David Walliams' BGT future is in doubt with ITV bosses unsure about him returning to talent show
2 years, 4 months ago

David Walliams' BGT future is in doubt with ITV bosses unsure about him returning to talent show

Daily Mail  

His return is now ‘very much under threat’ and he is ‘under the microscope’ David Walliams’ future as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent is in doubt after he described an elderly contestant as a c*** and made vile sexual remarks about a woman taking part. David Walliams’ future as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent is in doubt after he described an elderly contestant as a c*** and made vile sexual remarks about a woman taking part. In a statement to The Guardian, the former Little Britain star said: ‘I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain’s Got Talent in 2020. Nevertheless, I am sorry.’ The show’s bosses are unsure about Mr Walliams returning ten years after he first joined the series following the remarks which were made during auditions in January 2020 at the London Palladium Sources close to BGT say that Walliams return is now ‘very much under threat’ and he is ‘under the microscope’.

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Amanda Holden speaks of sadness at David Walliams' Britain's Got Talent exit... as comedian sues show while bosses claim he was 'warned about his behaviour' over contestant comments
1 year, 5 months ago

Amanda Holden speaks of sadness at David Walliams' Britain's Got Talent exit... as comedian sues show while bosses claim he was 'warned about his behaviour' over contestant comments

Daily Mail  

Amanda Holden has spoken of her sadness at David Walliams' departure from Britain's Got Talent, insisting she and fellow show judge Alesha Dixon still 'love' the comedian. Missing her pal: Amanda Holden, 52, has spoken of her sadness at David Walliams' departure from Britain's Got Talent Departed: Funnyman David, 52, decided to leave the ITV talent contest after he was …

David Walliams looks cheery as he arrives at radio studio after Britain's Got Talent bosses claimed he was 'warned about his behaviour' amid ongoing legal battle
1 year, 5 months ago

David Walliams looks cheery as he arrives at radio studio after Britain's Got Talent bosses claimed he was 'warned about his behaviour' amid ongoing legal battle

Daily Mail  

David Walliams looked pleased with himself as he arrived at Virgin Radio's London studio on Friday. The comedian's outing comes after Britain's Got Talent insiders told MailOnline he was 'warned about his behaviour' before his off-colour remarks about contestants resulted in his departure. Update: The comedian's outing comes after Britain's Got Talent insiders told MailOnline he was 'warned about his …

David Walliams says Britain’s Got Talent leak led to ‘suicidal thoughts’
1 year, 5 months ago

David Walliams says Britain’s Got Talent leak led to ‘suicidal thoughts’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Walliams says he had …

David Walliams is typically animated at his first public appearance since suing Britain's Got Talent as he reads to fans in Teeside on his book tour
1 year, 5 months ago

David Walliams is typically animated at his first public appearance since suing Britain's Got Talent as he reads to fans in Teeside on his book tour

Daily Mail  

On Saturday, David Walliams stepped out for his first public appearance since suing Britain's Got Talent. Back on stage: On Saturday, David Walliams, 52, was typically animated as he stepped out in Teeside for his first public appearance since suing Britain's Got Talent Talented: The comedian and novelist read to fans at The Arc in Stockton-On-Tees, while on his latest …

Britain’s Got Talent production company open to resolving David Walliams claim
1 year, 5 months ago

Britain’s Got Talent production company open to resolving David Walliams claim

The Independent  

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Britain's Got Talent bosses set to go to war with David Walliams insisting that the former judge knew the lewd comments he made about contestants could have been aired
1 year, 6 months ago

Britain's Got Talent bosses set to go to war with David Walliams insisting that the former judge knew the lewd comments he made about contestants could have been aired

Daily Mail  

Britain's Got Talent bosses are to go to war with former judge David Walliams, insisting that he knew the lewd and sexist comments he made about the show's contestants could have been put on air. The Mail can reveal that chiefs at Fremantle, the production company that makes the ITV talent contest, will hit back at the star - with …

What did David Walliams say? Full details of the foul-mouthed BGT rant and what's happened since
1 year, 6 months ago

What did David Walliams say? Full details of the foul-mouthed BGT rant and what's happened since

Daily Mail  

David Walliams has reached a settlement with the production company behind Britain's Got Talent after suing them following his axe from his £1.5million-a-year role as a judge. Full details of the foul-mouthed BGT rant and what's happened since What did David Walliams say in his Britain's Got Talent rant? In a statement after the recordings were made public, Walliams said: …

