Bruno Tonioli

The 67-year-old Italian choreographer and dancer will join the ITV talent show’s judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

"There is no animosity, it was a mutual decision," the 66-year-old said as he opened up about his decision to leave the dancing show.

Strictly Come Dancing was forced to apologise after judge Bruno Tonioli swore on live television.