Katie Waissel has spoken out against David Walliams after a recording of a BGT judge calling an older contestant an “asshole” and using inappropriate language in front of the camera towards another contestant. The Guardian published voice notes from the 2020 show’s recording on November 10, 2022. Walliams is heard three times in the recording calling the older player “c***” after allegedly joking about a BGT judge. He also mentioned another competitor:
“She believes you’ll sleep with her, but you don’t.”
As the story spread, the former X-Factor judge announced on Twitter that she intends to bring the BGT judge’s words to a hearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Committee on the same day. 14, 2022. She also requested the suspension of David Walliams and that Talkback Thames and Syco, the production company behind Britain’s Got Talent, are urgently investigating the breach.
Katie Waissel calls for David Walliams to be suspended over BGT audio controversy https://t.co/3OkIi8Q6dM
– News Simon Cowell (@SimonPopCowell) November 14, 2022
She told MailOnline she will not stop campaigning until the law is amended, adding:
“As a mother who has experienced sexual abuse and harassment in the entertainment industry, I cannot and will not stop until the law is amended to reflect adequate protection and protection for victims. unfortunately disguised by showbiz.'”
The controversy was exacerbated by David Walliams’ questionable skit.
Katie Waissel, who came in seventh on the seventh season of The X-Factor in 2020, told MailOnline she is determined to “completely and ultimately put an end to the ongoing abuse and lack of concern for the contestants.” or vulnerable and ignorant contestants.” The 36-year-old is an outspoken advocate for improving working conditions and reality TV contestants. She founded the OWHL Foundation, which stands for “Oversight of Welfare, Human Rights and Freedoms for All in Creative Work,” and is currently studying law.
Several questionable sketches by David Walliams have surfaced as he continues to face backlash on social media, including one in which he was spotted pulling a male spectator’s pants on. stage. Former X-Factor judge shared the video and expressed grief and grief for the victims, including many young people.
David Walliams plays Des Kay, a child artist who challenges the men in a crowd to hide hot dogs. Crowd members were then kissed on the lips before their pants were pulled down, embarrassing them on stage and trying to hide. The film is part of a BBC documentary that follows David Walliams and his former colleague Matt Lucas as they tour Australia with their show Little Britain.
When asked about the sketch of the document, the comedian said:
“It didn’t start; it grows when I thirst for laughter.”
David Walliams’ apology to The Guardian is said to be flawed.
After the offensive comments emerged, David Walliams released a statement to The Guardian, saying that he wanted to apologize to those to whom he made offensive comments during the break from filming Find British talent for 2020. He continued:
“Those are private conversations that, like most with friends, are never shared. I’m sorry though.”
The apology did not alleviate the outrage as netizens saw it as fake and weak. A spokesman for Simon Cowell and Syco Entertainment said they were not aware of the alleged dialogue until contacted by The Guardian, adding:
“Britain’s Got Talent is a family show and the use of such words will not be tolerated.”
ITV, the network that broadcasts the show, released the following statement:
“We do not condone the language described in these complaints and have spoken to the producers of British Talent Search.”
David Walliams joined the show’s jury in 2012. Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden were among the other panelists.
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