SIMON Cowell has revealed a brutal clue over Bruno Tonioli’s Britain’s Got Talent future during the live final days before it was dropped from the ITV programme.
Last night The Sun exclusively revealed that Bruno, 68, has been let go from the talent show's judging panel.
The former Strictly judge joined Simon, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon last year.
But unfortunately Britain's Got Talent is changing dates as part of a £100million shake-up, leading to a filming clash for Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno.
During the final on Sunday night, it was hinted that Bruno wouldn't return when magician Jack Rhodes was on stage.
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He put a lie detector hat on himself and asked questions, and later decided to let Amanda ask Simon anything she wanted.
Amanda asked if Simon could guarantee her a pay rise and her future on the show alongside Alesha and Bruno.
Amanda asked Simon: "Can I be on the show for the next two years with an uplift?"
She added: "Obviously with Alesha and Bruno as well."
Simon replied: "Yes to the first part...
"No to the second."
Bruno's work commitments will clash with the ITV show next year.
Last night, a source said of Bruno: “Once it became clear auditions were starting in October, as opposed to January as per the previous 17 series, it became clear Bruno may not be able to take part.
“He’s committed to the US, but the new format for BGT is non- negotiable because the show will effectively be replacing Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
“Bruno has been a real hit with his fellow judges and viewers so it would be incredibly sad to see him go.”
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Alan Carr is a potential replacement on the panel in the "conversations that have only just begun".
They went on: “Alan Carr is a name that has been mooted - his chemistry with Amanda is already a winning formula - and he would bring a fantastic comic edge to the panel.
“A decision will have to be made in the coming weeks.”
