Britain's Got Talent - Heartbreaking Tragic Life Of David Walliams From "BGT"

do you think you could take my weight yes it's a later day it can't lift him from his hilarious Antics on stage to his incredible success as a children's writer David walliams has captured the hearts of millions the main question I get is is Simon gay I actually drove Simon here today he's giving me minimum wage to be his driver but what happened after his time on Britain's Got Talent before we answer that question we must first turn the clock in order to understand the man which is David walliams join us as we unravel the mystery exploring the highs the lows and the unexpected twists and turns that have shaped his life and career early life in 1971 right in the bustling streets of Wimbledon London Our Story begins it was on August 20th that a future comedic Legend came into this world at St Teresa's maternity hospital this little bundle of joy was named David Edward Williams and he wasn't alone in this journey called life Little David had a wonderful support system right by his side his father Peter who worked as a London transport engineer and his mother Kathleen who was a lab technician were always there for him and let's not forget about his sister Julie who completed their lovely little family picture David's early years were spent in the Charming town of B anstead Sur more specifically in the norc residential area although the specifics of his childhood are a bit hazy one thing is clear David was anything but ordinary he had a natural flare for creativity a mischievous glimmer in his eyes and a sense of humor that was simply undeniable David's formative years were greatly influenced by his education he first attended Collingwood boys school in Wallington and then continued his studies at Ry grammar school it was during this time that fate stepped in a fellow classmate named Robert sheerman who would later become a renowned writer himself shared the same classroom as David perhaps Robert caught glimpses of David's comedic potential even back then as David's thirst for knowledge and love for performing grew he found himself at the esteemed University of Bristol where he got his Bachelor of Arts degree specifically in drama amidst the academic challenge he stumbled upon a hidden talent theater it was at this point that he joined the prestigious Footlights a renowned breeding ground for comedic Brilliance through his involvement with Footlights David honed his craft and further developed his comedic skills he also joined College Equity but it would turn out that there was already a member with the name David Williams so he made the clever decision to go with David walliams instead a small change but an important one to set himself apart and make his Mark in the world of entertainment but Bristol had much more to offer than just the world of books and plays it was in the midst of a national youth theater performance in the year 1990 that Destiny truly cast its benevolent gaze upon David it was during this fateful event that he crossed paths with a kindred soul a talented fellow comedian named Matt Lucas little did they realize at that moment but this unexpected encounter would ignite a partnership that would go on to redefine the landscape of British comedy for many years to come together they had us howling with laughter from the absolutely hilarious Shenanigans of Little Britain to the humorous sketches of Come Fly with Me David WAMS and Matt Lucas truly became a dynamic comedy duo that swept across Britain like a tempest but let's take a step back and explore where this incredible journey all began what sparked the flame of their enduring friendship and ignited that creative spark that Shone so brightly Matt Lucas the National Youth Theater is a vibrant and bustling theater filled with young aspiring performers each eager to Showcase their talents amongst them two individuals stood out a fresh-faced David walliams and a lively Matt Lucas both full of youthful energy and an undeniable stroke of comedic genius believe it or not it was during their teenage years that these two comedy icons first crossed paths the National Youth Theater provided the perfect stage for them to unleash their comedic prowess and they did not disappoint their performances were nothing short of extraordinary leaving audiences in stitches and craving more as fate would have it David and Matt crossed paths in the most unlikely manner it was as if the universe knew that these two were destined to create comedy Magic together David and Matt like two peas in a pod instantly hit it off their shared love for the Absurd their infectious energy and their unrivaled talent for making people laugh laid the foundation for something truly extraordinary it's said that at their first meeting Matt did a remarkable impression of the late and disgraced TV presenter Jimmy savl meanwhile David channeled The Cheeky charm and wit of the legendary comedian Frankie Howard but here's where the story takes an unexpected twist despite the undeniable chemistry between them their paths wouldn't cross again for an entire year this notwithstanding the gears of Fate had already been set in motion and although David was making Headway his journey to comedic stardom had only just begun the 1990s saw them