New 'Britain's Got Talent' judge Bruno Tonioli was nervous about joining the show as he had never watched it before.

Bruno Tonioli had never watched BGT before joining panel

Bruno Tonioli had never watched BGT before joining panel

The former 'Strictly Come Dancing' star has replaced David Walliams to join the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden but admitted he was worried about how it would go.

Speaking to Digital Spy, he said: "I was nervous because I had no idea. I had never seen the show. Obviously, they're all friends, but they've done it for 10 years.

"I was actually nervous because it's like you're jumping into a play, you've never rehearsed with a cast you do your performance with.

"They have been so supportive. I really thank you. I tell you from my heart, I'm not a b**********, I enjoyed every moment. I was really tense, but I've enjoyed every moment."

And Bruno, 67, was extra worried as he had no idea about the rules.

He said: "Alesha tried [to explain the rules], but obviously, it went completely over my head. And then I asked, what are the rules? There's no rules, darling.

"But obviously there were rules, but whatever happened happened. I know now. I will be much better behaved in the live shows, I promise.

"I had no idea about the buzzers. I didn't know you only had one. I just loved bashing it. It was such a pleasure, whacking the thing."

Luckily, head judge Simon found it "hilarious" that Bruno had never seen the show.

He said: "It was hilarious, it was so funny."


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