Britain’s Got Talent judges banned from going to work on set after three crew members test positive for Covid-19

BRITAIN’S Got Talent’s judges were banned from going to work on the show yesterday  after it was dealt a Covid-19  blow.

Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Simon Cowell’s stand-in Ashley Banjo  were all self-isolating — awaiting test results they hoped would be negative.

Head judge Amanda Holden said she was simply “working from home” after three of the show’s crew  tested positive for the virus.

Filming of a Christmas special was due to start yesterday, but production was shut down after details of the positive results came through on Monday. 

The Sun understands the panel had been in close contact with at least one of those affected, who was sent home after their diagnosis.

Yesterday, a source said of the judges: “They will have to take a test before they can stop quarantining.

“The likelihood is they’ll come back negative, but they are taking no chances and can’t be too safe right now.

“It’s the last thing BGT bosses would have wanted on the first day of the new production.”

The Christmas special  will see the nation’s favourite BGT acts return.

A show spokeswoman said: “As a result of a positive Covid-19 result we have implemented our protocols.

"We are unable to continue filming our BGT Christmas Special and have taken the decision to postpone.

“The safety of all involved in the show is our number one priority and we follow extensive Covid-19-related procedures to adhere to all Government guidelines.”

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