Bruno Tonioli would consider working with Simon Cowell on a "new" talent show in the US.
Bruno Tonioli
The 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge has revealed that the 59-year-old music mogul has been in touch several times to ask him to join 'Britain's Got Talent' and his most recent dance venture, 'The Greatest Dancer'.
However, he says he's more likely to work with Simon if he produces a show across the pond.
The 63-year-old star told The Sun newspaper: "I've told him (Simon) to come up with something new and we'll think about it.
"We have discussed these things for a number of years but it has never come to anything concrete."
Bruno says that it was down to timing that he didn't agree to join Simon's first show on the BBC, which sees Cheryl, Oti Mabuse and Matthew Morrison on the panel.
He continued: "You need to be careful when you've been on Strictly for 14 weeks, to then go on another show with just a month's gap for another 10 weeks would be tiresome of the viewers.
"If he made a US version, I'd be more likely to do that."
Bruno has every faith in 'The X Factor honcho, to continue to "reinvent" his shows for the better.
He said: "Simon has a got a great capacity to reinvent and he's got a good eye for what people want.
"I would never discount his ability to come up with something."
Bruno - who reportedly earns between £200,000 to £250,000 for his current shows - already has a job on 'Dancing with the Stars' in America, and his contract is set to expire in 2020.
A insider says this is the prefect opportunity for Simon to drop the dance expert an offer he can't refuse.
They said: "Bruno is hugely popular with viewers and Simon appreciates getting him on board will be a huge coup.
"Convincing him to leave 'Strictly' will be tough but he knows Bruno would consider if the offer excites him.
"He also knows Bruno could majorly improve his salary should he switch channels."
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