Michael McIntyre Quits Britain's Got Talent

It has been confirmed that British comedian Michael McIntyre will not return to the judging panel of UK talent show Britain's Got Talent for its 2012 run. McIntyre was a judge in this year's season for the auditions and live shows, but will instead host a new live tour next year, thus stopping him from being part of the new series. An iTV spokeseman said of his departure: "We wish him all the best and look forward to working with him again." Fellow judge Simon Cowell remarked that it was "amazing working with Michael", stating he "[doesn't] need to wish him luck with the tour because it's already gigantic!" Britain's Got Talent returns next Spring, and Michael's tour will open later in 2012.
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