The decide gained’t be returning regardless of a change in journey guidelines (Picture: ABC/BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 is asserting a bunch of contestants within the run as much as the brand new collection, however there’s one well-known face we positively gained’t be seeing – Bruno Tonioli.
The 65-year-old, who lives within the US, beforehand revealed he was lacking the brand new collection on account of uncertainty over coronavirus journey guidelines. Despite them lately altering, he has confirmed he nonetheless gained’t be judging on the upcoming collection.
It was beforehand introduced that Anton Du Beke is changing Bruno within the subsequent run of the BBC One competitors, becoming a member of Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse.
People absolutely vaccinated within the US and a lot of the EU now not should quarantine upon arrival. However, the change gained’t affect Bruno’s choice.
Speaking on the purple carpet for Anything Goes at London’s Barbican Theatre, he instructed the PA information company: ‘Blame the journey madness. It is like anybody. It is unimaginable to schedule. It is a mutual settlement as a result of they should go forward. They have to supply a present.
‘They need people available. I am in America. I used to do it because I used to spend three days here and three days in LA. It is impossible. But the show is going to be fantastic regardless.’
Bruno has been a mainstay on the collection since 2004 (Picture: BBC)
Addressing the change in journey guidelines, he added: ‘It is just for Americans coming in however I’ve to return. I’m absolutely vaccinated however it’s not simply as soon as. I’ve to do it each week.
‘All it takes is any individual adjustments the rule and they’re with no decide. It is just too dangerous till issues are again to regular they usually say, “Everyone vaccinated can go backwards and forwards – no restrictions, no quarantine, then it may be possible”.
‘But there aren’t sufficient planes as effectively. There was three flights a day so if for some cause there’s a drawback you’re placed on the subsequent one.’
He added: ‘But when you have these big shows, they don’t wish to take the danger. I perceive.’
It comes as Great British Bake Off’s John Whaite was introduced because the fourth contestant set to take to the ballroom, participating within the first ever all-male pairing.
The information was introduced on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday morning, with visitor presenter Matt Lucas making the announcement on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show.
‘I am so excited! I’m very, very nervous. I’m really shaking inside,’ he mentioned.