Bruno Tonioli on Dwts Season 35: Judging Criteria, Viral Quotes, and Cast Secrets
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Q1: Does Bruno Tonioli ever change his score after giving verbal feedback?
A1: No. In modern live broadcasts, judges submit their scores electronically through a tabletop keypad seconds after the music ends, before delivering verbal critiques. Tonioli's paddle must match the digital score already transmitted to the master control room.
Q2: Why did Bruno leave Strictly Come Dancing while staying on Dancing with the Stars?
A2: Transatlantic travel constraints caused by grueling international production schedules forced him to choose between the BBC flagship and the American edition. He permanently exited Strictly in 2022 to focus his television commitments in North America.
Q3: How much do Bruno's scores influence weekly eliminations?
A3: Judge scores account for exactly 50% of a couple's composite ranking, with viewer votes determining the remaining half. Because Tonioli frequently awards scores that diverge by 1 to 2 points from Hough or Inaba, his marks frequently determine whether a couple drops into the bottom two.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
