David Walliams announced that he was leaving Britain’s Got Talent after the 2020 season.

David Walliams announced on April 10th, 2021 that he would be leaving his role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent after the 2020 season. The news comes as a surprise to many, especially since it was only in March of this year that Walliams signed a new contract with ITV. However, the actor and comedian explained that he felt it was time for him to move on from the show and focus on other projects.

Why is David Walliams leaving BGT?

Walliams has been one of Britain’s most beloved comedians for years, with his TV show Little Britain catapulting him into stardom in 2003. Since then, he’s starred in numerous films and TV shows, including four seasons of Britain’s Got Talent from 2012-2015.

Walliams said in an interview with The Telegraph: “I think we have done all we can do with it now and I think it is time for me to move on and do other things.” He continued: “I will miss working with these wonderful people but I am really looking forward to doing new things next year.”

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