Former Strictly Come Dancing star Bruno Tonioli has spoken out on the reason behind his decision to leave the hit show, enabling Anton Du Beke to replace him as judge

Bruno Tonioli has opened up for the first time about the real reasons behind his Strictly Come Dancing departure, after quitting the BBC One show after 18 years and being replaced by Anton du Beke

Bruno announced he was quitting in May.

The Italian dancer and choreographer had been a judge since the popular dancing show launched in 2004.

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'When those that are supposed to love and protect you aren’t doing that, it can be a very lonely world,' the dancer said.

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after 18 years. The Choreographer said that he could no longer criss-cross between the UK and US.

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