‘BGT’s Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in a new feud with Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell’

Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon are reported to be in a new feud with judges Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell.

The foursome are said to be divided over the golden rules of the buzzer: Simon pressed his twice, shortly after newcomer Bruno did the same.

The coveted golden button sends an act straight to the semifinals and each judge, plus hosts Ant and Dec, can only press it once during the series.

However, a source claimed that friends Simon, 63, and Bruno, 67, are “bending the rules”, with Amanda, 51, and Alesha, 44, reportedly demanding they ring the bell too. twice.

According SunHead judge Simon was impressed with the Liverpudlian Unity dance troupe, pressing the golden buzzer for them despite having used it for another act.

He said: ‘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 deserve it.

A source said of the tensions: “Simon has already had a hard time getting Bruno on board and keeping his fellow judges happy. He was the one who was determined to cast his longtime partner, though Amanda, in particular, was interested in her friend Alan Carr getting the part.’

With the split heating up on the heels of the ladies’ checkout line over rookie Bruno, the source added: “Now Amanda and Alesha have to hold their ground again as it looks like Simon and Bruno are overlooking the rules”.

MailOnline has contacted representatives of Britain’s Got Talent for comment.

arrives weeks later According to reports, Amanda and Alesha refused to sign contracts for the last series of Great Britain Has Talent.

The duo were said to be furious that new judge Bruno, who is taking over from David Walliams, will see his new salary match theirs – an estimated £850,000.

According Sun Amanda and Alesha sent the latest series into chaos with bosses scrambling to secure TV favorites ahead of filming in London last month.

A source told the publication at the time: ‘Amanda has been with BGT for 17 years, while Alesha is in her 11th year. They don’t think it’s fair that a newcomer enters the program and receives the same treatment as them.’

Breaking the Rules: The four are said to split up based on the rules of the golden buzzer: Simon pressed his twice, shortly after newcomer Bruno did the same.

“It’s a headache for BGT as filming for the next series begins at the London Palladium on Tuesday.”

“Bruno was also resolving his contract on Friday, so everything is at the last moment.”

It comes after it was reported that Bruno would triple the salary he received on Strictly Come Dancing by joining the ITV judging panel.

Divide: However, a source claimed that friends Simon, 63, and Bruno, 67, are ‘bending the rules’, with Amanda, 51, and Alesha, 44, reportedly demanding that they push too the bell twice.

Rules: The coveted gold button (middle) sends an act straight into the semifinals with each judge, plus hosts Ant and Dec, only allowed to press it once during the series.

Former strict judge Bruno replaced David Walliams, who left the show last year after ITV bosses who wanted comedian Alan Carr were turned down by boss Simon Cowell.

Bruno, who is said to be “delighted” to return to primetime Saturday night television in the UK, will now eclipse the salary of his former Strictly co-stars three times over.

Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke are believed to earn £250,000 per series on the Strictly judging panel.

Furious: Comes weeks after Amanda and Alesha reportedly refused to sign contracts for the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent

On the money: The duo were said to be furious that new judge Bruno, who is taking over from David Walliams, will see his new salary match their own – an estimated £850,000