Britain's Got Talent's David Walliams says show is 'celebratory' after returning

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David Walliams has said that Britain's Got Talent's return to TV is "pretty celebratory". This weekend, the 50-year-old star will be back on our screens alongside fellow judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden and hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.

The hit ITV show will return on Saturday night (April 16) at 8pm and a follow-up episode will also air on Sunday (April 17) at 7.35pm.ITV bosses were forced to cancel last year's series due to the Covid pandemic as numerous lockdowns made it impossible to progress with the show.Talking about the show's return, David said it's "pretty celebratory" as it gives artists and entertainers the platform to showcase their talent on a national scale again.David shared: "I think it's pretty celebratory because if you're a performer, you're out doing clubs and pubs and things, you might not have had an opportunity to perform for a long time."So I could see it was quite emotional for people to be back on stage."The upcoming series will undoubtedly provide tear-jerking moments, sing-alongs and incredible dance troupes.David shared that the return of live entertainment and supporting artists' who get up on stage is "really magical".The star added: "There is something really magical about going on stage and 3,000 people are all giving you a round of applause.

It's a wonderful feeling."Not everyone gets to do that. I mean, most people don't. Most of us don't, who maybe aren't performers, get to experience that."So I think it's kind of emotional and meaningful."Acts from across the UK will audition at the London Palladium, all competing for the chance to perform at this year's Royal Variety Performance and win a hefty £250,000 in prize money.In a new and exciting twist, the.