Bruno Tonioli Expected to Quit BGT After Two Series

Bruno Tonioli is reportedly set to leave Britain's Got Talent after two series due to scheduling conflicts with his US commitments on Dancing with the Stars, making it impossible for him to attend the extended audition period this autumn. Filming for the next BGT series will take place over two weeks in October in Blackpool and Birmingham, a schedule Tonioli cannot accommodate. Producers are now considering comedian Alan Carr, who was initially a favorite before Tonioli was hired, and rapper KSI, who previously filled in for Tonioli and received positive feedback from viewers, as frontrunners to replace him. Despite no ill feeling about Tonioli's departure, Simon Cowell is reportedly the only hope for his continued involvement, though this appears unlikely. Auditions for the upcoming season are expected to proceed without Tonioli. His official exit is anticipated after the current series concludes.