Sharon called variety shows like AGT ‘very dated’ (Picture: Talk TV/ PiersMorganUncensored/ Shutterstock)
Sharon Osbourne has slammed talent shows as ‘very dated’, as she discussed rumours of Alan Carr replacing David Walliams on Britain’s Got Talent.
It has yet to be confirmed who will be joining Simon Cowell on the judging panel, with Strictly Come Dancing star Bruno Tonioli’s name also thrown into the mix.
Sharon, 70, has previously judged on The X Factor between 2004 and 2007, returning for regular stints over the years, and on America’s Got Talent between 2007 and 2012.
However, she’s now labelled variety shows like Britain’s Got Talent as ‘dated’.
Chatting on The Talk on Thursday, Sharon explained: ‘But I think it’s kind of like a variety show, and you can only go so long before you’ve trawled everything.
‘These type of shows I think are very dated.’
She went on to add: ‘It’s over trawled here, so they bring talent from around the world – like they do in America. They’ll bring all Europeans over, just like they stood in line to rehearse when it’s set up before.’
Sharon judged The X Factor between 2004 and 2007 (Picture: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock)
It has not yet been confirmed whether David Walliams will return as a Britain’s Got Talent judge (Picture: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock)
Sharon continued by saying that contestants should know to expect scathing criticisms.
She said: ‘I always used to say that after one or two seasons, if you’ve been watching that show and you go in and audition you know what you’re going to get.
‘So don’t act surprised or hurt because you’ve seen everybody else go to the slaughter.’
Alan Carr is rumoured to be replacing David Walliams (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Former Strictly star Bruno Tonioli’s name has also been thrown into the mix (Picture: ABC via Getty Images)
Discussing the rumours surrounding Alan joining the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel, the TalkTV host added: ‘I love Alan Carr, he’s a great guy, he will really add the to the show and so many people will tune in to watch him, he’s a lovely guy.’
Earlier today it was reported: ‘Alan is joining the line-up, it just has to be him he’s brilliant.’
‘The deal is being finalised, but it’s details now – and he’s totally up for it too. It’s the perfect hiring all round,’ the source added to The Sun.
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Since then, an insider has added to the publication: ‘Signing up Bruno would be seen as a huge coup for Simon as he was always seen as a favourite on Strictly with his ostentatious style.
‘Bringing some of that hilarious magic across to BGT would help fill the big shoes left behind by comic David.’
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Sharon judged The X Factor alongside Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh.
