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Simon Cowell blasts David Walliams over ‘inappropriate’ joke during BGT filming

BGT boss said to have 'exploded' over crude remark

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was reportedly fuming after David Walliams made a penis joke during filming

It’s believed the show’s head honcho Simon “exploded” after comic David’s risqué remark.

Furthermore, a tabloid indicates Simon demanded an apology from David – and then told him to “get out”.

Simon Cowell cosies up to fellow BGT judge David Walliams on the red carpet
Did David Walliams go too far on Britain’s Got Talent? (Credit: SplashNews.com)

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The Sun reports tensions rose between David, 50, and 62-year-old Simon during an act by a police officer.

According to the publication, Tim Jones came onto stage in uniform – with David immediately joking he should be arrested.

Furthermore, it is claimed David responded to Tim chatting about showcasing his skills by asking whether his talent is “getting his [blank] out”.

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Simon reportedly thundered that David should apologise.

However, he apparently repeated his lewd enquiry before going on to ask whether Tim, 48, “swings it around”.

The news outlet reports that David was then told to ‘get out’, and reminded that the ITV talent series is a family show.

What did Simon Cowell reportedly say?

Simon reportedly told the audience in attendance: “When we have a break we’ll make him sit on his own for ten minutes.”

Additionally, it is claimed David may already have wound up Simon by making gags about his age and weight.

Simon was visibly angry with him and exploded.

One onlooker reportedly claimed: “It was clear that David was sailing close to the wind with his jibes.

“Then he went too far. Simon was visibly angry with him and exploded.”

Alesha and Amanda as they turned up for BGT 2022 filming
Alesha and Amanda as they turned up for BGT 2022 filming (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Filming for BGT 2022 began in central London earlier this week, with fellow judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden also on hand.

Fans of the show missed out last year after it was axed.

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The upcoming series will reportedly air on ITV in April.

ED has approached a representative for Britain’s Got Talent for comment on this story.

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer