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Bruno Tonioli was born on 25 November, 1955 in Ferrara, Italy, is an Italian choreographer (born 1955). Discover Bruno Tonioli's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Occupation Television personality · choreographer · dancer
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 25 November, 1955
Birthday 25 November
Birthplace Ferrara, Italy
Nationality Italy

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Bruno Tonioli Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Bruno Tonioli height is 5′ 7″ .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Bruno Tonioli Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bruno Tonioli worth at the age of 68 years old? Bruno Tonioli’s income source is mostly from being a successful Television personality. He is from Italy. We have estimated Bruno Tonioli's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Television personality

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1955

Bruno Tonioli (born 25 November 1955) is a British-Italian television personality, choreographer and dancer.

1975

He has lived in London since 1975 but owns a property in Los Angeles for commitments in the U.S.

Tonioli is gay and has spoken of the homophobic bullying he suffered in his youth.

1980

In 1980, as part of the group Duke and the Aces, Tonioli performed in but did not win the United Kingdom's competition to select an entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Tonioli has worked in the music business as a choreographer for music videos, stage shows, and tours for artists such as Tina Turner, Sting, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Freddie Mercury, Sinitta, Boy George, Dead or Alive, Bananarama, and Duran Duran.

Tonioli choreographed the band Arcadia's music video for their song "Election Day", as documented in a 1980s documentary entitled The Making of Election Day.

1983

He danced in the Elton John video for "I'm Still Standing" (1983).

2004

He has judged on the British television talent shows Strictly Come Dancing (2004–2019), DanceX (2007) and Britain's Got Talent (2023–present), and the American television talent shows Dancing with the Stars (2005–present) and Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (2008).

He was Minnie Driver's choreographer in the film Ella Enchanted (2004).

In 2004, Tonioli was selected to be a judge on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, along with Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, and head judge Len Goodman.

2005

In 2005, he was then chosen to be a judge on Dancing with the Stars, along with Goodman and Carrie Ann Inaba, where he, along with Inaba, has remained since.

For one week during both series 16 and series 17 of Strictly Come Dancing, he was replaced by guest judge Alfonso Ribeiro, due to a broadcasting conflict between the two shows.

In addition, Tonioli was also involved in the ABC talent competition Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann.

Tonioli quickly became known for his commentary style, often getting out of his chair and physically describing a performance, using colourful descriptives.

As examples, during his time with the U.S. Dancing With the Stars, Tonioli called Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan "a little lynx on the prowl" and labelled singer and actor Billy Ray Cyrus "a crazy bear lost in a swamp".

The lowest score Tonioli has ever given a contestant was a '2', awarded only once on Dancing With the Stars, to Master P and his partner Ashly DelGrosso for their Paso Doble.

This was due to Master P's lack of showmanship and unwillingness to train and participate in the show.

On Strictly Come Dancing, Tonioli has never awarded a '9' when every other judge has awarded a '10', although this has happened on multiple occasions on Dancing With the Stars.

2009

In 2009, Rolling Stone magazine said that Tonioli had "won America's heart with his gay-Italian-maniac steez."

2010

Since 2010, Tonioli has been in a relationship with model Jason Schanne, and the couple held a commitment ceremony in 2012.

2014

However, not knowing the rules of the show, he mistakenly pressed it during the performance instead of waiting until the end, as had been the case since the Golden Buzzer was introduced in 2014.

Tonioli then went on to press it again in the sixth episode, this time for singer Gamal John.

This had never been done in the show's history, as usually a judge only gets one use of the Golden Buzzer.

Nevertheless, it still counted.

2016

In November 2016, Tonioli lent his name to an album released by Decca Records entitled An Italian Romance, a compilation of Italian songs by various artists selected by Tonioli.

In 2016, a surprise challenge on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars saw Tonioli work with Jodie Sweetin and the season's eventual-winner Nyle DiMarco and their professional partners.

During the sequence, the two celebrities swapped partners, seeing DiMarco and Keo Motsepe dance the tango in ballroom hold, with both men shirtless, and Mostsepe lift and twirl DiMarco.

This was the first time a same-sex pairing danced in any franchise of the show.

On Christmas Day 2022, in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, Tonioli surprised viewers by making a guest appearance and singing "Don't Leave Me This Way" by the Communards.

Reactions to the performance were mixed.

Tonioli is fluent in five languages: Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

2018

In November 2018, Tonioli presented the BBC Radio 2 series Bruno Tonioli at the Opera.

In October 2022, Tonioli competed in the second series of The Masked Dancer as Pearly King, placing third behind Australian actor Adam Garcia (second place) and American actress and dancer Heather Morris (winner).

In January 2023, it was announced that Tonioli would be joining the judging panel for series 16 of the British talent show Britain's Got Talent, replacing David Walliams.

Tonioli was the first to use the Golden Buzzer, doing so for Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids.

2020

In 2020, due to flight restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tonioli was stuck in the U.S. and therefore did not appear on the Strictly judging panel at all during the series, instead appearing each week via video during Sunday night's results shows.

On 24 June 2021, it was announced that Anton du Beke, the longest-running Strictly professional, would replace Tonioli as a permanent judge on Strictly Come Dancing for series 19.

It was then announced on 19 May 2022 that Tonioli would not be returning to Strictly, and that Du Beke would take over permanently.

Tonioli remarked on the matter:

"'Well I always will miss it, it's my family, I mean we'll always be friends and you never know what's going to happen. At the moment, you know it's just as impossible, you know the situation is too complicated but they're all my brothers and sisters. We're all loving each other, you know, no hard feelings, they're great, they do a great job.'"