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{{short description|Italian choreographer (born 1955)}}
{{short description|Italian choreographer (born 1955)}}
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| caption = Tonioli in 2009
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| birth_place = [[Ferrara, Italy]]
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| partner = Jason Schanne (2010–present)
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'''Bruno Tonioli''' ({{IPA-it|ˈbruno tonˈjɔli}}; born 25 November 1955) is a British-Italian television personality, choreographer and dancer. He has judged on the British television talent shows ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]'' (2004–2019), ''[[DanceX]]'' (2007) and ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]'' (2023–present), and the American television talent shows ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' (2005–present) and ''[[Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann]]'' (2008).
'''Bruno Burtonioli''' ({{IPA-it|ˈbruno tonˈjɔli}}; born 25 November 1955) is a British-Italian television personality, choreographer and dancer. He has judged on the British television talent shows ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]'' (2004–2019), ''[[DanceX]]'' (2007) and ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]'' (2023–present), and the American television talent shows ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' (2005–present) and ''[[Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann]]'' (2008).


==Career==
==Career==
In 1980, as part of the group Duke and the Aces, Tonioli performed in but did not win the United Kingdom's competition to select an entry for the [[United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980|Eurovision Song Contest]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Strictly Come Dancing Judge Bruno Tonioli's Secret Eurovision Past Has Been Revealed|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-01-28/strictly-come-dancing-judge-bruno-toniolis-secret-eurovision-past-has-been-revealed/|website=Radio Times|publisher=Immediate Media Company|access-date=2017-09-24 }}</ref>
In 1980, as part of the group Duke and the Aces, Tonioli performed in but did not win the United Kingdom's competition to select an entry for the [[United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980|Eurovision Song Contest]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Strictly Come Dancing Judge Bruno Tonioli's Secret Eurovision Past Has Been Revealed |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-01-28/strictly-come-dancing-judge-bruno-toniolis-secret-eurovision-past-has-been-revealed/ |last=Ling |first=Thomas |website=[[Radio Times]] |date=28 January 2017 |access-date=24 September 2017}}</ref>


Tonioli has worked in the music business as a choreographer for music videos, stage shows, and tours for artists such as [[Tina Turner]], [[Sting (musician)|Sting]], [[Elton John]], [[the Rolling Stones]], [[Freddie Mercury]], [[Sinitta]], [[Boy George]], [[Dead or Alive (band)|Dead or Alive]], [[Bananarama]], and [[Duran Duran]]. He danced in the Elton John video for "[[I'm Still Standing]]" (1983).<ref name="rumba">{{cite journal|author1=People staff|title=Let's Get Ready to Rumba!|journal=People|date=2005-07-11|volume=64|issue=2|page=119}}</ref>
Tonioli has worked in the music business as a choreographer for music videos, stage shows, and tours for artists such as [[Tina Turner]], [[Sting (musician)|Sting]], [[Elton John]], [[the Rolling Stones]], [[Freddie Mercury]], [[Sinitta]], [[Boy George]], [[Dead or Alive (band)|Dead or Alive]], [[Bananarama]], and [[Duran Duran]]. He danced in the Elton John video for "[[I'm Still Standing]]" (1983).<ref name="rumba">{{cite magazine |title=Let's Get Ready to Rumba! |magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=11 July 2005 |volume=64 |issue=2 |page=119}}</ref>


Tonioli choreographed the band [[Arcadia (band)|Arcadia]]'s music video for their song "[[Election Day (song)|Election Day]]" as documented in a 1980s documentary entitled ''The Making of Election Day''. He was the choreographer for ''[[Ella Enchanted (film)|Ella Enchanted]]''{{'s}} [[Minnie Driver]].<ref name="rumba"/>
Tonioli choreographed the band [[Arcadia (band)|Arcadia]]'s music video for their song "[[Election Day (song)|Election Day]]", as documented in a 1980s documentary entitled ''The Making of Election Day''. He was [[Minnie Driver]]'s choreographer in the film ''[[Ella Enchanted (film)|Ella Enchanted]]'' (2004).<ref name="rumba"/>


In November 2016, Tonioli lent his name to an album released by [[Decca Records|Decca]] entitled ''An Italian Romance'' – a compilation of Italian songs by various artists selected by Tonioli. The cover of the album was shot by John Mac.<ref>{{cite web|title=Johnmacphotography.com|url=https://johnmacphotography.com/}}</ref>
In November 2016, Tonioli lent his name to an album released by [[Decca Records]] entitled ''An Italian Romance'', a compilation of Italian songs by various artists selected by Tonioli.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |people=Various artists |title=Bruno Tonioli: An Italian Romance |type=CD liner notes |publisher=[[Decca Records]] |year=2016 |location=Europe |id=B01LWT59EI}}</ref>


In November 2018, Tonioli presented the [[BBC Radio 2]] series ''Bruno Tonioli at the Opera''.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09v5rph Bruno Tonioli at the Opera], BBC Radio 2</ref>
In November 2018, Tonioli presented the [[BBC Radio 2]] series ''Bruno Tonioli at the Opera''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09v5rph |title=Bruno Tonioli at the Opera |website=[[BBC Radio 2]]}}</ref>


