The Britain’s Got Talent live shows face being undergoing a huge shake-up, according to reports.
ITV sources have claimed Simon Cowell is holding conversations about possibly postponing the live finals of the ITV show, amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Auditions from the show, which features Simon as a BGT judge alongside Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon, have already been filmed.
However, there is uncertainty about the live shows, considering the isolation recommendations by the government.
On Saturday night, an insider said: “We wouldn’t be behaving in a responsible way if we weren’t having conversations about whether or not we should go ahead.
The Britain’s Got Talent live shows could be postponed (Image: ITV)
“The safety of everyone involved in the show – including the audiences – is Simon’s paramount concern and if it isn’t safe the live finals will be postponed.”
Another source added to The Sun: “Simon has made it very clear that the BGT audience, production team and contestants’ safety is paramount.
“Obviously, the channel and show production team are in complete agreement. Everyone will continue to monitor the situation and government advice, but ultimately Simon and everyone involved in the show will do the most responsible thing – which could mean pushing back the live shows.”
Simon Cowell is holding conversations about what will happen with the latest series (Image: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)
“No definitive decision has been made right now but it’s certain if social isolation is still continuing in mid-May, the live shows will automatically be postponed to a later date.”
BGT was due to begin airing in April, however insider say nothing is “completely set in stone” now.
They added: “Whatever the eventual schedule, when the series does air, everyone hopes it will bring some much needed happiness to everyone at home during these worrying and unprecedented times.”
Daily Star Online has contacted a representative of ITV for comment.
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