ITV confirm 2021 series of Britain's Got Talent has been CANCELLED
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic
Last updated 29th Jan 2021
Bad news for fans of ITV entertainment show Britain's Got Talent, as ITV have now confirmed Simon Cowell's show will be scrapped for 2021 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Although filming for the 2020 series was stopped to a halt following the audition stages last year, bosses were able to socially-distance film the live shows, which featured a virtual audience.
However, in a statement released today, ITV said, "Despite everyone at ITV, Thames and Syco doing their best to make it happen, and with our absolute priority of safeguarding the well-being and health of every person involved in the programme from judges, hosts and contestants to all of the crew and audience, the decision has been made to – unfortunately – move the record and broadcast of the 15th series of Britain’s Got Talent to 2022.
"BGT is known for its diversity of talent with big dance groups, wonderful choirs and lavish orchestras at its heart, and it has become clear that not only is it not possible to film auditions with these types of acts in a secure way but also that they are not able to adequately rehearse and prepare safely.
"Safety has to come first and, as a result, the recording of the show can’t currently go ahead as planned."
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After bosses made the decision to postpone the auditions, which usually take place in January and February, it was hoped they could resume in the summer, but now the show has been postponed further.
Earlier this month bosses confirmed filming for the 2021 series of Britain's Got Talent, featuring judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and stand-in judge Ashley Banjo, had been postponed.
In a statement released on the 7th January, an ITV spokesperson said, “The filming for the 15th series of Britain's Got Talent has been postponed from its proposed record dates in late January.
"With the announcement of the latest Government health guidelines and with our priority of safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved in our programmes we, together with the production teams at Thames and Syco, have taken the decision to move the record and broadcast of the forthcoming series.”
Last year's episodes of Britain's Got Talent are available on the ITV Hub.
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