David Walliams sues Britain’s Got Talent producers following exit over derogatory remarks
1 year, 6 months ago

David Walliams sues Britain’s Got Talent producers following exit over derogatory remarks

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Walliams is suing the production company behind Britain’s Got Talent. …

Axed David Walliams SUES Britain's Got Talent after being ousted over foul-mouthed rant about contestant: Star accuses bosses of allowing details of his rude comments to be leaked to the media - which
1 year, 6 months ago

Axed David Walliams SUES Britain's Got Talent after being ousted over foul-mouthed rant about contestant: Star accuses bosses of allowing details of his rude comments to be leaked to the media - which

Daily Mail  

David Walliams is suing his former bosses at Britain's Got Talent - ten months after he was axed from his £1.5million-a-year role as a judge. Comedian Clare Harrison Mccartney later claimed these comments were about her and branded Walliams a 'sad misogynist', but producers on the show denied the remarks were aimed at her. David Walliams quit Britain's Got Talent …

David Walliams and his potty mouth had to go – but it’s not enough to save BGT
1 year, 11 months ago

David Walliams and his potty mouth had to go – but it’s not enough to save BGT

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After the BGT insult furore, Walliams was removed from the judging panel; series bigwig Simon …

Simon Cowell breaks silence on David Walliams’ derogatory Britain’s Got Talent remarks
1 year, 11 months ago

Simon Cowell breaks silence on David Walliams’ derogatory Britain’s Got Talent remarks

The Independent  

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Britain’s Got Talent returns to screens without David Walliams
1 year, 11 months ago

Britain’s Got Talent returns to screens without David Walliams

The Independent  

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Why did David Walliams leave Britain's Got Talent?
1 year, 11 months ago

Why did David Walliams leave Britain's Got Talent?

Daily Mail  

The new series of Britain's Got Talent kicks off on Saturday, with former Strictly Come Dancing Bruno Tonioli making his debut on the judging panel. The story behind the comic's controversial exit as the series returns to screens Why did David Walliams leave Britain's Got Talent? David decided to leave Britain's Got Talent after he was forced to apologise for …

Amanda Holden denies influencing David Walliams’ Britain’s Got Talent exit
2 years ago

Amanda Holden denies influencing David Walliams’ Britain’s Got Talent exit

The Independent  

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Comic Relief 2023: BBC criticised for David Walliams joke after Britain’s Got Talent scandal
2 years ago

Comic Relief 2023: BBC criticised for David Walliams joke after Britain’s Got Talent scandal

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Walliams was among those vying for Britain’s spot at the …

Former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli set to replace ousted Britain's Got Talent star David Walliams
2 years, 2 months ago

Former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli set to replace ousted Britain's Got Talent star David Walliams

Daily Mail  

Former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli will replace David Walliams on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel after furious ITV bosses were overruled by Simon Cowell. Former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli will replace David Walliams on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel Shamed actor and author Walliams, 51, was last year forced to leave the show after ten years following vile …

David Walliams: BGT judge recorded making sexually explicit comment about contestant
2 years, 4 months ago

David Walliams: BGT judge recorded making sexually explicit comment about contestant

The Independent  

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David Walliams called contestant a 'c**t' and made X-rated sex slur
2 years, 4 months ago

David Walliams called contestant a 'c**t' and made X-rated sex slur

Daily Mail  

It is alleged he described a woman as someone who 'thinks you want to f**k her' The comments were made during 2020 auditions at the London Palladium Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams branded an elderly contestant a 'c**t' and made sexualised and derogatory remarks about a female competitor while recording an episode of the ITV talent show, a leaked …

David Walliams 'in trouble with Britain's Got Talent bosses'
3 years, 2 months ago

David Walliams 'in trouble with Britain's Got Talent bosses'

Daily Mail  

David Walliams 'has been given a talking to' by Britain's Got Talent bosses after making crude jokes and behaving mischievously during auditions for the upcoming series. It is claimed David got a 'ticking off' after acting 'like a schoolboy' within the same week that music mogul Simon berated the comic for a cheeky comment in reference to a contestant. Cheeky …

Piers Morgan calls David Walliams a ‘treacherous piece of work’ amid Britain’s Got Talent feud
4 years, 5 months ago

Piers Morgan calls David Walliams a ‘treacherous piece of work’ amid Britain’s Got Talent feud

The Independent  

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