David Walliams has revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic has made people feel different about auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent.

David has claimed that previously acts who were “a bit snobby” about appearing on, Britain’s Got Talent have now auditioned for the show following COVID lockdowns.

The comic and author, talent show’s judging panel along with Simon, Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

David said that, the pandemic had been so tough on performers that many who used to look down on BGT, now thought “we need this”.

Difficulties in filming during pandemic were compounded due to the fact acts would usually travel from across the UK and elsewhere in the world to take part.

David said: “I think it’s pretty celebratory, because if you’re a performer, you’re out doing clubs, and pubs and things, you might not have had an opportunity to perform for a long time.

“So I could see it was quite emotional for people to be back on stage.

“Obviously people are emotional to go on stage in the Palladium, because it’s the home of entertainment in the UK, the likes of Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra , Liza Minnelli have all been on that stage.”

He added: “There is something really magical about going on stage and 3,000 people are all giving a round of applause. It’s a wonderful feeling.

“Not everyone gets to do that. I mean, most people don’t. Most of us don’t, who maybe aren’t performers, get to experience that. So I think it’s kind of emotional and meaningful.

“I also think some people who might have been a bit snobby about doing the show have come on this year because they felt like, ‘Well, the last year or so has been so tough, we need this. We would relish this opportunity to have this exposure, and have the chance of being at the Royal Variety Show’.”

Fellow judge Amanda also admitted to becoming a bit tearful while filming and said their return to the show was “phenomenal”.