Britain's Got Talent bosses have gone into “panic mode” after failing to replace judge David Walliams.
The Little Britain star’s place on the panel remains empty just nine days before auditions begin at the London Palladium.
Graham Norton, 59, has turned down the role, and ITV bosses have reportedly failed to get would-be replacements Bruno Tonioli, 67, and Alan Carr, 46, to sign a contract.