Bruno Tonioli

2022 - 12 - 25

George Webster

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Why did Bruno Tonioli leave Strictly Come Dancing and what's he ... (WalesOnline)

Bruno Tonioli will be sending fans wild with a guest performance on the Strictly Christmas Special - but why did he leave the judges panel and what's he ...

I think Anton has done a fantastic job, he deserves to be on that seat." "Because of the travel situation, I can't guarantee that I’m going to be there because anything can happen. A line-up of six celebrities and their professional partners will battle it out on the famous dancefloor in a bid to be crowned Christmas Champion 2022. It is a big deal. It's also been rumoured that former judge Bruno Tonioli will be returning for a performance. Bruno left the Strictly panel officially earlier this year after 18 years.

Why did Bruno Tonioli leave Strictly Come Dancing? Ex-judge ... (Birmingham Live)

As usual, the Christmas special will see each of the couples perform in a bid to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du ...

[BBC](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/bbc) show earlier this year after 18 years on the judging panel. [Christmas](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) special will see each of the couples perform in a bid to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. 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." It wouldn't be a Christmas special without a festive treat or two, and this year's musical guest is none other than former judge Bruno Tonioli. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will host as six celebrities take to the dancefloor. CBeebies presenter George Ramsay, radio host Rickie Haywood Williams and Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts are also in the running.

BBC Strictly fans baffled as Bruno Tonioli 'ruins Christmas' with ... (MyLondon)

Viewers were left divided over Bruno Tonioli's comeback to Strictly Come Dancing. Whilst some were delighted to see the dancer and judge back on their ...

A second person chimed: "BRUNO’S BACK!!!!!!" "Okay, Bruno would GET IT #Strictly Sorry not sorry", a viewer wrote. Viewers were left divided over Bruno Tonioli's Strictly Come Dancing comeback.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans divided as judge Bruno Tonioli ... (Manchester Evening News)

The Italian dancer and choreographer returned to the show for the Christmas Day special.

was a great treat to see him perform on the Christmas Special." And @AnnmarieCarvy wrote: "I love Strictly but even I’m not sure why I’m watching Bruno Tonioni do a strange karaoke version of Don’t Leave Me This Way." He was replaced by Anton Du Beke as a judge. @hermitemporary added: "Ahh Christmas Strictly, Ahhhh BRUNO !! @janehill64 tweeted: "Bruno flew halfway across the world for that?" And @KirstyCakes3006: wrote: "I don't really miss Bruno being a judge at all but his return to the ballroom was EPIC."

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2022 (The Guardian)

Happy Christmas glitterati! Who will win the silver star – and who is the ghost of Strictly past? Join us to find out.

There’s also a special performance from the Ghost of Strictly Past, Bruno Tonioli. Who will win the Strictly Silver Star? See you in 2023!

Strictly Come Dancing crowns its Christmas special 2022 winner (Yahoo Philippines News)

Alexandra Mardell admitted she was 'shocked' as she was crowned the winner of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

Winner crowned on Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special (Evening Standard)

Six celebrities and their dance partners performed seasonal routines in the hope of securing the silver star trophy. Alexandra Mardell & Kai Widdrington ...

The Christmas special opened with a group routine to a festive medley of Let It Snow, The Nutcracker Suite and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town featuring the celebrities and their professional partners. I’m so happy about that, I did that for you (Kai) as well, I can’t believe it.” [Nicola Roberts](/topic/nicola-roberts) scored highly for her waltz with [Giovanni Pernice](/topic/giovanni-pernice) to a version of Silent Night sung by Michael Buble.

Winner crowned on Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special (expressandstar.com)

Six celebrities and their dance partners performed seasonal routines in the hope of securing the silver star trophy.

The Christmas special opened with a group routine to a festive medley of Let It Snow, The Nutcracker Suite and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town featuring the celebrities and their professional partners. With Roberts dressed in a white glittery floor-length ballgown with feather trim and Pernice in a grey suit, they glided their way to a score of 39. I’m so happy about that, I did that for you (Kai) as well, I can’t believe it.”

Strictly Come Dancing: Bruno Tonioli praises new judge Anton Du ... (Metro)

Bruno Tonioli made a 'understated and subtle return' to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, in the words of Claudia Winkleman.

