Britain’s Got Talent: Explosive Feuds Behind the Scenes

Alan Carr's Snub

Comedian Alan Carr revealed he was snubbed by Britain's Got Talent after talks to join the show fell through earlier this year. Carr claims that no one informed him that he had lost out on the job, and when he saw Simon Cowell at a party, he was simply told, "Alan, that's showbusiness."

£10m Lawsuit

Last week, it was reported that former judge David Walliams is suing the creators of Britain's Got Talent for £10 million. He claims that his private conversations were recorded, transcribed, and leaked, leading to offensive remarks about auditionees being made public. Walliams is seeking damages for data breaches, loss of earnings, and emotional distress.

Wage Protest

When ex-Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli was hired to join the BGT panel, it sparked a wage row. Both Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon were reportedly furious that the newcomer would be paid the same amount as them, considering their years of experience on the show. The contract negotiations were said to be intense, with the two stars refusing to sign until the issue was resolved.

'Mini Vendetta'

Comedian Michael McIntyre joined BGT in 2011 but was let go after just one season. In his autobiography, he admitted feeling rejected and upset, adding that being fired by Simon Cowell was a blow to his ego. McIntyre used these "mini-vendettas" to keep his motivation high and eventually developed a show that would rival Simon's in the ratings.

Ageism Row

Former America's Got Talent judge Sharon Osbourne has had a long-standing feud with Simon Cowell. She claimed that she was axed from The X Factor in 2017 because Cowell thought she was "too old." The feud has seen both parties trade insults, but Simon has stated that there is "no bad blood" between them.

Tension

Viewers noticed what appeared to be mounting tension between new judge Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon. Some eagle-eyed fans spotted photos of Dixon looking unimpressed when Tonioli was speaking. Although Alesha admitted it felt strange working with the former Strictly judge at first, she later praised his energy and performance on the show.

Simon 'Taught a Lesson'

Amanda Holden suggested that she had to teach Simon Cowell not to pit female stars against each other. This came after rumors of a feud between Holden and Alesha Dixon, which Amanda hinted had been encouraged by Cowell. She emphasized the importance of showcasing positive relationships between women on the show.

'Treachery' Row

In 2020, former BGT judge Piers Morgan claimed that David Walliams was the reason he refused to fill in for Simon Cowell while he was recovering from a broken back. Piers accused Walliams of being duplicitous and treacherous, claiming that he says one thing to your face and another behind your back. The feud escalated when David's comments about contestants were leaked.

Source: The Celeb Report