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David Walliams Reaches Settlement with Britain's Got Talent Producers Over Privacy Case

Fremantle Apologizes for Leak of Private Remarks, Promises Review of Production Practices

Overview

  • David Walliams, former judge on Britain's Got Talent, has reached an 'amicable resolution' with the show's producer, Fremantle, over a privacy case.
  • Walliams had sued Fremantle for misuse of private information and breaching data laws after his private remarks about contestants were leaked.
  • The comedian left the show in 2022 after the comments he made during filming breaks were published.
  • Fremantle has apologized and expressed regret over the distress caused to Walliams, stating they have reviewed their production practices to fully respect the expectations of their talent.
  • Walliams claimed the leak caused him psychiatric harm and financial loss, including the withdrawal of a £1m offer for him to return to the show and cancellation of TV appearances and stage adaptations of his books.