David Walliams

High Court documents released last month said Walliams was accusing the company of causing him psychiatric harm and financial loss.

Walliams was replaced as a judge on the show after he apologised for making 'disrespectful comments' about contestants during breaks in filming.

The 67-year-old Italian choreographer and dancer will join the ITV talent show’s judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.