Graham Norton is said to have ‘turned down the opportunity to appear on UK’s Got Talent as a judge’, according to a new report on Saturday.
The talk show host, 59, is said to be in talks to star in the popular ITV show alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon after judge David Walliams quit.
According to The Sun, the producers thought Graham would be a “great addition” but the “project just wasn’t right” for him.
Not for him: Graham Norton, 59, is said to have ‘turned down the opportunity to star on UK’s Got Talent as a judge’, according to a new report on Saturday
A source told the publication: ‘Bosses have their hearts set on Graham. He’s very popular with viewers and would be a great addition.
‘Money wasn’t an issue, but after thinking a bit, Graham realized that’s not the project he wants to work on right now.
It comes after Britain’s Got Talent is reportedly going to a new location for the first time in three years on the upcoming series to hold auditions aimed at ‘unlocking’ a new pool of talent.
Oh no: The talk show host, is said to be in talks to star on the hit ITV show alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon after David Walliams (pictured) left the show
In a change to the normal format, it has been announced that Simon, Amanda and Alesha will be heading to the north of England after filming at the London Palladium for the final two series.
They are also expected to feature a new judge to replace David, 51, after he allegedly left the show after insulting comments were leaked to the contestants.
The show’s organizers are said to be hoping to see new artists who couldn’t afford to travel south for previous auditions, amid claims by viewers that they too are fed up with the show’s previous auditions. ‘recycled’ performer from the Got Talent franchise.
For the first time, the public can also name people they feel are deserving and have what it takes to impress the judges and viewers at home.
No deal: ‘Money wasn’t an issue, but after thinking a little, Graham realized it wasn’t a project he wanted to work on right now,’ a source said.
An insider told The Sun: ‘Maybe auditioning in Manchester also effectively unlocks the North – such as some actions not being able to afford the trip for an entire army or staging. chant. All are gearing up for a really great new series, now all of the pandemic restrictions have been lifted as well.’
Panelist David is said to have left the ITV show ahead of the 2023 series, weeks after he was forced to apologize for describing an older contestant as ‘c***’ and making sexually vulgar remarks made towards a female participant.
The comments, made in January 2020 during an audition at the London Palladium, were captured into the show’s microphone and revealed last month.
They left both production company Thames and broadcaster ITV uncertain about his return for the 2023 series.
Shock: David is said to have left the ITV show ahead of the 2023 series, weeks after he was forced to apologize for describing an older contestant as ‘c***’ (pictured on the show last year) 2020)
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