David Walliams starts legal case against Britain’s Got Talent production company

The 52-year-old, who had appeared as a judge on the ITV talent programme since 2012, did not return for the show’s latest series earlier this year.

David Walliams did not return for Britain’s Got Talent earlier this year (Steve Parsons/PA)

David Walliams is suing the production company behind Britain’s Got Talent at the High Court.

The case, which has been lodged against FremantleMedia under the comedian’s real name, David Edward Williams, is listed as dealing with data protection.