Strictly Coming Dancing bosses may have to find themselves a new TV judge this year.
New reports claim that they have all but given up hope that Bruno Tonioli will be on the 2020 panel due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Normally, the outspoken judge jets back and forth from America where he films the US version of the show.
However, due to the pandemic, international travel is currently restricted.
While the final decision is yet to be made, insiders fear it is a done deal as Bruno loves the States and America makes him more money.
Bruno looks set to miss Strictly Come Dancing 2020 (Image: BBC/Guy Levy)
A source claimed: “Things have been up in the air as everyone works out what is going to be possible. But Bruno has had to make a decision.
“There is no way to travel back and forth at the moment, so he’s told bosses in the UK that unfortunately he will be staying over there.
“He spends a lot of his time in the States now, and the truth is he does earn a lot more from the US version.”
Bruno is yet to make his final decision about which show to film (Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
The insider added to The Sun: “The hope is things might change and he’ll be able to make at least a guest appearance.”
Bruno has been on the BBC edition of Strictly Come Dancing since the show began in 2004.
However, over the last couple of years the professional dancer has been allowed a short time off mid show to allow him to recover from his draining flight schedule.
Bruno has been on the BB show since it began in 2004 (Image: Supplied by WENN)
“A decision has been taken that it’s Bruno or nobody,” an insider continued.
“There won’t be any replacement. He’s one of a kind and a huge part of the show in the UK.
“Of course it will be a shame to lose him, but even if he can make it back for a couple of weeks later in the series, his seat will be waiting for him.”
Daily Star Online has contacted the BBC for comment,
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