honing their craft it was during this era that they embarked on a series of exciting Ventures that would pave the way for their speedy rise to fame Landing minor roles in some Unforgettable comedy sketches from the humorous Ingenuity of the club to the spot-on impersonations in rock profile these two comedic Geniuses showcased their versatility and knack for delivering rib cracking performances they even took a cheeky jab at British aristocracy in the comic spoof documentary sir Bernard stately homes and let's not forget their memorable appearance in the cult classic mash and peas this offbeat gem left audiences cackling cementing their status as comedy Legends in the UK it was clear that David and Matt had a knack for creating Unforgettable moments that would be etched in the annals of Comedy history in a stroke of Brilliance they even made a cameo in the Pet Shop Boys music video for I'm with stupid although David and Matt had gained recognition in the world of TV comedy their real Turning Point would come until 2003 the world was about to be introduced to their Masterpiece Little Britain first we have the one and only Vicki Pard a whirlwind of chaos and Mischief with her distinctive accent and Larger than Life personality she became an instant sensation capturing the hearts of audiences everywhere from her outrageous Antics to her hilarious catchphrases Vicky Pard left an indelible mark on comed history but that was just the tip of the iceberg who can forget the bickering Duo Lou and Andy their constant banter and misunderstandings had us laughing till we cried Lou's exasperation and Andy's childlike innocence created a dynamic that was equal parts hilarious and endearing and then there's the flamboyant dafid who proudly proclaimed himself The Only Gay in the village with his extravagant outfits and Larger than Life personality he brought colorful and vibrant energy to the show daff's Antics and unique perspective on life never failed to put a smile on our faces Little Britain took the World by storm running for an impressive six years on the BBC captivating audiences with its irreverent humor and biting social commentary but its reach didn't stop there the show crossed borders and conquered the US finding a new home on HBO little Britain's success was so immense that it even spawned a wildly successful livestage show Series in 2006 Little Britain live allowing fans to experience the hilarity up close and personal and let's not forget about the American spin-off Little Britain USA David walliams and Matt Lucas the comedic masterminds behind the show parody their success with This brilliant adaptation they brought their unique brand of humor across the Atlantic introducing American audiences to a whole new new cast of Unforgettable characters after their successful run with Little Britain the dynamic duo brought us another gem called come fly with me this hilarious Airline themed six-part series took to the airwaves on BBC 1 capturing the hearts of viewers everywhere in fact the first episode became the third most watched program on Christmas Day 2010 and was crowned the year's most watched comedy since then David wall and Matt Lucas have taken different paths in their careers they haven't collaborated or made joint public appearances since early 2011 however they did make separate Cameo appearances in Michael winterbottom's film The Look of Love released in 2013 Little Britain made a grand comeback on BBC Radio 4 on October 31st 2019 they treated fans to a special episode called little brexit it was a one-off Extravaganza that had fans buzzing with excitement the hilarious Duo brought back their iconic characters and delivered another dose of comedic Brilliance in in 2005 radio times gave them the ultimate title the most powerful people in TV comedy they ruled the comedy scene with their wit and charm leaving everyone calling for a Repeat Performance and proving that they were at the top of their game David's career had already seen some amazing accomplishments especially with the incredible run of Little Britain but that was only just the beginning David was about to embark on a whole new adventure a new chapter in his journey that would take him to even greater Heights writing career in an exciting new chapter in his career David took his incredible storytelling skills and brought them into the world of children's literature in the beginning of 2008 he made to deal with Harper Collins to release not just one but two children's books this deal would serve as a building block Paving the way for his career as a bestseller in the world of children's books November 1st 2008 was a day that would forever be imprinted in the memory of walliams's fans it was the day when he released his very first novel The Boy in the dress this captivating story revolves around the life of a young boy named Dennis who faced the challenge of self-discovery and acceptance but that's not all on Christmas Day in 2014 fans were in for an extra special treat they got to experience the magic of the boy in the dress on the big screen as the film adaptation graced households worldwide spreading joy laughter and a whole lot of holiday cheer David didn't stop there in November 2009 he unveiled his next literary Masterpiece Mr Stink This Heart heartwarming tale of friendship tells the story of a 12-year-old girl who finds a and helps look after him keeping him a secret from her family capturing hearts with its enchanting narrative Mr Stink was honored with the prestigious children's award in the people's book prize in 2010 following its success among readers it was given a 60-minute film adaptation that aired on BBC 1 in December 2012 October 2010 saw the release of yet another delightful story from walliams billionaire boy this Whimsical story is a perfect blend of humor and heart inviting readers to step into the extravagant world of Joe Spud a 12-year-old who happens to be the richest kid in the entire country and this time David had an extra special surprise for the fans in the pages of this book he actually included a billion pound note within the pages of the book giving lucky readers the opportunity to enter a competition to win a billionaire for a day experience in London fast forward to October 2011 and David brings us Gangster Granny a book that proves you're never too old for adventure this hilarious tale of mischief and Mayhem left readers in stitches with its hilarious Antics and it didn't just tickle funny bones it also won the prestigious Red House children's award solidifying its status as a mustre but it didn't end there gangsta granny made its way onto the small screen with a 70-minute film adaptation that premiered on BBC 1 in December 2013 September 2012 brought us another story from Williams with ratburger the story follows the Misadventures of a young girl named Zoe whose life is just one big misery thanks to her evil stepmother ratburger was also made into a one-of-a-kind drama for Sky one following the release of ratburger David released his sixth book book demon dentist in September 2013 we're taken into the world of a young boy named Alfie with no family except his dad who finds himself in a world turned upside down when a mysterious new dentist comes to town enchanting young readers everywhere it won the top honor in the younger readers category at the 2015 redh house children's book awards on September 25th 2014 walliams took readers on a journey back in time with awful an set in the 1930s the story introduces readers to Stella a young girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when her auntie moves into her house with her owl Wagner but one thing makes awful Auntie Stand Out Among walliams's written works it's the first and currently only book of his that doesn't feature Raj the news agent as it is set in the 1930s long before Raj was born David followed this up with Grandpa PA's Great Escape in September 2015 we follow a young boy named Jack on a mission to rescue his beloved Grandpa who unfortunately suffers from Alzheimer's disease but here's the kicker grandpa is trapped in a care home run by an evil matron Grandpa's Great Escape wasn't just a book it made its way onto our TV screens adapted for BBC 1 walliams himself along with the talented Kevin Cecil penned the script for this adaptation and to top it all off they got the incredible Tom courtne who brought Grandpa to life with his Stellar performance now here's something exciting while Grandpa's Great Escape is set in the 1980s it brings back a familiar face with the return of Raj the news agent in November 2016 we were introduced to the midnight gang a book that whisked us away into the magical world of Lord F hospital it's all about a group of kids who embarked on thrilling Adventures at the stroke of midnight but the adventure didn't stop there in November 2017 walliams wowed us with bad dad a story that had us on the edge of our seats it's about a father-son Duo who team up for the ultimate Heist next indulged us with the chilly excitement of the ice monster which hit the shelves in November 2018 this icy tale takes us back to Victorian London and introduces us to a young girl named Elsa and a woolly mammoth named Trixie fast forward to 2020 and we have codame bananas a book set in World War II era Britain it's a gripping tale filled with spies secrets and bravery in September 2022 walliams released space boy and on April 5th 2023 walliams gifted us with Robo doog this thrilling story follows the Journey of robod doog the newest recruit at the police dog school as he fights against evil criminals to save his City David has shown us that not only is he a master of fulllength novels but he's also a wizard when it comes to short stories with his amazing collections first up we have the world's worst children this collection is a riot of hilariously naughty characters who will have you rolling on the floor with laughter from grubby Gertrude to Nigel nit booy each story is a burst of Mischief that'll leave you wheezing taking readers on a wild ride into the world of Education with the world's worst teachers WAMS introduces the most outrageous and eccentric teachers you could ever imagine from Miss bloat the science teacher with a peculiar Obsession to Mr fobe the PE teacher who's afraid of everything and let's not forget about five beastly boys and five gruesome girls these collections are filled with funny tales that showcase W's comedic and literary genius in bite-sized portions you'll meet mischievous boys boys and girls who will make you laugh cringe and maybe even sympathize a little from heartwarming stories about embracing individuality to hilarious Adventures filled with wacky characters David walliams has created a world of books that children and adults can get lost in and while David had experienced commercial success as a writer keeping readers hooked with unique Adventures to capture imaginations and leave them wanting more he was far from done with comedy and TV how far did his love for comedy and TV take him Got Talent franchise in 2012 David walliams already a household name for his comedic genius and children's books joined the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent alongside Amanda hen Alicia Dixon and the infamous Simon Cowell bringing more than just his infectious energy to the show David became an instant hit with fans because of his wit and charm he also genuinely connected with the contestants and that made fans love him even more remember adorable Ashley and her talented dog pudsy David a dog lover himself was their biggest cheerleader he also championed acts like young magician Aiden mccan his impact was undeniable David even won the national television Award for best judge in 2015 2018 and 2019 in 2022 it seemed his Got Talent career was reaching New Heights he was announced as a judge on Australia's Got Talent reuniting with Alicia Dixon David's career was flourishing but soon enough controversy came knocking posing a serious threat to His Image Legacy and time as a judge on Britain's Got Talent in 2022 The Guardian newspaper published transcripts from a 2020 audition where David allegedly made derogatory and explicit comments about contestants during breaks in filming the first case involved an elderly contestant who engaged in some light-hearted banter with the judges during which he made a joke at walliams expense according to the transcripts after an unsuccessful audition WAMS would refer to him as a c asterisk NT once he was off stage and out of earshot his comments being picked up by the same microphones used by the judges when they were sitting at their desk in the center of the auditorium the second incident involved a female contestant in the transcript it stated that shortly after she walked off the stage after auditioning walliams remarked she's like the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to F asterisk see cake them but you don't after much backlash from fans WAMS accepted responsibility for his actions and issued a public apology saying I would like to apologize to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain's Got Talent in 2020 these were private conversations and like most conversations with friends were never intended to be shared nevertheless I am sorry according to a spokesperson from Tim's TV the production company behind Britain's Got Talent they acknowledged that walliams's comments were meant to be private but they still found his choice of words to be inappropriate making sure to remind him of the show's expectations for future professional conduct in the leaked transcripts from the three episodes reviewed by the guardian walliams was the only one to make derogatory comments about contestants there are no indications that Simon Cowell or any of the other judges made offensive remarks about contestants after the controversy surrounding his remarks toward contestants in the leaked transcripts David decided to leave the show with former judge of Strictly Come Dancing Bruno tonoli stepping in to fill his shoes and WAMS did walk away quietly after legal disputes with his Britain's Got Talent bosses over the leaked remarks he was given an apology along with compensation David's career Journey may have taken an unexpected turn but beyond the comedy in the game shows what was going on behind the scenes in his personal life personal life we all know David WAMS the comedian and children's author but behind the jokes and literary genius there's a deeper side to him man who has seen his fair share of heartbreak in 2007 David suffered a devastating loss when his father passed away from an aggressive form of liver cancer fast forward a few years and things seemed to be getting interesting for David as the goddess of love herself had seemingly cast her Gaze on him in 2009 he made headlines after he began dating 18-year-old model Lauren Bud David is said to have approached Lauren's manager to set up the date while their relationship got lot of attention it was nipped in the bud later in that same year at a Chelsea football match David met Dutch model Lara Stone and the pair later bonded over a shared sense of humor before they would eventually begin dating things moved quickly for David and Sarah and before they knew it it was January 2010 and they were engaged a few months later they tied the knot in a lavish ceremony that cost 80,000 at the clares hotel in central London sealing their commitment to each other in a wedding that was graced by British entertainment royalty like Sir Elton John Russell Brand and Steven fry but this was only the beginning of a new part of their Journey as a couple on May 6th 2013 their family expanded with the birth of their son Alfred it was a true fairy tale love story but sadly they didn't get a happy ending as things took an unexpected turn in March of 2015 the couple made the decision to