Bradley Walsh stands in for Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:32 · Archive
Bradley Walsh is temporarily replacing Simon Cowell as a judge on Britain's Got Talent while Cowell recovers from back surgery.
Bradley Walsh, the 66-year-old presenter of The Chase, is temporarily replacing Simon Cowell as a judge on Britain's Got Talent while Cowell recovers from a back operation. Walsh has been filming auditions in Blackpool alongside fellow judge Amanda Holden.
According to The Sun, Walsh has made an immediate impression on the show. During a break in filming, he entertained the audience by performing Frank Sinatra's 'That's Life', reportedly receiving a standing ovation. A source told The Sun that Walsh quickly adapted to the role, initially appearing nervous but soon looking 'like he'd been running the show for years'. The source added that he kept the audience in order, telling them off for shouting while he was talking, behaviour Amanda Holden found amusing given the BGT audience's reputation for being 'notoriously impossible to tame'.
Walsh reportedly also took charge when a comedian appeared before the judges, insisting the contestant should receive a proper introduction before beginning their routine. He sent the performer backstage and introduced them again in the style of a comedy club announcer.
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