In October 2022, Tonioli competed in the [[The Masked Dancer (British series 2)|second series]] of ''[[The Masked Dancer (British TV series)|The Masked Dancer]]'' as Pearly King. He was in third place.
In October 2022, Tonioli competed in the [[The Masked Dancer (British series 2)|second series]] of ''[[The Masked Dancer (British TV series)|The Masked Dancer]]'' as Pearly King, placing third behind Australian actor [[Adam Garcia]] (second place) and American actress and dancer [[Heather Morris]] (winner).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/63363231 |title=The Masked Dancer: Scissors is unmasked and crowned champion |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=23 October 2022 |access-date=7 December 2023}}</ref>


In January 2023, it was announced that Tonioli would be joining the judging panel for [[Britain's Got Talent (series 16)|Series 16]] of the British talent show ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]'', replacing [[David Walliams]].<ref>{{cite web |title=David Walliams replaced by Bruno Tonioli as Britain's Got Talent judge |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64302696 |website=BBC News |access-date=24 January 2023 |date=24 January 2023}}</ref> Tonioli was the first to use the Golden Buzzer, doing so for Ugandan dance group [[Ghetto Kids]]. However, not knowing the rules of the show, he mistakenly pressed it during the performance instead of waiting till the end, as had been the case since the Golden Buzzer was introduced in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/britains-talent-2023-bruno-tonioli-26707959| title=Britain's Got Talent 2023: Bruno Tonioli hits Golden Buzzer for Ghetto Kids dance troupe in show first}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/britains-got-talent-bruno-tonioli-b2320768.html| title=Britain's Got Talent plunged into joyful chaos as Bruno Tonioli keeps on making mistakes| website=[[Independent.co.uk]]}}</ref> Tonioli then went on to press it again in the sixth episode, this time for singer Gamal John. This had never been done in the show's history, as usually a Judge only gets one use of the Golden Buzzer. Nevertheless it still counted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a43885953/britains-got-talent-bruno-tonioli-golden-buzzer-second-time/| title=Britain's Got Talent sees Bruno Tonioli press his Golden Buzzer for the second time| website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref>
In January 2023, it was announced that Tonioli would be joining the judging panel for [[Britain's Got Talent (series 16)|series 16]] of the British talent show ''[[Britain's Got Talent]]'', replacing [[David Walliams]].<ref>{{cite web |title=David Walliams replaced by Bruno Tonioli as Britain's Got Talent judge |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64302696 |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=24 January 2023 |date=24 January 2023}}</ref> Tonioli was the first to use the Golden Buzzer, doing so for Ugandan dance group [[Ghetto Kids]]. However, not knowing the rules of the show, he mistakenly pressed it during the performance instead of waiting until the end, as had been the case since the Golden Buzzer was introduced in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/britains-talent-2023-bruno-tonioli-26707959 |last=Williams |first=Kathryn |title=Britain's Got Talent 2023: Bruno Tonioli hits Golden Buzzer for Ghetto Kids dance troupe in show first |website=[[Media Wales|Wales Online]] |date=15 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/britains-got-talent-bruno-tonioli-b2320768.html |last=Harrison |first=Ellie |title=Britain's Got Talent plunged into joyful chaos as Bruno Tonioli keeps on making mistakes |website=[[The Independent]] |date=16 April 2023}}</ref> Tonioli then went on to press it again in the sixth episode, this time for singer Gamal John. This had never been done in the show's history, as usually a judge only gets one use of the Golden Buzzer. Nevertheless, it still counted.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a43885953/britains-got-talent-bruno-tonioli-golden-buzzer-second-time/ |last=Hegarty |first=Tasha |title=Britain's Got Talent sees Bruno Tonioli press his Golden Buzzer for the second time |website=[[Digital Spy]] |date=14 May 2023}}</ref>


