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Amanda Holden breaks silence on Alan Carr ‘replacing’ David Walliams on Britain’s Got Talent
AMANDA Holden has backed Alan Carr to replace David Walliams on Britain’s Got Talent after he quit.
The Sun revealed in November that David would step down after a decade judging on the ITV show alongside Amanda.
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Alan quickly emerged as the runaway favourite among bosses - including Simon - to take his spot.
He is currently on the telly with his good pal Amanda in their DIY show The Italian Job, and while promoting the series she was quizzed on the latest BGT line-up rumours.
The One Show hosts Alex Jones and Ronan Keating took the opportunity to grill her on Friday's show.
Ronan said: "Now, there are lots of rumours at the moment about Britain’s Got Talent, who’s gonna fill the seat. Will it be Alan?"
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"Well, watch this space," Amanda said. "There’s the top line."
The former actress got excited and laughed, as if she knew the answer but couldn't say.
"I was really contained and found my filter. I was really good, but watch this space!" she teased again.
Amanda continued: "It’s a good idea, we’ll miss David, but it’s a good idea," and Alex echoed that Alan would be an "amazing" judge.
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The Sun revealed Chatty Man star Alan has been in discussions with producers for weeks.
A source said: “Alan is joining the line-up, it just has to be him - he’s brilliant.
"The deal is being finalised, but it's details now - and he’s totally up for it too. It’s the perfect hiring all round.”
Alan rose to fame on the stand-up circuit, landing gigs on 8 Out Of 10 Cats and The Friday Night Project with Justin Lee Collins.
He has since become one of TV's most bankable stars, with his own Chatty Man show for Channel 4 and three British Comedy Award wins.
The Sun revealed in November that David would step down from Britain’s Got Talent after a decade judging on the ITV show.
With auditions for the next series of BGT starting in two weeks, ITV bosses have been searching for a replacement.
But a source close to David said at the time: “David has decided to bow out after a ten-year run. He wants to leave on a high after a wonderful time.
"Being on the show has been a huge source of entertainment and joy for him and he is arguably the most popular member of the panel.”
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The blockbuster series will return this year but with a twist, The Sun revealed last month.
Bosses have overhauled the application process, now inviting viewers to secretly put forward a friend or family member.
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