Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in fresh BGT row with Simon Cowell and Bruno Tonioli
ANOTHER rift has threatened to divide Britain’s Got Talent judges after Simon Cowell hit his Golden Buzzer for a second time — like new judge Bruno.
Pushing the gilded knob sends an act straight through to the semi-finals, but each judge is only allowed to use it once per series.
Bruno Tonioli, 67, recently tore up the rule book — claiming he did not know the restrictions as he had never watched the show before.
Then at BGT auditions in Manchester this week, Simon, 63, followed suit — leaving fellow judges Alesha Dixon, 44, left, and Amanda Holden, 51, right, demanding they should be allowed to do the same.
Simon was wowed by Liverpudlian dance group Unity and told them: “We don’t have any more Golden Buzzers, but sometimes I think you should break the rules.
“I’m in so much trouble right now — but you deserved it.”
A TV insider said: “Simon has already had a tricky time getting Bruno on board while keeping his fellow judges happy.
“He was the one who was determined to sign up his long-time mate, though Amanda, in particular, was keen on her friend Alan Carr to get the role.”
The women, both veteran BGT judges, are said to have objected over new boy Bruno being paid the same as them, throwing production into chaos.
Our source said: “Now Amanda and Alesha are having to stand firm again as it seems Simon and Bruno are riding roughshod over rules.”