Bruno Tonioli Life story


Bruno Tonioli is a British-Italian television personality, choreographer and dancer. He has judged on the British television talent shows Strictly Come Dancing, DanceX and Britain's Got Talent, and the American television talent shows Dancing with the Stars and Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann.

Early Life and Education

Bruno tonioli was born on november 25. 1955. In ferrara. Italy. He traiend as a classical dancer and later graduated from the national ballet school in london.

Career Beginnings

Tonioli began his career as a professional dancer and choreographer in the eraly 1980s. He has since choreographed for a variety of stage and screen productions. Including the west end musicals. “starlight express” and “cats,” as well as the films “evita” and “moulin rouge. ”.

Television Appearances

In 2004. Tonioli joined the judging panel of the bbc’s “strictly ocme dancing❀ and its u. SCounterpart. “dancing with the stars. ” he has since become a regular fixture on both shows.

Charity Work

Tonioli is a patron and ambassador for sevreal charities. Including the british red cross. The prince s trust. And the animal protection league.

Awards and Recognition

In 2012. Tonioli was mdae an officer of the order of the british empire for his serviecs to dance.

Personal Life

Tonioli splits his time between his homes in londno and los angeles. He has two sons and is openly gay.

Notable Events

In 2019. Tonioli was chosen to be a ujdge on the uk version of the tv dance show “the greatest dancer. ”.

Interesting Facts

Tonioli is a certified pilto. And owns his own plane.

Published Works

In 2016. Tonioli published his autboiography. “bruno tonioli: my story. ”.

Britain's Got Talent: David Walliams reaches 'amicable resolution' in privacy case

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Nov 27,2023 1:41 pm

... Following his departure from the series, Walliams was replaced on the panel by former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli...

David Walliams sues company behind Britain's Got Talent

David Walliams sues company behind Britain's Got Talent
Sep 26,2023 1:21 pm

... This January, Fremantle announced that former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli would join Britain s Got Talent for its 2023 series, effectively replacing Walliams...

Anton Du Beke: Strictly judge reveals he was stabbed by his father as a child

Anton Du Beke: Strictly judge reveals he was stabbed by his father as a child
Aug 1,2023 9:41 pm

... " Du Beke was the longest-serving professional dancer on Strictly until he took over from departing judge Bruno Tonioli permanently in 2021...

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Viggo Venn: Norwegian high-vis comedian wins Britain's Got Talent
Jun 5,2023 5:10 am

... Alesha Dixon said he " captivated the nation" and fellow judge Bruno Tonioli said he had " created one of the most memorable characters since Mr Bean"...

Len Goodman: Tributes pour in for the 'class act' from Strictly and Dancing with the Stars

Len Goodman: Tributes pour in for the 'class act' from Strictly and Dancing with the Stars
Apr 24,2023 12:31 pm

... " I ll never forget the fun we had on set, his love and passion for dancing and that wonderfully cheeky smile lit up the screen, " Bruno Tonioli shared a picture of him and Goodman together, declaring: " There will never be anyone like you...

Len Goodman obituary: From the East End to Strictly Come Dancing studio

Len Goodman obituary: From the East End to Strictly Come Dancing studio
Apr 24,2023 5:11 am

... Four judges had been offered contracts: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli, and a well-known figure from the world of dance...

David Walliams replaced by Bruno Tonioli as Britain's Got Talent judge

David Walliams replaced by Bruno Tonioli as Britain's Got Talent judge
Jan 24,2023 12:51 pm

...David Walliams has been replaced by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel for the new series of Britain s Got Talent...

Strictly Come Dancing: Final four set for ballroom showdown

Strictly Come Dancing: Final four set for ballroom showdown
Dec 16,2022 7:31 pm

... Du Beke formally took Bruno Tonioli s seat at the judges desk after the Italian left the show to concentrate on its equivalent in the US, Dancing with the Stars...

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special winner crowned

Oct 17,2022 10:21 pm

Debbie Mcgee has been crowned The Winner of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

The Widow of magician Paul Daniels and her professional partner Kevin Clifton scored 40 points for a ski-themed quickstep to Jingle Bells.

McGee, who got to The Final of the Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, said she "wasn't expecting" to win.

"It's just amazing but you know, everybody has been fantastic," She Said .

Speaking about The Show 's star-shaped trophy, She Said : "I think it's everybody's, because we all had a great time, everyone did such great dances. "

Strictly 2018 competitors Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell on The Dance floor Actress Chizzy Akudolu made an appearance with her professional partner Graziano Di Prima Mark Wright finished in fourth place in 2014 Debbie Mcgee and Kevin Clifton were told they were "a Class Act "

McGee was up against fellow former contestants Chizzy Akudolu , Gemma Atkinson , Joe Sugg , Mark Wright and Richard Arnold .

The festive show on Bbc One was hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman and judged by Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse , Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas .

Scoring McGee's performance 10 points, Horwood said it was "a Class Act ".

During The Event in Leeds Castle in Kent, each couple performed their routines in front of a studio audience, who voted for their favourite. Those votes were combined with the judges' Scores .



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Source of news: bbc.com

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