Alesha Dixon says she’ll miss David Walliams ‘dearly’ on BGT
Britain’s Got Talent choose Alesha Dixon has instructed David Walliams she’s going to miss him “dearly” after he exited the present.
The comic had been on the panel for 10 years however left the line-up after it emerged that he had made insulting comments about contestants, and former Strictly star Bruno Tonioli is taking his seat on the desk.
As filming on the brand new collection obtained below method, Dixon paid tribute to Walliams by sharing snaps of them on Instagram and writing: “Thanks for 10 superb years on BGT.”
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“I like you very a lot and can miss you dearly,” she added.
The picture confirmed Dixon in a white costume and Walliams in a go well with.
Including a second photograph of them, she posted a hoop emoji and joked: “Engaged.”
Dixon and Walliams each joined the panel of the ITV present in 2012, taking their seats alongside Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell.
After Walliams’ departure it had been rumoured that Tonioli could be becoming a member of Dixon, Holden and Cowell on the panel.
The Italian dancer and choreographer had been on Strictly Come Dancing for 18 years however formally bowed out final yr.
Earlier this week, the present shared an image of Tonioli in his new seat on the panel, as he mentioned: “Right here we’re, Britain’s Obtained Expertise. I’m so excited. It’s my first present, I do not know what’s going to occur, however I’m positive it’s going to be sensible.”
Walliams, 51, discovered himself in sizzling water final yr when the Guardian reported that he had been overheard making insulting feedback about a few of these auditioning whereas on the BGT set.
He apologised, saying in a press release: “I want to apologise to the individuals I made disrespectful feedback about throughout breaks in filming for Britain’s Obtained Expertise in 2020.
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“These have been non-public conversations and — like most conversations with mates — have been by no means supposed to be shared. However, I’m sorry.”
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