‘Irreplaceable’: Strictly Come Dancing’s Motsi Mabuse says Bruno Tonioli’s seat on the show can’t be filled
She is a judge on the hit TV show, Strictly Come Dancing.
And Motsi Mabuse thinks her co-star, Bruno Tonioli is totally ‘irreplaceable’.
The dancing ace, 39, hinted on Sunday that the flamboyant judge, 64, will not be replaced by a guest judge during his absence from the show.
Irreplaceable: Strictly Come Dancing’s Motsi Mabuse hinted on Sunday that her co-star Bruno Tonioli will not be replaced by a guest judge during his absence from the show this year
Bruno will be absent from the Saturday night judging panel when the BBC One show returns.
He is currently in the US for Dancing With The Stars and will appear full-time towards the end of the series.
Judge Motsi told Hello! magazine: ‘I think everybody has a special spot on the judging panel and Bruno is not replaceable.
Overseas: The flamboyant judge, 64, will be absent from the Saturday night judging panel when the BBC One show returns as he will be filming in the US for Dancing With The Stars
Despite his absense, Bruno will still have a presence on the show as he will connect via video link for the Strictly results on Sunday nights.
Speaking about the judges’ remote interaction, Motsi added: ‘We all have to adjust.
‘[Remote judging] may be an aspect of the show that we never knew was missing. We will have to see what works as we go.’
Special: Speaking about her co-star, the professional dancer, 39 said to Hello! magazine: ‘I think everybody has a special spot on the judging panel and Bruno is not replaceable’
Motsi reflected on becoming a judge on the show, she said: ‘I’m like lightning – I came, did my thing on Strictly and I think I left an impression. This year, I will be able to leave even more’
Out now! Read her full interview is in Hello! magazine, out now
When asked if a guest judge will fill in for him, Bruno previously told The Sun: ‘That’s up to them, it’s not my call.
‘On Dancing With The Stars we only have three judges and that works fine.’
Motsi reflected on her return to the show after making her debut alongside Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno last year.
She added: ‘I’m like lightning – I came, did my thing on Strictly and I think I left an impression.
‘This year, I will be able to leave even more “Motsi” behind.’
The full interview is in Hello! magazine, out now.