=== ''Strictly Come Dancing'' & ''Dancing with the Stars'' ===
===''Strictly Come Dancing'' and ''Dancing with the Stars''===
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[[File:Brunostrictlytour.png|thumb|left|190px|Tonioli at the Strictly Come Dancing Tour in 2022]] In 2004, Tonioli was elected to be a Judge on the BBC's ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]'', along with [[Craig Revel Horwood]], [[Arlene Phillips]], and head judge [[Len Goodman]]. In 2005, he was then chosen to be a judge on ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'' along with Goodman and [[Carrie Ann Inaba]], where he, along with Inaba, has remained since. As he was a judge on both ''Strictly Come Dancing'' and its American counterpart, ''Dancing with the Stars'', for one week each during Series 16 and 17, he was replaced by guest judge [[Alfonso Ribeiro]], due to a broadcasting conflict between the two shows. Not only do Inaba and Tonioli are longtime friends, but also they have appeared in every season of ''DWTS'' and also got involved in the ABC talent competition ''[[Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morris |first=Natalie |date=2021-12-01 |title=Inside Bruno Tonioli's Relationship With Carrie Ann Inaba |url=https://www.thelist.com/674962/inside-bruno-toniolis-relationship-with-carrie-ann-inaba/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=The List |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=OK! |date=2008-01-16 |title=OK! Interview: Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli |url=https://okmagazine.com/photos/ok-interview-carrie-ann-inaba-and-bruno-tonioli/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=OK Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Brunostrictlytour.png|thumb|left|190px|Tonioli at the Strictly Come Dancing Tour in 2022]] In 2004, Tonioli was selected to be a judge on the [[BBC]]'s ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]'', along with [[Craig Revel Horwood]], [[Arlene Phillips]], and head judge [[Len Goodman]]. In 2005, he was then chosen to be a judge on ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', along with Goodman and [[Carrie Ann Inaba]], where he, along with Inaba, has remained since.<ref name="The List">{{cite web |url=https://www.thelist.com/674962/inside-bruno-toniolis-relationship-with-carrie-ann-inaba/ |last=Morris |first=Natalie |title=Inside Bruno Tonioli's Relationship With Carrie Ann Inaba |website=[[The List (magazine)|The List]] |date=1 December 2021 |access-date=1 December 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bruno-tonioli-len-goodman-dancing-with-the-stars-b2436441.html |last=Harrison |first=Ellie |title=Bruno Tonioli seen weeping after Len Goodman tribute on Dancing with the Stars |website=[[The Independent]] |date=26 October 2023 |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref> For one week during both [[Strictly Come Dancing (series 16)|series 16]] and [[Strictly Come Dancing (series 17)|series 17]] of ''Strictly Come Dancing'', he was replaced by guest judge [[Alfonso Ribeiro]], due to a broadcasting conflict between the two shows.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/strictly-come-dancing-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-this-weekend-37437863.html |last=Green |first=Alex |title=Strictly Come Dancing: What you need to know ahead of this weekend |date=19 October 2018 |access-date=6 December 2023 |website=[[Irish Independent]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/alfonso-bruno-tonioli-strictly-dancing-17107747 |last=Bevan |first=Nathan |title=Who is Alfonso Ribeiro? The judge replacing Bruno Tonioli on Strictly Come Dancing this week |website=[[Media Wales|Wales Online]] |date=18 October 2019 |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref> In addition, Tonioli was also involved in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] talent competition ''[[Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann]]''.<ref name="The List"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://okmagazine.com/photos/ok-interview-carrie-ann-inaba-and-bruno-tonioli/ |title=OK! Interview: Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli |website=[[OK!]] |date=16 January 2008 |access-date=1 December 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>


Tonioli quickly became known for his commentary style, often getting out of his chair and physically describing a performance, whilst at the same time including colourful descriptives. As examples, during his time with the U.S. ''Dancing With the Stars'', Tonioli called Cheetah Girl [[Sabrina Bryan]] "a little lynx on the prowl" and labelled singer and actor [[Billy Ray Cyrus]] "a crazy bear lost in a swamp".<ref>Staff (20 March 2007) [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6469879.stm Mills foxtrots onto US dance show] BBC News Entertainment, Retrieved 3 November 2011</ref>
Tonioli quickly became known for his commentary style, often getting out of his chair and physically describing a performance, using colourful descriptives. As examples, during his time with the U.S. ''Dancing With the Stars'', Tonioli called Cheetah Girl [[Sabrina Bryan]] "a little lynx on the prowl"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2007/10/15/ocs-sabrina-bryan-achieves-perfection-on-dancing-with-the-stars/ |title=O.C.'s Sabrina Bryan achieves perfection on 'Dancing With the Stars' |website=[[Orange County Register]] |date=15 October 2007 |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref> and labelled singer and actor [[Billy Ray Cyrus]] "a crazy bear lost in a swamp".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6469879.stm |title=Mills foxtrots onto US dance show |website=[[BBC News]] |date=20 March 2007 |access-date=3 November 2011}}</ref>


The lowest score Tonioli has ever given a contestant was a '2' awarded only once on Dancing With the Stars, to [[Master P]] and his partner [[Ashly DelGrosso]] for their [[Pasodoble|Paso Doble]]. This was due to Master P's lack of showmanship, and unwillingness to train and participate in the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/worst-dancing-stars-contestant-ever-231502982.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEx_ThwnaIyQJcXMaF82CHIdIKOldGFAXn0BHArlYWj3PZCdBcgCitF_KXHJ0tGCcZnEYF2RLawrTiAWaZHEvIGcjGLlvtWF6WzHDSBt0Q78OcmRMYcuOfMm7T-fcEHSyBkUAggfedGQZbDkwkaOaMZVJ8oLl6T1h04orzLzdzD3| title=The Worst "Dancing With The Stars" Contestant Ever, According to the Pros}}</ref> On Strictly Come Dancing, Tonioli has never awarded a '9' when every other Judge has awarded a '10', however on ''Dancing With the Stars'' this has happened on multiple occasions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a34359250/dancing-with-the-stars-2020-johnny-weir-bruno-tonioli-score-reactions/| title='Dancing With the Stars' Fans Are Fuming at Judge Bruno Tonioli Over Johnny Weir's Score}}</ref>
The lowest score Tonioli has ever given a contestant was a '2', awarded only once on ''Dancing With the Stars'', to [[Master P]] and his partner [[Ashly DelGrosso]] for their [[Paso Doble]]. This was due to Master P's lack of showmanship and unwillingness to train and participate in the show.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/worst-dancing-stars-contestant-ever-231502982.html |last=Hogan |first=Allie |title=The Worst 'Dancing With The Stars' Contestant Ever, According to the Pros |website=[[Yahoo! Life]] |date=23 November 2020}}</ref> On ''Strictly Come Dancing'', Tonioli has never awarded a '9' when every other judge has awarded a '10', although this has happened on multiple occasions on ''Dancing With the Stars''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a34359250/dancing-with-the-stars-2020-johnny-weir-bruno-tonioli-score-reactions/ |last=Barrientos |first=Selena |title='Dancing With the Stars' Fans Are Fuming at Judge Bruno Tonioli Over Johnny Weir's Score |website=[[Good Housekeeping]] |date=13 October 2020}}</ref>


