Iconic ITV show to make a comeback for 46th year along with divisive host
ITV blooper show, It'll Be Alright on the Night is set to make a comeback to TV screens later this year with brand new episodes. The 46-year-old show, fronted by David Walliams in recent years, was last on TV screens with new episodes last Christmas.
As reported by TV Zone, it is thought that Walliams, who controversially quit Britain's Got Talent in 2022, will return to front the new episodes. The comedian left the ITV talent show last year after it was revealed that he made a string of offensive comments about two contestants – which he apologised for.
Launched in September 1977, It'll Be Alright on the Night was originally presented by Denis Norden until 2006, followed by Griff Rhys Jones. The series was originally studio-based and filmed in front of an audience.
Walliams has fronted the blooper show since 2018The last episode to feature on ITVX was episode two of series 36 which featured Bradley Walsh, Gardeners' World, Kim Kardashian and Bruno Tonioli. It originally aired on December 24 last year. Coincidentally, Tonioli was David Walliams' replacement on the Britain's Got Talent panel, making his debut earlier this year and causing brilliant chaos by swearing live on TV and pressing the Golden Buzzer at the wrong times.
Walliams, who was on the show for 10 years, was replaced after apologising for the derogatory comments made about members of the public appearing on the show. During one intimate conversation, which was captured on a leaked recording, David described a contestant as a "c**t", before claiming another contestant would think the judge wanted to "f**k her".
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There is no suggestion that David's fellow judges including Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell were aware of the comments, nor is there a suggestion that hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly were also aware.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Thames TV, the production company behind Britain's Got Talent told The Mirror at the time: "Although relating to a private conversation almost three years ago, the language used was inappropriate. Even though it was private, those involved have been spoken to and reminded of their responsibilities and the show's expectations as to future professional conduct."
Following the foul-mouthed comments emerging, the comedian who is best known for sketch shows as well as being a best-selling children's author said: "I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain's Got Talent in 2020. These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry."
Earlier this week the former Little Britain writer and star celebrated his 52nd birthday with a star-studded bash at London'sThe River Café. It was attended by Sir Michael Caine, Friends star David Schwimmer, his former BGT co-stars Amanda Holden, 52, Alesha Dixon, 44 and Ant McPartlin, 47 and Rob Brydon, amongst others. You can read more on his lavish birthday bash, here.
You can catch up with past episodes of It'll Be Alright on the Night on ITVX
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