Photo by ITV\/REX\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe comedian was reportedly recorded making derogatory remarks and sexually explicit comments about contestants auditioning for the show at the London Palladium in January 2020.<\/p>\n
According to a leaked transcript seen by The Guardian, it is suggested the 51-year-old referred to an older performer as a \u201cc***\u201d three times when he was out of earshot, following an unsuccessful audition.<\/p>\n
During his audition, the contestant had reportedly engaged in light-hearted banter with the judges and made a jibe about David.<\/p>\n
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The transcript also suggested further sexually explicit comments were made by the comedian after a female contestant had walked off the stage.<\/p>\n
Back in November, David apologised for his \u201cdisrespectful comments\u201d in a statement which read: \u201cI would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain\u2019s Got Talent in 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThese were private conversations and \u2013 like most conversations with friends \u2013 were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
David reportedly made \u00a31.5million-a-year for his role as a judge on the popular show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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