The Strictly Come Dancing judging panel will be one down this weekend as Bruno Tonioli misses his first live show in fifteen years.

Why? Other work commitments apparently. Eh, what could be more important that Strictly, Bruce?

A Strictly spokesperson told RadioTimes.com: "As was always the plan, Bruno Tonioli is not on the judging panel this weekend due to a very busy work schedule. He will be back as normal for our Halloween special and the rest of the series."

Tonioli will be missing both of the shows on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October. Nobody will be stepping in to replace the flamboyant judge - as Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell carry on without him - but let's face it, who could?