Piers Morgan was reportedly chosen to judge Britain's Got Talent because of his 'unpredictable' behaviour and 'tabloid views'.
The 55-year-old journalist, who is now a presenter on ITV's Good Morning Britain, was chosen to front the original talent show in 2005 before the show made it to UK television in 2007.The judging panel went on to change throughout the years and even welcomed a stint from US legend David Hasselhoff.However, long before the show emerged onto our screens, the producers faced a tough challenge trying to find the perfect fit for the judges.
Speaking to Metro, BGT commissioner Claudia Rosencrantz has revealed that Piers' spot was affirmed after starring in a pilot episode - that never aired. "I did the pilot of it and in.
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