ITV Britain's Got Talent judge exposes major golden buzzer blunder on first day of filming

Alesha revealed a hilarious behind-scenes moment (Image: ITV)

Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon has regaled fans with a comical tale about Bruno Tonioli's first day on the ITV show, which is already gearing up for its 2025 auditions.

As the auditions kicked off in Blackpool earlier this week, Alesha, a former Strictly Come Dancing champion, shared that an overzealous Bruno committed a faux pas she "had never seen in 10 years of filming the show".

In an exclusive chat with the Express and other Reach outlets, discussing the new Media, Broadcast and Production T-level, Alesha unveiled the rib-tickling incident.

She reminisced: "I think the funniest moment last year was day one, the first day of auditions, and Bruno actually broke the Golden Buzzer!

"I thought, I've been here for 10 years, and this has never happened. He's got so much energy and passion. He just got so excited," she said with affection.

"He whacked the Golden Buzzer so hard that it broke on day one, but it was so funny. Honestly, you couldn't write these moments."

Alesha also painted Simon Cowell, fellow judge and head honcho of the show, as somewhat of a "rule breaker".

Reflecting on Cowell's character, she remarked: "I guess Simon is a bit of a rebel at heart. He doesn't really like to follow rules, so he loves it whenever anybody does anything that kind of...

Bruno broke the golden buzzer on the first day of filming last year (Image: GETTY)

"How can I put it? We don't really have rules on Britain's Got Talent. We have guidelines - anything goes!

"Whatever feels right in the moment... I think you just have to lead with your heart and what feels good in that moment," she reflected.

const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&playerApiId=v118222');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}});window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{setTimeout(()=>{if(typeof flagTcfLoaded!=='undefined'&&flagTcfLoaded===!0){loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP flagTcfLoaded',new Date())}else{document.addEventListener("tcfLoaded",()=>{loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)})

Speaking on the essence of judging, Alesha said: "And that always works best in any show you work on for authenticity, for genuine entertainment. Then nothing feels contrived or forced. It all feels very natural and more human. So we always encourage that."

Since taking her seat on the panel in 2012, Dixon has brought her unique flair alongside fellow judges Bruno, Simon, and Amanda Holden.

Alesha is championing T-levels (Image: Provided)

Elsewhere in the interview, Alesha opened up about her career in the entertainment industry and the new qualifications that will allow young people to do the same in a supportive environment.

The Breathe Slow singer has joined the T-team – a group of celebrities hailing T-levels as a game-changing qualification. Alesha is championing the brand-new Media, Broadcast and Production T-level, launched across England this September.

New stats show that 73% of people believe the routes and opportunities into the creative industries are closed off to many, while 86% of parents would feel more confident in their child pursuing a creative career if they knew more about the opportunities available.

Alesha branded the campaign “really exciting”, explaining: “Before I actually got into the entertainment industry, I wanted to be a teacher, and I absolutely love going into schools and speaking with young people.

“This campaign really spoke to me,” she continued, “So I've joined the T-team experts and we’re here to raise awareness on the benefits of T-levels for 16 to 19-year-olds.

“I would have loved something like this when I was younger,” Alesha admitted. “I think there's lots of stigma around working in Media and Broadcast and production. I think probably a lot of parents think that to get into media, it's about who you know rather than what you know.

“But T-levels really lift the lid on that - this is a bona fide way into the industry where your children can be hands-on, working on an industry placement with the employer, and learning real-life skills in the classroom that are then transferable to the real world. I just think it's a brilliant idea.”

Alesha added: “If you were a young person, knowing that you're going to be out there in the real world, working in an industry that you aspire to be in, it would be super exciting.

Pointing out that the qualification is also beneficial to employers, she noted: “And of course, these courses are tailor-made for what the employers need and want, so it's a completely bespoke qualification in that sense.”

window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20241015.min.js" SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

She also spoke of her own experience when she started out in the entertainment industry, recalling: “I think it's important to inspire young people and give them options, because I just think people really see the entertainment industry as otherworldly. I know I did growing up; I thought it was Mars.

“I didn't even know it was possible to be in the entertainment industry, so I think we've got to lift the lid on that and show parents that there are steps you can take that will give you the confidence that your child is doing the right thing.

“Ultimately, it's about fulfilling a passion, and that's where my passion comes from. You get one life; you want to do something with your life that gives you satisfaction.”

I think a lot of people are nervous and fearful, so they maybe choose a safer route,” she reflected. “Or they don't go for their dreams because they're not sure that it's possible.

“So I think when it comes to the creative industries, we've got to encourage people to go for it, because I think a lot of people choose to walk away because they don’t know how how to go about it.

“But the creative industry so exciting!” she enthused. “There are so many options and so many jobs available for young people. I always come from the viewpoint of being passionate about the creative industries, being passionate about young people and showing them what's possible.”

Parents can find more information and access free resources by visiting the T-level info website at: www.tlevelinfo.org.uk

Britain’s Got Talent will return to ITV in early 2025.