David Walliams criticizes Simon Cowell amid ongoing feud

David Walliams has publicly expressed his disdain for Simon Cowell during a recent appearance at Advertising Week Europe, highlighting their deteriorating relationship since Walliams left Britain's Got Talent in 2022. Walliams joked about winning the Best TV Judge award four times, emphasizing that Cowell, who has never won the award, focuses solely on judging. Their feud has intensified, with sources indicating they are no longer on speaking terms, and Walliams has pointedly criticized Cowell's judging style, even referencing him when creating characters for his children's books. The comedian's departure from the talent show followed the revelation of derogatory comments he made about contestants, which he later apologized for. Despite the tension, Walliams described his time on Britain's Got Talent as enjoyable, although he acknowledged the fallout from the scandal affected his reputation in the industry. As Walliams continues to pursue varied projects, including a new podcast with his comedy partner Matt Lucas, the rift with Cowell appears to remain a prominent topic of discussion.