Justin Lee Collins: Last News

COMEDIAN Alan Carr is to replace David Williams as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent. The stand-up, 46, will join the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon. Chatty Man star Alan has been in discussions with producers for weeks, alongside several other candidates.

Alan Carr and Justin Lee Collins both shot to fame when they starred together on Channel 4's Friday Night Project from 2005 to 2009.But, while the Chatty Man comedian’s career has gone from strength to strength, Justin was found guilty of verbally abusing his ex-girlfriend in 2012.Alan has never publicly spoken out about his former colleague and the incident.But, on Loose Women today, the TV host opened up about his thoughts on Justin’s behaviour – which he also touches on in his new book Alantomy.He said: “That wasn’t the Justin I knew.“He was a big part of my life and I had such a laugh with him.“He was obviously in a toxic relationship and he’s now sorted himself out.”Revealing why he’d never spoken about it until now, Alan added: “I