Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli was visibly moved to tears during his appearance on Thursday’s (February 20) This Morning, confessing, “I’m crying now.” Chatting with hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary about the upcoming 18th series of the beloved talent programme, set to debut this Saturday (February 22) at 7pm, Bruno couldn’t contain his emotions. He remarked on the phenomenal talent they’ve seen this year, noting, “the standard is incredible,” before adding that each act continues to amaze him: “It surprises me every time because, you know, I’ve been doing this for a very long time, so I don’t make it up.” Bruno spoke candidly about his connection to the competitors: “I feel like I’m not even judging, I’m commenting from my heart because I know what they go through. I know how hard it is to perform in front of an audience, to audition. It means a lot to them. I’m crying now, and I’m actually a part of it.”
Bruno Tonioli appeared on This Morning on Thursday (February 20)
He further expressed awe over the extraordinary talents showcased. “And sometimes the talent blows your mind, and I find it very encouraging that there’s so much talent out there. Some are absolutely bonkers, but that’s what it is; you never know what is going to happen from one moment to another,” reports the Express. Alongside Bruno, season 18 will see popular judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon return, as well as the dynamic duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Adding a fresh face to the panel, YouTube star and rapper KSI will step in as a guest judge for several episodes while Bruno attends work responsibilities in the US. KSI can’t contain his excitement over being a guest judge on Britain’s Got Talent, saying, “I’m so excited to be a guest judge for BGT. When I got the call up, I couldn’t believe it. I remember watching old BGT episodes and going from being amazed to laughing my a*** off. I’m buzzing to see all the fresh new talent, and I’ll be sure to leave a mark.”
Britain’s Got Talent season 18 premieres on ITV1 on Saturday (February 22)
Britain’s Got Talent returns with more thrills, this time stretching out the excitement as semi-finals shift from a nightly occurrence to a weekly treat during May – making this series span over four months. A recently dropped teaser for the show showcases a montage of spectacular try-outs to whet audiences’ appetites, featuring a mix of soulful vocalists, slick magicians, talented impersonators, and dynamic dance crews – all promising a good dose of awe. During a press gathering for the upcoming season, judge Alesha Dixon hinted at an exceptional line-up of contestants. Not wanting to spill too much, she admitted, “I don’t want to give it away, but I think that people are gonna be very, very happy… We’re spoilt for choice this year.” Britain’s Got Talent premieres on Saturday, February 22 at 7pm on ITV1