A minor controversy arose following Tonioli's remarks to ''Dancing With the Stars'' contestant [[Michael Bolton]] and dance partner [[Chelsie Hightower]] on 27 September 2010 show, when he called Bolton's [[jive (dance)|jive]] dance the worst he had seen in all 11 seasons, later awarding him a score of '3'. Bolton expressed his dissatisfaction prominently in the media afterward, stating:
In 2020, due to COVID restrictions, Tonioli was stuck in the US and therefore did not appear on the judging panel at all during the series, but instead featured each week during the Judges' chat with Claudia via video call during the results show.


{{blockquote|"To me, [Bruno] let everybody down. My mom was there, she flew in. She's 90 and I thought she was going to really enjoy it, and I just didn't expect that level of disrespect from him."<ref>{{cite web| url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-results-michael-bolton-chelsie-hightower-eliminated/story?id=11754049| title=Michael Bolton Demands Apology From Bruno Tonioli| website=[[ABC News]]}}</ref>}}
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On 24 June 2021, it was announced that [[Anton Du Beke]], the longest-running ''Strictly'' professional, would replace him as a permanent judge on ''Strictly Come Dancing'' for series 19.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-06-24|title=Anton Du Beke to join Strictly judges for new series|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57592468|access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref> It was then announced on 19 May 2022 that Tonioli would not be returning to ''Strictly'', and that Du Beke would take over permanently.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bruno Tonioli leaves Strictly Come Dancing for good, replaced by Anton Du Beke |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61491630 |website=BBC News |access-date=19 May 2022 |date=19 May 2022}}</ref> Tonioli remarked on the matter:


This prompted ABC to release a statement firmly defending Tonioli:<ref>{{cite web|author= Seibel, Deborah Starr|title=Backstage at Dancing With the Stars: Pros React to Bruno's Harsh Comments|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Backstage-Dancing-Stars-1023820.aspx|work=[[TV Guide]]|date=29 September 2010|access-date=5 October 2010}}</ref>
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{{blockquote|"Well I always will miss it, it's my family, I mean we'll always be friends and you never know what's going to happen. At the moment, you know it's just as impossible, you know the situation is too complicated but they're all my brothers and sisters. We're all loving each other, you know, no hard feelings, they're great, they do a great job.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1647423/Bruno-Tonioli-return-Strictly-Come-Dancing-impossible-judge| title='Too complicated' Bruno Tonioli admits Strictly Come Dancing return is 'impossible'}}</ref>}}


{{blockquote|"Bruno's role as a judge is to give his honest opinions on the quality of the dances he's judging, which is what he did in this case. While we respect the feelings of our celebrities and dancers, we don't feel Bruno should be expected to apologize for doing his job."}}
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In 2016, a surprise challenge saw Tonioli work with [[Jodie Sweetin]] and [[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 22)|season 22]] (U.S.) eventual-winner [[Nyle DiMarco]] and their professional partners. During the sequence, the two celebrities swapped partners, seeing DiMarco and [[Keo Motsepe]] dance the tango in ballroom hold, with both men shirtless, and Mostsepe lift and twirl DiMarco. This was the first time a same-sex pairing danced in any franchise of the show.<ref>{{cite news|title = Dancing With The Stars features first same-sex dance routine|first = Joe|last = Williams|work = [[PinkNews]]|date = 10 May 2016|access-date = 11 March 2019|url = https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/05/10/dancing-with-the-stars-features-first-same-sex-dance-routine-video/}}</ref>


In 2020, due to flight restrictions stemming from the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Tonioli was stuck in the U.S. and therefore did not appear on the ''Strictly'' judging panel at all during the series, instead appearing each week via video during Sunday night's results shows.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bruno-tonioli-strictly-2020-line-up-start-date-coronavirus-a9682221.html |last=Lewis |first=Isobel |title=Strictly: Bruno Tonioli will not be permanent judge on 2020 season due to travel restrictions |website=[[The Independent]] |date=21 August 2020 |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
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On Christmas Day 2022, in the ''Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special'', Tonioli surprised viewers by making a guest appearance, and singing "[[Don't Leave Me This Way]]" by [[The Communards]].<ref>{{YouTube|EJ1M4iBad8M|Bruno Tonioli performs Don't Leave Me This Way in our Christmas Special }}</ref> Reactions to the performance were mixed.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancings-bruno-25837854 | title=Strictly's Bruno slammed over Christmas special as some rush to defend him | date=26 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/tv/bbc-strictly-fans-baffled-bruno-25836030 | title=Strictly fans baffled as Bruno Tonioli 'ruins Christmas' with singing | date=25 December 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-fans-25836078 | title=Strictly fans divided as Bruno Tonioli returns to show for Christmas special | date=25 December 2022 }}</ref>


