David Walliams and Simon Cowell were once one of Britain's Got Talent's biggest ratings draws, with the pair known for their faux flirting and jovial behaviour.
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But despite having a once-playful friendship, it has now been revealed that Simon distanced himself from David four years ago, which sources said was after he feared that his fellow BGT star was 'not a good person.'
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This week, questions have been raised over Simon and David's relationship, following claims that the comedian 'abused his status' on Britain's Got Talent and engaged in 'inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities' with 'a large number' of young women and girls.
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Notoriously, David left the show in 2022 after audio emerged of him making disparaging remarks about contestants off-camera, including calling one a 'c**' and describing another female as 'like the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don't'.
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Friends of the BGT creator claim he hasn't spoken to David since he left the show, stating: 'Simon hasn't had anything to do with David for a long time now, and he won't ever again.
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He is pleased that David went from BGT and that it has now moved on without him.'
The pair's interactions on the show have since gone viral, with fans looking back at their communication with fresh eyes, and noting several eyebrow-raising exchanges.
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Now, the Daily Mail reveals the moments when David 'crossed the line', while filming scenes with Simon.
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David Walliams ' most disturbing BGT moments with Simon Cowell where he 'crossed the line' and left the show's creator feeling 'VERY uncomfortable' - as axed judge is accused of sexual misconduct (David and Simon pictured in 2014)
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During a 2018 interview with the Daily Mail, Simon referred to David as a 'psychopathic child'
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Simon called David a 'psychopathic child'
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During a 2018 interview with the Daily Mail, Simon referred to David as a 'psychopathic child'.
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The interviewer asked: 'What makes you come back series after series?'
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Simon replied: 'The crazies.
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I like the crazy acts.
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'Ah, you know what, this is a fun show to do when you've done something like X Factor, which is like doing a marathon; you come on a show like this, and it's fun, great atmosphere.
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'And you've got your best mates there on the judging panel with you,' the interviewer added before Simon clarified: 'They're not my best mates.
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But I like them.'
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The interviewer asked: 'Has there been any tension so far?
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Simon replied: 'David is my dealing with some psychopathic child.
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But that's what makes it fun, I suppose.'
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David pulled his trousers down in Simon's face
During an episode of BGT, David decided to drop his trousers in front of Simon
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During an episode of BGT, David decided to drop his trousers in front of Simon.
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It came after show host Stephen Mulhern reminded the group of last year's auditions, when David unexpectedly undid his trousers whilst the judges were dancing around.
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Not one to shy away from the embarrassing moment, David decided to recreate it, attempting to crawl seductively across the desk before repeating the move in front of Simon's face.
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As the audience squealed in horror at the scene, a morose Simon sat back with his head in his hands as Alesha Dixon screamed: 'David, no!'
Awkward affection
David kissed Simon on multiple occasions as part of their long-running comedy 'bromance' on the show
David kissed Simon on multiple occasions as part of their long-running comedy 'bromance' on the show.
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During his tenure, he frequently made playful, over-the-top romantic advances toward Simon on air and at awards ceremonies to make him squirm.
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One example is from 2018, when Simon gave his Golden Buzzer to Jack and Tim Goodacre, a father-and-son singing and guitar duo from Norwich.
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As the crowd celebrated, David walked over to Simon and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
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Simon said he was 'very uncomfortable' with David
Simon said he felt 'VERY uncomfortable' during an appearance on the Jonathan Ross Show with David
Simon and David appeared on an episode of The Jonathan Ross Show in 2012 to talk all things BGT.
As they were welcomed to the set, David sat extremely close to Simon on the sofa.
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'Move over,' Simon shouted while pointing.
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Jonathan laughed: 'It's all right.
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How are you finding all of this?
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'Very uncomfortable,' Simon replied before David started to give him a shoulder massage.
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Simon turned to David and said: 'Why did I agree to do this with David.
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Jonathan joked: 'But if you were single, yes.
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Is that what you were saying?
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'No,'' Simon snapped.
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Jonathan replied: 'You chose David, so you only have yourself to blame.'
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Simon agreed: 'I know there are moments in my life which I regret, and this may be one of them.'
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David asked his wife if he could call her 'Simon' when they got into bed
Simon was not impressed when David joked that he asked his wife to be called Simon in bed
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…and 23 more, not listed.
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