The presenter has shut down speculation that she could take over from current Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, after stepping in to cover on Heart FM while she jetted off on holiday
Davina McCall has ruled out replacing Amanda Holden on Britain’s Got Talent following reports of a shake-up for the ITV talent show.
The presenter has recently filled in for Amanda while the judge jetted off to Mallorca, with Davina taking over her 6.30-10am slot on Heart FM.
After plans to rejig BGT emerged recently, fans were left wondering if Davina could also fill Amanda’s role on the show. But Davina was quick to shut down any speculation, confirming she “couldn’t do it”.
Davina, 56, said, “Replacing Amanda on Heart is one thing, but filling a seat on BGT? That feels wrong. Amanda is on Heart daily, but BGT is massive. I couldn’t do it!”
Although Amanda’s spot on the judging panel seems to be safe, fellow judge Bruno Tonioli reportedly had to defend his role on the show, after rumours of him being axed started to circulate.
At the opening night of Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican in London, Bruno seemed relaxed as he posed for photos. Speaking to MailOnline, a source claimed Bruno said: “I’m not going anywhere. I will be back with bells on.”
It’s not the first time Bruno, 68, has been rumoured to be leaving BGT, with the show’s £100million revamp going ahead, bringing with it a change in filming dates – which has caused havoc with Bruno’s schedule, as he also judges Dancing With the Stars in the US.
An insider told The Sun : “Once it became clear auditions were starting in October, as opposed to January as per the previous 17 series, it became clear Bruno may not be able to take part.” They added: “He’s committed to the US, but the new format for BGT is non-negotiable because the show will effectively be replacing Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.”
The shake up on BGT comes as bosses have recognised they need to update the way the show runs to keep up with current viewing trends and to maximise profit – although they say ratings are “higher than ever”.
An insider told The Sun : “Having over seven million viewers makes it the most watched entertainment show after I’m A Celebrity.”
Adding: “Stretching BGT over three months could make it even more of a presence. Online is where advertisers are now pumping in their money, but to get the clips they need the show.”
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Source: New York Post
