TV icon 'replaced' by divisive star in huge Britain's Got Talent switch-up

Britain's Got Talent has been a staple to our TV screens since 2007, with hundreds of unique acts trying to win a spot at the Royal Variety Performance. The ITV talent show is now in its 17th series and continues to remain a firm favourite with TV viewers.

Initially, the show launched with Simon, Amanda and journalist Piers Morgan making up the panel. However, a totally different celebrity was actually lined up to be a BGT judge - but was replaced at the last minute. Claudia Rosencratz, who commissioned BGT while working at ITV, confirmed the alternative casting in an interview. Speaking to Metro, she previously said: "And I had Fern Britton on the panel, the original pilot we did. She laughs so much, and she's a great laugher. And when Fern laughs she literally just cries and I like that, it made me laugh."

The switch up was also previously confirmed by late comedian Paul O'Grady, who was originally lined up to be the host of BGT. He previously told how the show was to be called Paul O'Grady's Got Talent, but following a dispute with ITV, he quit and Ant and Dec were announced as the new presenters.

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