On signing up to the show thinking it was actually The Masked Singer, he joked: ‘I said, “Singer, oh yeah I’ll do it. You’ve got to be kidding me!” You should always read your contract.’ This was a privilege and an honour.’ [performed a number on the show in 2019.](https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/23/strictlys-bruno-tonioli-sings-opening-dance-twitter-goes-meltdown-11207564/) [Kimberley Walsh shares excitement over Nicola Roberts’ Strictly performance as Girls Aloud reunite](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/25/girls-aloud-reunite-for-nicola-roberts-strictly-come-dancing-stint-17995741/?ico=more_text_links) [unveiled as Pearly King.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/22/the-masked-dancer-pearly-king-revealed-to-be-bruno-tonioli-17616894/) [Gino D’Acampo rips into ‘messy’ Christmas dinner: ‘I don’t even know what I’m eating’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/25/gino-dacampo-rips-into-christmas-dinner-and-brands-it-messy-17995834/?ico=more_text_links) [ a surprise performance for the Christmas special](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/23/strictly-come-dancing-bruno-tonioli-plans-christmas-special-return-17814081/), which saw the likes of [Larry Lamb](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/25/strictly-come-dancing-viewers-celebrate-gavin-and-stacey-surprise-reunion-17995677/) and [Nicola Roberts](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/25/girls-aloud-reunite-for-nicola-roberts-strictly-come-dancing-stint-17995741/) hit the dance floor. [quit the BBC’s juggernaut series ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/05/19/bruno-tonioli-quits-strictly-come-dancing-after-18-years-16675149/)after 18 years to concentrate on the American spin-off, Dancing With The Stars. [won by TikTok star Charli D’Amelio ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/22/dancing-with-the-stars-2022-who-won-season-31-17803323/)and Mark Ballas, with long-running colleague, Len Goodman. [Bruno Tonioli](https://metro.co.uk/tag/bruno-tonioli/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) made a ‘understated and subtle return’ to the [Strictly Come Dancing](https://metro.co.uk/tag/strictly-come-dancing/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) ballroom, in the words of [Claudia Winkleman](https://metro.co.uk/tag/claudia-winkleman/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK3). [Shirley Ballas](https://metro.co.uk/tag/shirley-ballas/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1), Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, on their feet.

Bruno Tonioli makes showstopping return to Strictly Come Dancing (Daily Mail)

The former judge, 67, entertained viewers as he performed a rendition of Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards.

Style: Bruno donned an all-white outfit for the show, sporting a sequinned blazer with a matching shirt and trousers Bruno donned an all-white outfit for the show, sporting a sequinned blazer with a matching shirt and trousers. [Bruno Tonioli](/tvshowbiz/bruno-tonioli/index.html) made a showstopping return to [Strictly Come Dancing](/tvshowbiz/strictly_come_dancing/index.html) for the [Christmas](/news/christmas/index.html) Day special.

Bruno Tonioli makes epic return to Strictly and stuns fans with ... (The Sun)

FORMER Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli made an epic return to the show to sing Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards - blowing fans away.He was accom.

I'm so happy about that, I did that for you (Kai) as well, I can't believe it." With Roberts dressed in a white glittery floor-length ballgown with feather trim and Pernice in a grey suit, they glided their way to a score of 39. They delivered a salsa to Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses to score 34 points. [Emma Brooker in Coronation Street](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/12106047/coronation-street-alexandra-mardell-home-strictly-dressing-table/), lifted the silver star trophy with her dance partner Kai Widdrington after they impressed the judges and studio audience and scored a perfect 40 with their quickstep to Sleigh Ride by The Ronettes. [Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/nicola-roberts/) scored highly for her waltz with Giovanni Pernice to a version of Silent Night sung by Michael Buble. The couple added extra festive fun to their performance with Alex dressed as a reindeer and Kai as a silver-haired Santa. Wearing a gold suit with a sparkly lapel, Webster dazzled the crowd by doing the splits during the routine, which earned him a score of 38. It opened with a festive medley of Let It Snow, The Nutcracker Suite and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town performed by the celebs and their professional partners. [Alexandra Mardell](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20859244/strictly-come-dancing-christmas-special-result/) was crowned the winner following a show filled with festive-themed performances. [Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9482517/tess-daly-and-claudia-winkleman-madame-tussauds/) also returned to the Strictly Christmas special last night to host with judges [Craig Revel Horwood](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/craig-revel-horwood/), Motsi Mabuse, [Shirley Ballas](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/shirley-ballas/) - and Bruno's replacement Anton Du Beke - keeping an eye on every festive footstep. [Dianne Buswell](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/dianne-buswell/), Cameron Lombard, [Nikita Kuzmin](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/nikita-kuzmin/), Michelle Tsiakkas, [Karen Hauer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/karen-clifton/) and Lauren Oakley. Viewers took to Twitter in shock after hearing the 67-year-old Italian belt out the disco ballad dressed in a white suit and glitzy jacket.

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