November 5th 2024.
The next topic of discussion is none other than David Walliams, who has recently taken a jab at his former colleague Simon Cowell, a year after being let go from Britain's Got Talent. David had been a judge on the show for a decade, but was replaced by Bruno Tonioli after leaked recordings revealed that he had made some not-so-nice comments about contestants. He apologized for his actions, but then took production company FremantleMedia to court, seeking compensation for the damage caused.
After reaching a settlement, reportedly worth £5 million, David has kept quiet about the whole situation. However, during a recent appearance on This Morning to promote his latest children's book, he couldn't resist making a sly dig at his former boss. During a Q&A session with young fans, David was asked if any of the characters in his books were based on real people. With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he replied, "That is a good question. Whenever I'm trying to think of an evil villain, I always think, 'What would Simon Cowell do?'" This left hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley in fits of laughter.
David went on to explain how a contestant on Britain's Got Talent, known as Cockroach Ken, had inspired a character in one of his previous books. He then encouraged the kids to keep their eyes and ears open, as inspiration for a story can come from anywhere.
Earlier this year, David was asked about his controversial departure from BGT during an interview on Lorraine. When host Lorraine Kelly asked if he had been watching the latest season of the show and if he was sorry about how he left, he seemed taken aback and replied, "I've been traveling a lot, so I haven't had a chance to see it." He then talked about how he had been using his extra free time to focus on his writing and other projects.
While some fans praised David for his diplomatic response, others labeled him as bitter. After the settlement was reached last year, FremantleMedia issued a statement apologizing for the leak of David's private conversations. The Agency has reached out to Simon Cowell's representatives for comment on the matter.
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