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Ant and Dec have paid a sweet tribute to a former Britain’s Got Talent star after his sad death.
The TV duo said they were “so sorry” to hear David J. Watson had passed away aged 62.
He was a well known magician who appeared on the show a record 12 times.
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He had first appeared on the hit ITV talent show in 2008 as an impressionist with his versions of politicians Tony Blair, William Hague and David Blunkett.
He returned two years later as a magician and appeared on every series since, including in 2020.
Ant and Dec wrote : “So sorry to hear this.
“We looked forward to seeing David every year and enjoy what he would create for us.
“All of us at #BGT will miss him. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.”
The official Britain’s Got Talent account shared the news on Twitter.
The message read: “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of David J. Watson.
“David was a much-loved part of BGT, bringing fun and heart to the show year after year.
“We send our condolences to all his friends and family.”
Amanda Holden, a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, also shared a tribute on Instagram.
She wrote: “So sad to hear that David Watson has passed away. He was always up for a laugh and such a good sport on BGT. We will miss him.”
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