have a trial separation and their divorce was finalized on September 9th of that year the details about the reason behind their separation remain unclear but Reports say that David cited unreasonable behavior on Lara's part the exact details have however been kept private it's no secret that David was left heartbroken after the divorce but Lara on the other hand appears to have moved on and found love again in 2018 she met David grieson on the dating app Tinder and in 2021 they exchanged their wedding vows in an interview with radio Times magazine David hinted at being pansexual but he expressed his dislike for labels amidst all the ongoing drama in his marriage and love life David walliams had some personal battles of his own going on he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder sharing his diagnosis with the world David reminded people that there was more to him than just his hilarious Antics and children's books other work now David was more than a hilarious TV presence he was also a mesmerizing performer on stage in August 2008 he made his stage debut at the gate theater in Dublin alongside Michael gamban in Harold Pinter's No Man's Land The Sensational production was such a Smash Hit that it moved from Dublin and took the West End of London by storm in the same year but David's theatrical Ventures didn't end in no man's land in 2013 he took on the unforgettable role of bottom in a summer Midnight's dream at the Noel coward theater he shared the stage with the incredibly talented Sheridan Smith who was cast as Titania together they breathed life into Shakespeare's Masterpiece in a performance that left the audience wowed bringing the magic of theater to new heights fans of British comedy were giv been a one-time experience when David collaborated with British comedy royalty the legendary Monty Python crew on stage at the O2 Arena in London the spotlight shown on David when he joined them as a special guest on Monty Python live mostly in their blackmail sketch Beyond being an excellent performer David is a masterful Storyteller with a knack for weaving enchanting and imaginative stories and this creativity went Beyond his children's books he teamed up with renowned filmmaker Edgar Wright to work on an animated movie for DreamWorks called Shadows however the movie never saw the light of day due to a change in staff at DreamWorks taking his humor to the most unexpected Place David in collaboration with comic relief starred in the British Airways safety video mixing comedy and education he injected his wit into dispensing important information his most notable appearance being in the video with the life jacket instructions inspired by his love for children's books David walliams extended his reach beyond the world of writing and Performing and dove into the world of podcasts with David walliams Marvelous Musical podcast the show was a fusion of his love for storytelling and classical music in each episode David attempted to introduce young people to classical music in a way that was both entertaining and captivating the was an absolute crowd pleaser with its popularity spreading far and wide leading to its winning a prestigious Gold Award David Williams has no doubt made his Mark in the world of comedy and literature cementing his spot as an icon in both worlds but what has become of him since he left Britain's Got Talent after Britain's Got Talent it's common knowledge that David made a decision to step down from the position of judge on the show back in 2022 following a bit of controversy surrounding comments he made about contestants in leaked transcripts since then he has kept a rather low profile without any new film or TV appearances but he hasn't completely disappeared he stayed somewhat active on social media and he recently posted a picture of himself and his son with the latter dressed as Roba dog the titular character from David's book of the same name there have also been rumors that David is single in searching he has allegedly joined the celebrity dating app Rya swiping left and right hoping to find love his profile reportedly has pictures of him and his two Border Terriers Ernie and Bert now while David may not have been up to much in the world of entertainment he has no reason to worry about finances and Bank balances as he has an estimated net worth of $25 million something interesting to note is that during his time as a judge on Britain's Got Talent David was earned an astonishing 1.8 million pounds per season this information became public knowledge after co-hosts and judges Amanda Holden and Alicia Dixon discovered that they were getting significantly less pay for equal amounts of work each being paid £700,000 and £450,000 respectively they demanded equal pay and Simon Cowell a fellow judge and the show's producer agreed to their demands so while David walliams may not be gracing our screens like he once did he seems to be doing just fine he's spending time with his son and if the rumors are true he might even be looking for love now a question for you viewers would you like to see David WAMS back on your screens let us know in the comments thanks for watching see you next time

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Length: 29min 47sec (1787 seconds)

Published: Wed Apr 24 2024