Alesha Dixon reveals new BGT judge Bruno Tonioli has left her bruised as series ‘throws out rules’
Alesha Dixon has revealed that new Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli’s enthusiasm has given her ‘Bruno bruises’.
Speaking on Thursday’s Lorraine, the singer, 44, joked that sitting next to the former Strictly star, 67, has made her feel a little worse.
She told the host, “I had a few bruises from Bruno, that’s what I like to call them,” to make it clear they were made unintentionally, she said, “He likes to grab the arm.”
Bruno took part in the ITV talent show earlier this year after 51-year-old David Walliams quit when it was revealed he had called an older contestant a ‘c***’ and made vile sexual comments about a woman who was taking part.
Alesha continued that Bruno struggled to understand the rules: “On day two we just threw out the rulebook and this is the year when anything goes.”
Cleaning up the dirt: Alesha Dixon, 44, has revealed that new Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli’s enthusiasm has given her ‘Bruno bruises’
New line-up: Bruno joined the ITV talent show earlier this year after David Walliams, 51, quit when it was revealed he had called an older contestant a ‘c***’ and made vile sexual comments about a woman who participated
She continued, “Every year, without fail, you see something you’ve never seen before. After the past few years that we have had people enthusiastic to go on stage and show their talents, the level this year was phenomenal.’
The TV personality looked sensational for her TV appearance in a deep ribbed mini dress that hugged every inch of her figure.
She opted for a radiant makeup palette and tied her raven black locks into a low ponytail.
Alesha completed the look with a selection of gold jewelery and beamed as she chatted to host Lorraine Kelly.
Elsewhere in the chat, she opened up about her upcoming hosting duties at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool in May.
She said: ‘We have a great responsibility for Ukraine, we have to represent their culture. It’s in Liverpool, the city of music. Can’t wait to see who represents the UK.
‘Music unites people, it makes people feel good and we need that more than anything now. I can’t wait to see who represents the UK.’
Posing: The TV personality looked sensational for her TV appearance in a deep ribbed mini dress that hugged every inch of her figure as she promoted her children’s book
LOL: During Thursday’s Lorraine, the singer joked that sitting next to the former Strictly star has made her feel a little worse
New Jury: (L-R) Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell
Shock: David left the show after offensive comments he made public last year (pictured on the show in 2020)
Eurovision legend Graham Norton will present the grand finale on May 13 to a global audience of 160 million Alesha members, along with Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of alternative band The Hardkiss, Julia Sanina.
As well as Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham.
Julia, Hannah and Alesha will host the two live semi-finals on May 9 and 11 from Liverpool.
Ukrainian broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko will be the Eurovision correspondent in Liverpool, appearing in VT inserts during the live shows and providing live insights from Ukraine’s commentary box at the Liverpool Arena.
Stunner: She opted for a radiant makeup palette and tied her raven black locks into a low ponytail
Chinwag: Elsewhere in the chat, she talked about her upcoming hosting duties at the Eurovision Song Contest in May in Liverpool
Big night: Eurovision legend Graham Norton presents the grand finale on May 13 to a global audience of 160 million Alesha members, along with Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of alternative band The Hardkiss, Julia Sanina
He will co-host the live stream of the opening ceremony on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel with presenter Sam Quek from Liverpool.
For the grand final commentary on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Graham and comedian Mel Giedroyc will take turns in the commentary box to give those watching at home their unique and expert take on the acts of 2023.
For the first time in UK Eurovision Song Contest history, both semi-finals are live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Radio DJs Scott Mills and Rylan will bring their colorful commentary to the British public.
There will be a dedicated commentary team on BBC Radio Merseyside, including Claire Sweeney and the winner of The Voice of Eurovision talent show, who are currently on the lookout for new Liverpool talent.