Dancing With The Stars’ Judge Bruno Tonioli Reveals Reason He Quit UK Show

Bruno Tonioli gave the reason for leaving the show after about two.

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Appeared as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing since its debut in 2004.

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Tonioli confessed that he "simply couldn't fly any more" in an interview with the UK's Daily Mail.

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He clarified that his decision to remain with Dancing with the Stars was not met with any hostility.

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He recalled, "There was a stretch during a run when I blanked

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He said that I did not know where I am and what I am doing.

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In the judging panel, Bruno Tonioli was replaced by dancer Anton Du Beke.

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Dancer Anton Du Beke first stepped on the show when Bruno Tonioli was prevented from coming to America in lockdown.

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Dancer Anton Du Beke will return to the UK show in September.

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