The maker of Britain’s Got Talent has mentioned it hopes to resolve a dispute with former choose David Walliams “amicably” however is ready to “robustly defend” itself if crucial.

Walliams has launched a multi-million pound authorized declare in opposition to manufacturing firm Freemantle.

According to the Sun on Sunday, the comic and creator is suing for as much as £10m in misplaced earnings and damages.

The paper mentioned Walliams’ information safety case alleges his microphone was saved on and recording all through filming, together with throughout breaks.

It claims hundreds of hours of recordings had been collected and transcribed, together with of delicate and personal conversations.

They included “private information… recorded without his consent or knowledge”, the newspaper mentioned.

Walliams is alleged to have suffered suicidal ideas following his exit from the present after leaks of him making “disrespectful comments” about contestants had been revealed.

Responding to the studies, a Fremantle spokesperson mentioned: “We had a long and productive relationship with David and so are surprised and saddened by this legal action.

“For our half, we stay out there and open to dialogue to resolve this matter amicably.

“However, in the interim, we will examine the various allegations and are prepared to robustly defend ourselves if necessary.”

Walliams, 52, left Britain’s Got Talent after his disparaging remarks about contestants had been leaked in 2022 and a transcript appeared within the media.

He later launched an announcement apologising for the “disrespectful comments” and saying they had been personal conversations that had been by no means meant to be shared.

Walliams was changed by former Strictly Come Dancing choose Bruno Tonioli, who joined Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon on the judging panel.