BGT judge Alesha Dixon reveals surprise injuries from co-star ahead of new series
ALESHA Dixon has revealed the surprise “bruises” she suffered from a Britain’s Got Talent co-star while filming for the new series.
The judge, 44, opened up on the blemishes – which happened during some over-excited moments in auditions – on Thursday’s Lorraine show.
Host Lorraine Kelly, 63, asked Alesha about reuniting with Bruno Tonioli, 67, with whom she worked as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing after having won the BBC series herself.
She said: “I have had a few Bruno bruises, that’s what I like to call them.”
Clarifying the marks had been made unintentionally and during a period of jest, she added: “He likes to grab the arm.”
Talking of his new role on BGT replacing comedian David Walliams, she continued: “I don’t think he’s got the rules just yet no.
“After day two we turned to each other and said ‘let’s just throw the rule book away.'”
The Sun revealed Bruno would replace David back in January.
Show boss Simon Cowell had made it clear he wanted Bruno to fill the vacant seat on the panel and producers had been hammering out a deal with him.
A TV insider said: “For almost two months Alan Carr may have been the favourite to take over from David, but Bruno was always Simon’s preferred choice.
“Not only does he have years of judging experience under his belt from his time on Strictly he will bring an outrageous brand of comedy that BGT needs on the panel.
“In so many ways this is already the perfect job for Bruno as it sees him return to a glitzy showbusiness favourite that fits in with the rest of his work.
“Sealing the deal was always down to him being presented with an offer enticing enough to make a commitment to the show.
“After intense negotiations, they’ve managed to reach an agreement that will now see him return to prime time Saturday night TV in the UK.”
Bruno, who’ll join Simon, 63, Amanda Holden, 51, and Alesha Dixon on the BGT judging panel, left Strictly two years ago. He was replaced on the BBC1 dance show’s panel by Anton du Beke, 56.
He is still a judge on the US version of Strictly Come Dancing, called Dancing With The Stars, which runs from September to December.
