David Walliams is on the verge of leaving the UK talent scout and Oti Mabuse has been proposed as the next judge.

David Walliams’ status as one of the UK’s most popular family artists could be jeopardized by his future judge. Britain has talent up in the air after he admitted to making derogatory comments about candidates.

Comedian and best-selling author for children, Will Sunleaves his role in the series for £1.5 million after ten years as a judge.

Walliams recently apologized for “disrespectful comments” directed at the members during breaks from filming the hit show.

Producers will line up Be sure to come dance Professional Oti Mabuse as a replacement for Walliams.

Since the jury audition won’t start until two months later, no one is currently signed to the show.

A spokesperson for the ITV show said a final decision on the 2023 jury has yet to be made.

“Jury for Britain is looking for talent 2023 will be communicated in due course,” the agency’s source said. “Whether David will be on the show next year is currently in the stars.”

Walliams, 51, apologized after a tape surfaced saying he had made derogatory comments and sexual remarks about contestants who auditioned for the London Palladium show in January 2020.

According to a leaked transcript, Walliams was suspected of calling the older actor “shit” three times when he was out of earshot after a bad audition.

The transcript also revealed that more sexually explicit comments were made after the contestant left the stage.

Walliams served on the show’s original jury, along with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alyosha Dixon.

The controversy threatens to undermine Walliam’s position as a family TV star who made several appearances before Christmas.

He canceled a scheduled performance on Saturday night. The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV The reasons for his departure are not reported.

Walliams plays alongside Sheridan Smith Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!a film adaptation of his popular 2021 novel that will be the highlight of the BBC’s Christmas special for children.

Last month, Walliams recorded reviews for a BGT spin-off titled Ultimate Magician and he’s back to star in the Skye holiday anthology series. Gradually.

Walliams, who became famous on the BBC sketch show. Little Britainamassed a fortune of £17 million through TV appearances and his hugely popular children’s books, including Boy in a dress as well as slimewhich has sold over 37 million copies worldwide.

Friends say Walliams is a complex character behind the front lines of show business. He admitted that he had “self-destructive thoughts” when he was a guest on Radio 4. desert islandsay, “I can’t be alone.”

His marriage to Dutch model Lara Stone lasted five years, and Walliams dated several glamor models before and after the affair.

Former BGT judge Piers Morgan, with whom he has a long-standing feud, said the exposure of Walliams’ snide remarks was “the tip of the iceberg”.

Lawyers for Walliams and Thames TV, the production company behind him. Britain has talentclaimed that the derogatory remarks were part of a private conversation that was never meant to be broadcast.

Thames TV said in a statement: “While almost three years ago this was a private conversation, the language used was inappropriate.

“Although it was private, the members were approached and reminded of their responsibilities and the show’s expectations of future professional behavior.”

His comments were recorded by microphones used to record discussions between the judges, including Cowell, Dixon and Holden.

ITV said in a statement: “We do not condone the language in these allegations and we have spoken to the producers Britain has talent.

“The responsibility to care for all participants in all of our programs is always paramount, and we have established protocols and policies for all of our manufacturing partners.”

Walliams was contacted for comment.