Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli’s work distraction could be a new romance

The Strictly judge was notably absent from last weekend’s show.

Bruno Tonioli was absent from the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel for the first time in 13 years last weekend. Yes, the popular judge was sorely missed as Tess Daly announced his absence was due to “a very busy work schedule”. However, it is being reported that there is something else that Bruno is growing committed to – a new love interest. The judge is said to be growing increasingly close with a 29-year-old swimwear model in LA. Matt Law is a rising celebrity in modelling circles and boasts nearly 80,000 followers on Instagram.

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He and Bruno were spotted in a restaurant in LA last weekend enjoying dinner and many now believe the pair to be dating. Matt even appeared on Bruno’s social media while he was stateside last weekend and eagle-eyed followers have noticed it’s not the first time. No, the swimwear model has been popping up regularly on the Strictly star’s Instagram since August.

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Romance or not, let's just hope Bruno returns to the Strictly panel this weekend - it wasn't the same without him.