May 22nd 2024.
During a recent appearance on Lorraine, talk show host Lorraine Kelly didn't shy away from asking comedian and children's book author David Walliams about his controversial exit from Britain's Got Talent. It was definitely an awkward moment as Kelly brought up the subject, but Walliams handled it with grace and poise.
Kelly started by asking Walliams if he had been watching the latest season of BGT and if he was upset about how he left the show in a shocking manner. Walliams, who is 52 years old, seemed momentarily taken aback by the question before smoothly shifting the conversation back to his other projects. He shared that he has been traveling and hasn't had a chance to catch up on the show, but has been enjoying the extra time to work on his writing and other upcoming projects.
While Walliams made it clear that he wasn't prepared to discuss the controversy, many fans noticed the awkward moment. One viewer even tweeted about it, saying "David Walliams trying to be diplomatic about #BGT #Lorraine." Another sarcastically wrote, "Walliams not bitter at all about BGT #Lorraine." However, some admired Walliams' deft handling of the situation, with one fan tweeting, "David Walliams would make an excellent politician."
For those who may not be familiar with the situation, Walliams was removed from BGT last year and replaced by Bruno Tonioli due to leaked recordings where he made disparaging remarks about contestants. He later apologized for his offensive comments, stating that they were private conversations and were never meant to be shared.
More recently, Walliams took legal action against FremantleMedia for a data protection breach over the leaked transcript of his comments. The case was settled last year and the producer of BGT apologized to Walliams, and they reached an amicable resolution. Fremantle also expressed their regret for publishing his private conversations and stated that they have reviewed their production practices to ensure they respect the expectations of their talent.
It's clear that the topic of Walliams' exit from BGT is still a sensitive one, but he handled the question with grace and professionalism. And despite the awkward moment, the rest of the interview was filled with lively discussion about his other projects. It's always a pleasure to see Walliams on television, and we can't wait to see what he has in store for us next.
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