Biography

Seven months later she was offered a presenter role on a children’s television series in the UK.

Bonnie then auditioned for a BBC dance series called ‘Young Generation’. The choreographer for the series was Nigel Lythgoe who Bonnie later married in 1974.

A variety of choreography and directing roles followed - Snow White [London], Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [London] along with other projects in the United Kingdom.

With ongoing success in musical theatre, Bonnie was then approached by the BBC to produce a 100 years of Music special. BBC were so impressed with her that they asked her to produce and appear as a judge on a new series called S Club Juniors created by Simon Fuller.

After working with Simon Fuller on this series, Bonnie then flew to the United States to join a new Simon Fuller venture - American Idol. Here she was reunited with Nigel Lythgoe who was the Executive Producer on the series. Bonnie was producer of the first three series of American Idol before moving on to a new project - So You Think You Can Dance where she was judge and producer for the first two series.

Bonnie has worked with numerous well known entertainers throughout her career including Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis Junior, Cliff Richard , Victoria Beckham, Dudley Moore, Sidney Poitier, Olivia Newtown-John, Black Eyed Peas, Sarah – Duchess of York, and many more.

Q +A with Bonnie

 The choreographer/dancer/performer I look up to the most is (and why?) ...Gene Kelly ,as I had the opportunity to work with him  in 1984 and it was an experience of a life time.

I believe So You Think You Can Dance is a great opportunity for dancers in Australia because ...Australian dancers need to be on the map . They work as hard as the rest of the world , they have the talent , but not the recognition. Its their turn to prove to everyone how great they really are. 

I am looking forward to being a judge on So You Think You Can Dance because ...I believe I can give some of my experience and knowledge to the dancer and with that comes my heart and the understanding of what a dancer has to go through in their career. I want to be here for them , and a shoulder to cry on , if they should need it.

I believe for a contestant to win So You Think You Can Dance they will have to ...They will have to convince Australia and us, that they deserve to be in our top twenty . Its not just about  dance , personality plays a part as well .And dedication!

The best advice I can give the finalists is ...Never give up. Be truthful. Believe in yourself. Make it the best moment of your life. Dance like you have never danced before. And be nice to the judges (only kidding.)

I can't live without...people, music , massages and my family

My greatest achievement...my 2 beautiful sons , Simon and Kristopher