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Strictly’s Bruno Tonioli reveals he can’t say ‘fat’ on BBC show in fear of upsetting snowflakes

STRICTLY judge Bruno Tonioli revealed he wasn’t allowed to say “fat” on the BBC1 show for fear of upsetting snowflakes.

The Italian, 64, was offering comedian Chris Ramsey hope he could win the dance-off against actor Karim Zeroual by saying: “It’s not over until the fat lady sings”.

 Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli asked for a reshoot after saying 'fat' on the BBC1 show
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Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli asked for a reshoot after saying 'fat' on the BBC1 show

But he hastily asked for a reshoot, admitting: “Oh, I can’t say that any more. You can’t say ‘fat’ on TV.”

A show insider said: “Bruno is just conscious about offending people.

"It’s the last thing he’d want to do so it’s better just to be safe.

“The BBC are incredibly sensitive right now. Obviously it’s filtering down to its stars.

 Bruno had wanted to give Chris Ramsey hope he could win the dance-off against Karim Zeroual by saying: 'It's not over until the fat lady sings'
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Bruno had wanted to give Chris Ramsey hope he could win the dance-off against Karim Zeroual by saying: 'It's not over until the fat lady sings'
 A show insider said the Italian was 'conscious about offending people'
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A show insider said the Italian was 'conscious about offending people'Credit: Getty - Contributor

“The audience didn’t have any issue but accepted it’s the new world we’re living in.”

But judges clearly have a freer licence away from the PC-obsessed Beeb.

Craig Revel Horwood, 54, took aim at ex-contestant Debbie McGee, 61, on the first night of his Snow White panto at Manchester Opera House on Friday.

Playing the Wicked Queen, he mocked Debbie’s “saggy skin” while transforming into an “old crone”.

 Craig Revel Horwood took a swipe at ex-contestant Debbie McGee on the first night of his Snow White panto
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Craig Revel Horwood took a swipe at ex-contestant Debbie McGee on the first night of his Snow White pantoCredit: The Digital South
 Craig mocked Debbie's 'saggy skin'
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Craig mocked Debbie's 'saggy skin'

The Aussie quipped: “Make me into an old crone with a bad back and sagging skin like Debbie McGee but not as far gone.”

He poked fun at ex-judges Darcey Bussell, 50, and Alesha Dixon, 41, too, for eclipsing their time on the show.

Craig said: “There is no one more fab-u-lous than I. I’ve beaten Darcy and Alesha.”

Bruno Tonioli sings in the opening group dance on Strictly Come Dancing


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