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On 24 June 2021, it was announced that [[Anton Du Beke]], the longest-running ''Strictly'' professional, would replace Tonioli as a permanent judge on ''Strictly Come Dancing'' for [[Strictly Come Dancing (series 19)|series 19]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57592468 |title=Anton Du Beke to join Strictly judges for new series |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=24 June 2021 |access-date=24 June 2021 |language=en-GB}}</ref> It was then announced on 19 May 2022 that Tonioli would not be returning to ''Strictly'', and that Du Beke would take over permanently.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bruno Tonioli leaves Strictly Come Dancing for good, replaced by Anton Du Beke |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61491630 |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=19 May 2022 |access-date=19 May 2022}}</ref> Tonioli remarked on the matter:


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{{blockquote|"Well I always will miss it, it's my family, I mean we'll always be friends and you never know what's going to happen. At the moment, you know it's just as impossible, you know the situation is too complicated but they're all my brothers and sisters. We're all loving each other, you know, no hard feelings, they're great, they do a great job."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1647423/Bruno-Tonioli-return-Strictly-Come-Dancing-impossible-judge |last=Corbin |first=Tianna |title='Too complicated' Bruno Tonioli admits Strictly Come Dancing return is 'impossible' |website=[[Daily Express]] |date=28 July 2022 |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>}}
==Public image==
In 2009, ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine said that Tonioli had "won America's heart with his gay-Italian-maniac [[wiktionary:steez|steez]]."<ref name="RSweep">{{cite magazine|author1=Rolling Stone staff|title=Meet the New Boss, and Weep|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=June 11, 2009|issue=1080|page=88}}</ref>


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In 2016, a surprise challenge on [[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 22)|season 22]] of ''Dancing with the Stars'' saw Tonioli work with [[Jodie Sweetin]] and the season's eventual-winner [[Nyle DiMarco]] and their professional partners. During the sequence, the two celebrities swapped partners, seeing DiMarco and [[Keo Motsepe]] dance the tango in ballroom hold, with both men shirtless, and Mostsepe lift and twirl DiMarco. This was the first time a same-sex pairing danced in any franchise of the show.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2016/05/10/dancing-with-the-stars-features-first-same-sex-dance-routine-video/ |last=Williams |first=Joe |title=Dancing With The Stars features first same-sex dance routine |website=[[PinkNews]] |date=10 May 2016 |access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
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Tonioli is fluent in five languages: [[Italian language|Italian]], [[English language|English]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], and [[French language|French]].<ref name="tvcom">{{Cite news |last=Griffiths |first=Emmy |date=February 11, 2019 |title=Strictly fans reveal Bruno Tonioli's hidden talent |periodical=[[Hello!]] |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2019021167783/strictly-come-dancing-fans-bruno-tonioli-hidden-talent/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211203340/https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2019021167783/strictly-come-dancing-fans-bruno-tonioli-hidden-talent/ |archive-date=February 11, 2019}}</ref> He has lived in London since 1975.<ref>{{cite web|title=Strictly Come Dancing - Bruno Tonioli|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/Xh2WcwdjGD9Qwt1LJVrg4S/bruno-tonioli|website=BBC|access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref>


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On Christmas Day 2022, in the ''Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special'', Tonioli surprised viewers by making a guest appearance and singing "[[Don't Leave Me This Way]]" by [[the Communards]].<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ1M4iBad8M |title=Bruno Tonioli performs Don't Leave Me This Way in our Christmas Special |publisher=[[Strictly Come Dancing|BBC Strictly Come Dancing]] |type=YouTube video |date=25 December 2022 |id=EJ1M4iBad8M}}</ref> Reactions to the performance were mixed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancings-bruno-25837854 |last=Rodger |first=James |title=Strictly's Bruno slammed over Christmas special as some rush to defend him |website=[[Birmingham Live]] |date=26 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/tv/bbc-strictly-fans-baffled-bruno-25836030 |last=Ali |first=Ayaan |title=Strictly fans baffled as Bruno Tonioli 'ruins Christmas' with singing |website=[[MyLondon]] |date=25 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-fans-25836078 |last=Coyle |first=Simon |title=Strictly fans divided as Bruno Tonioli returns to show for Christmas special |website=[[Manchester Evening News]] |date=25 December 2022}}</ref>
Tonioli is gay and has spoken of the [[homophobia|homophobic bullying]] he suffered in his youth.<ref>{{cite news |title=I was the only gay in my village .. humour helped me to beat the bullies |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/i-was-the-only-gay-in-my-village--humour-566820 |access-date=28 February 2020 |work=Daily Mirror |date=29 January 2012}}</ref>

