he was joining the judging panel permanently, therefore when Strictly chose 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' for tonight's show, some viewers were taken aback.

One Twitter user said: "Slightly apt, we don’t talk about Bruno..? Bit harsh…" Roz Laws said: "Poor Bruno! He’s only on DWTS, you can talk about him."

Alfie added: "We Don't Talk About Bruno? Awkward." Leigh Kirkham said: "This opening number is also doubling as Bruno Tonioli’s leaving party."

And Daniel said: "Omg they opened with We Don't Talk About Bruno for Movie Week."

However, presenter Claudia Winkleman was on hand to address these comments. Following the dance, Claudia said: "For the record we still talk about Bruno, all the time".

She and Tess Daly then did a heart sign with their hands.

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