Britain’s Got Talent star Amanda Holden addressed her co-star David Walliams and his ‘sad’ exit from BGT previously.
It followed a scandal which saw the Little Britain comedian axed from the ITV talent show.
David left the show after a tenure of ten years as judge – after audio of him allegedly badmouthing contestants was leaked to the public. David reportedly launched a lawsuit with the show’s production company, claiming that the audio should never have been heard.
Amanda Holden on David Walliams’ ‘sad’ BGT exit
Co-judge Amanda spoke out on David’s exit from the series late last year. Speaking to The Sun, Amanda revealed how she felt about David’s shock departure from the talent show.
Alesha and I love David. It was sad when he went. I’m in touch with him. Always. We’re always supportive of David
“Well, Alesha [Dixon] and I love David. It was sad when he went. I’m in touch with him. Always. We’re always supportive of David,” Amanda said.
Amanda Holden on ‘admiration’ for BGT judge Bruno Tonioli
David has since been replaced by Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli, who has returned for the 2024 series of Britain’s Got Talent.
“It’s always worrying when things change,” Amanda said, of Bruno’s appointment. “But Simon [Cowell] is the king of reinvention. Panels can always do with a little freshen-up, and it worked. I think the ratings were higher than previously.”
Speaking on her relationship to Bruno, Amanda said: “I’ve known Bruno for years. I’ve been on holiday with him, we’ve had dinners. When we did the last series, it would be me and him cracking open a bottle of red when it got quite late. He has never said a bad word about anyone. He’s amazingly discreet, but he tells me great stories! I really have so much admiration for him.”
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