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Tonioli is fluent in five languages: Italian, English, [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], Spanish, and French.<ref name="tvcom">{{cite web |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2019021167783/strictly-come-dancing-fans-bruno-tonioli-hidden-talent/ |last=Griffiths |first=Emmy |title=Strictly fans reveal Bruno Tonioli's hidden talent |date=11 February 2019 |website=[[Hello!]] |url-status=live |access-date=12 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190211203340/https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/2019021167783/strictly-come-dancing-fans-bruno-tonioli-hidden-talent/ |archive-date=11 February 2019}}</ref> He has lived in London since 1975<ref>{{cite web |title=Strictly Come Dancing - Bruno Tonioli |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/Xh2WcwdjGD9Qwt1LJVrg4S/bruno-tonioli |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=11 November 2017}}</ref> but owns a property in Los Angeles for commitments in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/502671/dancing-with-the-stars-bruno-tonioli-two-homes-london-us/ |last=Avery |first=Rachel |title=See inside Dancing with the Stars' Bruno Tonioli two very different homes |website=[[Hello!]] |date=18 September 2023 |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>


Tonioli is gay and has spoken of the [[homophobia|homophobic bullying]] he suffered in his youth.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/i-was-the-only-gay-in-my-village--humour-566820 |title=I WAS THE ONLY GAY IN MY VILLAGE .. HUMOUR HELPED ME TO BEAT THE BULLIES |website=[[Daily Mirror]] |date=29 January 2012 |access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref> In 2009, ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine said that Tonioli had "won America's heart with his gay-Italian-maniac [[wikt:steez|steez]]."<ref name="RSweep">{{cite magazine |title=Meet the New Boss, and Weep |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=11 June 2009 |issue=1080 |page=88}}</ref> Since 2010, Tonioli has been in a relationship with model Jason Schanne, and the couple held a commitment ceremony in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20210804118965/meet-craig-and-bruno-road-trips-star-bruno-tonioli-partner/ |title=Who is Bruno Tonioli's partner? Everything you need to know |website=[[Hello! (magazine)|Hello!]] |date=14 September 2023 |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
Since 2010, Tonioli has been in a relationship with model Jason Schanne. In 2012, two years after the pair met, the couple had a commitment ceremony.


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Bruno Burtonioli
Burtonioli in 2009
Born (1955-11-25) 25 November 1955 (age 68)
Ferrara, Italy
Nationality
  • Italian
  • British
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • choreographer
  • dancer
Years active1980–present
PartnerJason Schanne (2010–present)

Bruno Burtonioli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈbruno tonˈjɔli]; born 25 November 1955) is a British-Italian television personality, choreographer and dancer. He has judged on the British television talent shows Strictly Come Dancing (2004–2019), DanceX (2007) and Britain's Got Talent (2023–present), and the American television talent shows Dancing with the Stars (2005–present) and Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (2008).

Career

In 1980, as part of the group Duke and the Aces, Tonioli performed in but did not win the United Kingdom's competition to select an entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.[1]

Tonioli has worked in the music business as a choreographer for music videos, stage shows, and tours for artists such as Tina Turner, Sting, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Freddie Mercury, Sinitta, Boy George, Dead or Alive, Bananarama, and Duran Duran. He danced in the Elton John video for "I'm Still Standing" (1983).[2]

Tonioli choreographed the band Arcadia's music video for their song "Election Day", as documented in a 1980s documentary entitled The Making of Election Day. He was Minnie Driver's choreographer in the film Ella Enchanted (2004).[2]

In November 2016, Tonioli lent his name to an album released by Decca Records entitled An Italian Romance, a compilation of Italian songs by various artists selected by Tonioli.[3]

In November 2018, Tonioli presented the BBC Radio 2 series Bruno Tonioli at the Opera.[4]

In October 2022, Tonioli competed in the second series of The Masked Dancer as Pearly King, placing third behind Australian actor Adam Garcia (second place) and American actress and dancer Heather Morris (winner).[5]

In January 2023, it was announced that Tonioli would be joining the judging panel for series 16 of the British talent show Britain's Got Talent, replacing David Walliams.[6] Tonioli was the first to use the Golden Buzzer, doing so for Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids. However, not knowing the rules of the show, he mistakenly pressed it during the performance instead of waiting until the end, as had been the case since the Golden Buzzer was introduced in 2014.[7][8] Tonioli then went on to press it again in the sixth episode, this time for singer Gamal John. This had never been done in the show's history, as usually a judge only gets one use of the Golden Buzzer. Nevertheless, it still counted.[9]

Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars

Main article: Strictly Come Dancing
Main article: Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)
Tonioli at the Strictly Come Dancing Tour in 2022

In 2004, Tonioli was selected to be a judge on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, along with Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, and head judge Len Goodman. In 2005, he was then chosen to be a judge on Dancing with the Stars, along with Goodman and Carrie Ann Inaba, where he, along with Inaba, has remained since.[10][11] For one week during both series 16 and series 17 of Strictly Come Dancing, he was replaced by guest judge Alfonso Ribeiro, due to a broadcasting conflict between the two shows.[12][13] In addition, Tonioli was also involved in the ABC talent competition Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann.[10][14]

Tonioli quickly became known for his commentary style, often getting out of his chair and physically describing a performance, using colourful descriptives. As examples, during his time with the U.S. Dancing With the Stars, Tonioli called Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan "a little lynx on the prowl"[15] and labelled singer and actor Billy Ray Cyrus "a crazy bear lost in a swamp".[16]

