Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ian Waite risked a fallout with judge Bruno Tonioli after spouting that he had “entertainment value but nothing else”.
The Latin American specialist couldn’t resist sticking the claws in during an honest discussion with TOWIE’s Bobby Norris on Access All Areas.
Ian, 49, landed the brutal comment after he had been quizzed about the behind-the-scenes gossip on the show.
As it is believed Bruno will not make an appearance on the next series, Bobby was eager to find out what the judge was really like behind closed doors – but seemed surprised by Ian’s honesty.
Ian couldn’t help but stick the knife in with a brutal remark about former Strictly judge Bruno (Image: PA)
When prompted to respond to the question of whether the judge would be missed from the upcoming series, Ian laughed awkwardly before revealing his answer.
He said: “Do you want the honest truth? I love Bruno for the entertainment value, but nothing else.”
Everyone in the studio erupted into fits of laughter after they heard his savage comment.
Ian continued: “He doesn’t really say anything technical. He’s not really the technician of the panel.
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“It’s like, how many arms can I flail around and how expressive can I be?”
The choreographer, who appears on It Takes Two, couldn’t help but take a swipe at some of his co-stars on BBC show too.
He blasted: “There are some pros who don’t like you saying anything against them. But they can stuff it!”
After being prompted for names, he confirmed: “Most of them are gone now!”
Bruno Tonioli is known for his sharp wit on the judging panel (Image: PA)
With rumours in circulation about the heavily anticipated Strictly return amid the coronavirus pandemic, viewers are wondering whether producers will switch up the series next year.
It is claimed that BBC chiefs could follow ITV’s decision, on Dancing On Ice, to feature its first same-sex couple with Steps’ Ian ‘H’ Watkins partnering with pro skater Matt Evers.
Addressing the rumour, the Strictly professional added: “I think it’s a brilliant idea. Why not!
“In this day and age we should mix it up a lot more and it’ll make it much more acceptable for people to see it.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
