Britain's Got Talent: Simon Cowell, David Walliams AND Ant and Dec are a NO SHOW at launch
ANT AND DEC, Simon Cowell and David Walliams were notable absences from today's big launch for Britain's Got Talent.
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It was left to Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon to face the crowds that had turned up to celebrate the new series, which kicks off on Saturday.
Presenting duo Ant and Dec, both 41, are believed to be taking a much-needed holiday in between their ITV shows.
A source told The Sun Online: “They need a break as they go straight from filming the jungle to Saturday Night Takeaway.”
However, it is unknown where judges David, 45, and Simon, 57, were, although it is thought the Little Britain star is also abroad.
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He posted a picture of himself with a snowboard under his arm on Twitter earlier this week.
Music mogul Simon was a no-show last year as well as he filmed the final series of American Idol.
Britain's Got More Talent host Stephen Mulhern also failed to turn up, having tweeted two days ago that he was "jet-lagged".
Original judge Amanda, 46, led the glamour in a floor-length white gown, which boasted an intricate stripe motif.
Meanwhile, Alesha, 38, rocked an edgy look wearing a form-fitting pencil skirt combined with a black crop top.
Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Britain's Got Talent for comment.
Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV on Saturday at 8pm.