The lowest score Tonioli has ever given a contestant was a '2', awarded only once on Dancing With the Stars, to Master P and his partner Ashly DelGrosso for their Paso Doble. This was due to Master P's lack of showmanship and unwillingness to train and participate in the show.[17] On Strictly Come Dancing, Tonioli has never awarded a '9' when every other judge has awarded a '10', although this has happened on multiple occasions on Dancing With the Stars.[18]

A minor controversy arose following Tonioli's remarks to Dancing With the Stars contestant Michael Bolton and dance partner Chelsie Hightower on 27 September 2010 show, when he called Bolton's jive dance the worst he had seen in all 11 seasons, later awarding him a score of '3'. Bolton expressed his dissatisfaction prominently in the media afterward, stating:

"To me, [Bruno] let everybody down. My mom was there, she flew in. She's 90 and I thought she was going to really enjoy it, and I just didn't expect that level of disrespect from him."[19]

This prompted ABC to release a statement firmly defending Tonioli:[20]

"Bruno's role as a judge is to give his honest opinions on the quality of the dances he's judging, which is what he did in this case. While we respect the feelings of our celebrities and dancers, we don't feel Bruno should be expected to apologize for doing his job."

In 2020, due to flight restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tonioli was stuck in the U.S. and therefore did not appear on the Strictly judging panel at all during the series, instead appearing each week via video during Sunday night's results shows.[21]

On 24 June 2021, it was announced that Anton Du Beke, the longest-running Strictly professional, would replace Tonioli as a permanent judge on Strictly Come Dancing for series 19.[22] It was then announced on 19 May 2022 that Tonioli would not be returning to Strictly, and that Du Beke would take over permanently.[23] Tonioli remarked on the matter:

"Well I always will miss it, it's my family, I mean we'll always be friends and you never know what's going to happen. At the moment, you know it's just as impossible, you know the situation is too complicated but they're all my brothers and sisters. We're all loving each other, you know, no hard feelings, they're great, they do a great job."[24]

In 2016, a surprise challenge on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars saw Tonioli work with Jodie Sweetin and the season's eventual-winner Nyle DiMarco and their professional partners. During the sequence, the two celebrities swapped partners, seeing DiMarco and Keo Motsepe dance the tango in ballroom hold, with both men shirtless, and Mostsepe lift and twirl DiMarco. This was the first time a same-sex pairing danced in any franchise of the show.[25]

On Christmas Day 2022, in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, Tonioli surprised viewers by making a guest appearance and singing "Don't Leave Me This Way" by the Communards.[26] Reactions to the performance were mixed.[27][28][29]

Personal life

Tonioli is fluent in five languages: Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.[30] He has lived in London since 1975[31] but owns a property in Los Angeles for commitments in the U.S.[32]

Tonioli is gay and has spoken of the homophobic bullying he suffered in his youth.[33] In 2009, Rolling Stone magazine said that Tonioli had "won America's heart with his gay-Italian-maniac steez."[34] Since 2010, Tonioli has been in a relationship with model Jason Schanne, and the couple held a commitment ceremony in 2012.[35]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1981 Blake's 7 Dead Young Man 1 episode; Uncredited
1985 Murder of a Moderate Man Italian Policeman 1 episode; TV Mini Series
Oscar Peppino 1 episode
1987 Top of the Pops Dancer
2001 The Bill Rolf
2004–2019, 2022 Strictly Come Dancing Judge, Guest Performer
2005–2019 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Himself 41 episodes
2005–present Dancing with the Stars Judge
2007–2008, 2015 Dancing with the Stars Australia Guest Judge 7 episodes
2007–2019 Entertainment Tonight Himself 20 episodes
2007 DanceX Team Leader Also co-creator
2008 Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann
2010 Strictly Cinderella Himself Cbeebies Special
2012 8 Out of 10 Cats 1 episode
Top Gear USA
2013 Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor TV Special
Goodbye Television Centre TV Documentary
Piers Morgan's Life Stories
Let's Do Christmas with Gino & Mel
2013-2015 Through the Keyhole Guest Panelist 2 episodes
2013-2017 Celebrity Juice 3 episodes
2014 Nashville Himself 1 episode
Would I Lie to You? Guest Panelist
Celebrity Squares
Room 101
2015 The People's Strictly for Comic Relief Judge
Celebrity Fifteen to One Himself 1 episode
The Dr. Oz Show
Reality Bites Guest Panelist
2016-2020 Children in Need Himself
2016 Fuller House Guiseppe Pignoli 1 episode
Michael McIntyre's Big Show Himself
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic Presenter TV Documentary
2017 Saturday Night Fever - the Ultimate Disco Movie
Eurovision: You Decide Himself TV Special
2018 Eyes of Faith TV Documentary
Tribute to George Chakiris
Sir Bruce: A Celebration
2019 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars 1 episode
2020 Celebrity Supply Teacher
2021 Horrible Histories Emporer Nero
Craig and Bruno's Great British Road Trips Himself 1 series; 6 episodes
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration TV Special
Take Off with Bradley & Holly 1 episode
2022 The Masked Dancer Pearly King 8 episodes
Blankety Blank Himself 1 episode
The Wheel
Portrait Artist of the Year
2023–present Britain's Got Talent Judge

