BRUNO Tonioli burst on to the scene when he joined the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel for the show's very first series back in 2004.

Fast forward, and the charismatic TV celeb is a BIG star in the US, thanks to his job on Dancing With The Stars, and is now a judge on Britain's Got Talent.

Who is Bruno Tonioli?

Bruno Tonioli is a respected dancer and choreographer, who has worked with some of the biggest name in the entertainment industry, including Michael Jackson, Elton John and Freddie Mercury.

In his early career in the 80s worked as a choreographer for music videos, stage shows and tours for Tina Turner, Sting, the Rolling Stones, Sinitta, Boy George, Dead Or Alive and Duran Duran, among others.

Bruno also produced many of Bananarama's music videos, including Venus and Movin' On.

Then, he shot to national stardom when he became a judge on Strictly Come Dancing from the show's first episode in 2004, but shocked fans when he quit in 2022 after 18 years on the series.

Bruno has achieved international success when he joined the judging panel of Dancing With The Stars (the US version of Strictly) in 2005, and continues to be on the show.

In 2023 it Bruno replaced David Walliams on Britain's Got Talent.

What shows has Bruno Tonioli starred in?

Bruno's other television credits include the Blake's 7 episode Rescue, Miss Marple's The Body In The Library, Blonde Bombshell, Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Bare Necessities.

His film credits include Ella Enchanted, The Gathering Storm, Little Voice, Dancin' Thru The Dark, Enigma, The Parole Officer, and What A Girl Wants.