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BRUNO Tonioli was consoled by Simon Cowell as he broke down in tears during Britain's Got Talent.

Viewers were introduced to Phoenix Boys - a dance troupe aged between nine and 19.

Bruno Tonioli was consoled by Simon Cowell as he broke down in tears during Britain's Got Talent
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Bruno Tonioli was consoled by Simon Cowell as he broke down in tears during Britain's Got TalentCredit: ITV
He was visibly moved by the Phoenix Boys - a dance troupe aged between nine and 19
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He was visibly moved by the Phoenix Boys - a dance troupe aged between nine and 19Credit: ITV
The 68-year-old displayed his passion as he accidentally broke the button
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The 68-year-old displayed his passion as he accidentally broke the buttonCredit: ITV
Visibly in tears, Bruno left the stage and into the arms of Simon Cowell who consoled him
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Visibly in tears, Bruno left the stage and into the arms of Simon Cowell who consoled himCredit: ITV

They performed a breathtaking routine to ‘Tiny Riot’ by Sam Ryder that stunned the audience and judges.

But for Bruno, he was left personally touched by the audition he got up and pressed his golden buzzer.

The 68-year-old displayed his passion as he accidentally broke the button.

Joining the boys on stage, the former Strictly judge became emotional as he explained why he sent them straight to the live shows.

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"People don't understand how hard it is to succeed as a dancer," he said.

Bruno continued: "The work that goes into it and the passion and literally you do it for nothing, you do it for love and I felt that."

Visibly in tears, Bruno then left the stage and into the arms of Simon Cowell who consoled him.

The head judge then told the boys: "Bruno has given you this great opportunity now that when you come back to the finals you come back even better than what we saw.

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The troupe performed a breathtaking routine to ‘Tiny Riot’ by Sam Ryder that stunned the audience and judges
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The troupe performed a breathtaking routine to ‘Tiny Riot’ by Sam Ryder that stunned the audience and judgesCredit: ITV
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