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1986 Absolute Beginners Maltese Lodger
2003 What a Girl Wants Fashion Emcee
2016 Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Himself Cameo Appearance

References

  1. ^ Ling, Thomas (28 January 2017). "Strictly Come Dancing Judge Bruno Tonioli's Secret Eurovision Past Has Been Revealed". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Let's Get Ready to Rumba!". People. Vol. 64, no. 2. 11 July 2005. p. 119.
  3. ^ Various artists (2016). Bruno Tonioli: An Italian Romance (CD liner notes). Europe: Decca Records. B01LWT59EI.
  4. ^ "Bruno Tonioli at the Opera". BBC Radio 2.
  5. ^ "The Masked Dancer: Scissors is unmasked and crowned champion". BBC. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  6. ^ "David Walliams replaced by Bruno Tonioli as Britain's Got Talent judge". BBC. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  7. ^ Williams, Kathryn (15 April 2023). "Britain's Got Talent 2023: Bruno Tonioli hits Golden Buzzer for Ghetto Kids dance troupe in show first". Wales Online.
  8. ^ Harrison, Ellie (16 April 2023). "Britain's Got Talent plunged into joyful chaos as Bruno Tonioli keeps on making mistakes". The Independent.
  9. ^ Hegarty, Tasha (14 May 2023). "Britain's Got Talent sees Bruno Tonioli press his Golden Buzzer for the second time". Digital Spy.
  10. ^ a b Morris, Natalie (1 December 2021). "Inside Bruno Tonioli's Relationship With Carrie Ann Inaba". The List. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  11. ^ Harrison, Ellie (26 October 2023). "Bruno Tonioli seen weeping after Len Goodman tribute on Dancing with the Stars". The Independent. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  12. ^ Green, Alex (19 October 2018). "Strictly Come Dancing: What you need to know ahead of this weekend". Irish Independent. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  13. ^ Bevan, Nathan (18 October 2019). "Who is Alfonso Ribeiro? The judge replacing Bruno Tonioli on Strictly Come Dancing this week". Wales Online. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  14. ^ "OK! Interview: Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli". OK!. 16 January 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  15. ^ "O.C.'s Sabrina Bryan achieves perfection on 'Dancing With the Stars'". Orange County Register. 15 October 2007. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Mills foxtrots onto US dance show". BBC News. 20 March 2007. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  17. ^ Hogan, Allie (23 November 2020). "The Worst 'Dancing With The Stars' Contestant Ever, According to the Pros". Yahoo! Life.
  18. ^ Barrientos, Selena (13 October 2020). "'Dancing With the Stars' Fans Are Fuming at Judge Bruno Tonioli Over Johnny Weir's Score". Good Housekeeping.
  19. ^ "Michael Bolton Demands Apology From Bruno Tonioli". ABC News.
  20. ^ Seibel, Deborah Starr (29 September 2010). "Backstage at Dancing With the Stars: Pros React to Bruno's Harsh Comments". TV Guide. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  21. ^ Lewis, Isobel (21 August 2020). "Strictly: Bruno Tonioli will not be permanent judge on 2020 season due to travel restrictions". The Independent. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  22. ^ "Anton Du Beke to join Strictly judges for new series". BBC. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  23. ^ "Bruno Tonioli leaves Strictly Come Dancing for good, replaced by Anton Du Beke". BBC. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  24. ^ Corbin, Tianna (28 July 2022). "'Too complicated' Bruno Tonioli admits Strictly Come Dancing return is 'impossible'". Daily Express. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  25. ^ Williams, Joe (10 May 2016). "Dancing With The Stars features first same-sex dance routine". PinkNews. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  26. ^ Bruno Tonioli performs Don't Leave Me This Way in our Christmas Special (YouTube video). BBC Strictly Come Dancing. 25 December 2022. EJ1M4iBad8M.
  27. ^ Rodger, James (26 December 2022). "Strictly's Bruno slammed over Christmas special as some rush to defend him". Birmingham Live.
  28. ^ Ali, Ayaan (25 December 2022). "Strictly fans baffled as Bruno Tonioli 'ruins Christmas' with singing". MyLondon.
  29. ^ Coyle, Simon (25 December 2022). "Strictly fans divided as Bruno Tonioli returns to show for Christmas special". Manchester Evening News.
  30. ^ Griffiths, Emmy (11 February 2019). "Strictly fans reveal Bruno Tonioli's hidden talent". Hello!. Archived from the original on 11 February 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  31. ^ "Strictly Come Dancing - Bruno Tonioli". BBC. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  32. ^ Avery, Rachel (18 September 2023). "See inside Dancing with the Stars' Bruno Tonioli two very different homes". Hello!. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  33. ^ "I WAS THE ONLY GAY IN MY VILLAGE .. HUMOUR HELPED ME TO BEAT THE BULLIES". Daily Mirror. 29 January 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  34. ^ "Meet the New Boss, and Weep". Rolling Stone. No. 1080. 11 June 2009. p. 88.
  35. ^ "Who is Bruno Tonioli's partner? Everything you need to know". Hello!. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.

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