All four Britain’s Got Talent judges will reportedly be joined on stage by past winners of the talent show for this year’s Christmas special.
Dancer Ashley Banjo, singer Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and comedian David Walliams are all reportedly performing in the festive show for the first time in the series’ 14-year history.
And past Britain’s Got Talent winners will be performing alongside all of the judges as part of the much-anticipated ITV wintery spectacular, according to The Sun.
Taking to the stage: All four Britain’s Got Talent judges will reportedly be joined on stage by past winners of the talent show for this year’s Christmas Special
Amanda, 49, will reportedly sing alongside musical theatre group and 2014 winners Collabro, consisting of Michael Auger, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas Redgrave.
Pianist and 2017 winner Tokio Myers has also been pegged to return for the festive show to perform Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas alongside judge Alesha, 42.
It has been said that funnyman David, 49, will be joined by six of Britain’s Got Talent’s former comedians, including fan-favourite Lee Ridley, known by his stage name Lost Voice Guy.
And Ashley, 32, will not only be joined by his dance troupe Diversity, who won the contest in 2009, but also street dancer George Sampson, who won the series at age 14 the year earlier.
Covid: Filming for the Christmas special was among many shows that saw filming postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic but has now reportedly been restarted by bosses
Returning: Amanda, 49, will sing alongside musical theatre group and 2014 winners Collabro, consisting of Michael Auger, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas Redgrave
It will be Diversity’s first TV appearance since their Black Lives Matter routine in September, which sparked a staggering 24,500 complaints that Ofcom later revealed they would not be investigating.
Speaking about the festive plans, a source told The Sun: ‘The judges wanted to get up and do their bit in the Christmas special to put a smile on viewers’ faces.
‘They will all perform but not alone, it’s not until you see some of the acts getting up with them that you are reminded of the quality of some of the past winners.’
MailOnline have contacted Britain’s Got Talent’s representatives for comment.
It comes after it was previously revealed that all four judges would perform in the Christmas spectacular for the first time in the show’s 14-year history.
Comedy: Funnyman David, 49, will be joined by six of Britain’s Got Talent’s former comedians, including fan-favourite Lee Ridley, known by his stage name Lost Voice Guy
Back for more: Tokio Myers, 2017 winner, is also reportedly set to take to the stage with Alesha Dixon
The talent show’s judges have taken to the stage in previous series, with Alesha and Amanda having both showcased their new music during the live shows in the past.
But in the hit programme’s lengthy history, the four judges have never all performed before – with Simon Cowell only taking to the stage if dragged up by contestants.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s been a chaotic year and show bosses wanted to treat audiences to something extra-special.
‘It has never been done before and with Simon still recovering from his back injuries, it’s the perfect opportunity to get the judges singing, dancing and telling jokes for their suppers.
‘Luckily, there won’t be anyone behind the panel to feed back on their performances.’
Dance: Ashley, 32, will not only be joined by dance troupe Diversity, who won in 2009, but also street dancer George Sampson, who won the series at age 14 the year earlier
Black Lives Matter: It will be Diversity’s first TV appearance since their Black Lives Matter routine in September, which sparked a staggering 24,500 complaints
The Britain’s Got Talent Christmas spectacular was among many shows that saw its filming postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But bosses are now reportedly set to continue with the Christmas show, claiming it falls under the work exemption for Covid-19 safety rules.
Britain’s Got Talent 2020 series concluded in October with musical comic Jon Courtenay becoming the first ever Golden Buzzer act to win the talent show.
Jon beat runners up Sign Along With Us and Steve Royale to the win, saying afterwards: ‘Just amazing, I can’t believe it. Listen, thank you. You don’t know how much this means.
Winner! Britain’s Got Talent 2020 series concluded in October with musical comic Jon Courtenay becoming the first ever Golden Buzzer act to win the talent show
‘You have changed my life, my family’s life. My mum, I can’t imagine how you’re coping right now. I hope you’re still alive!’
Jon not only bagged himself a slot at the coveted Royal Variety Performance but was also awarded a whopping £250,000 for winning the hit ITV show.
The hit series was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the spring, when it usually broadcasts auditions and the live finals prior to the summer.
But despite the delays, ITV made sure the patient contestants were able to return to complete the talent show in the autumn.
The audience was replaced with a virtual audience, allowing the arena atmosphere to be prominent in line with the strict COVID-19 rules that continue to be in place.