David Walliams’ expected departure from Britain’s Got Talent has sparked a frantic search for a suitable replacement.
Show bosses are said to favour a male comedian because Walliams’ constant banter with head judge Simon Cowell was a huge part of the appeal.
Alan Carr, who is best pals with panellist Amanda Holden, is a frontrunner, along with comedian Mo Gilligan, Top Gear's Paddy McGuinness and chat show show Jonathan Ross.
