Bradley Walsh Confirmed as Replacement for Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent Comedian and TV presenter Bradley Walsh is set to take over as judge on Britain's Got Talent as Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery. The new series is scheduled to air in Spring 2027. Comedian and TV presenter Bradley Walsh has been confirmed as the replacement for Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, who is currently recovering from back surgery. Walsh, 66, was filmed in the first day of live auditions in Blackpool and appeared to be settling in well to the role. He praised his fellow judges, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and rapper KSI, calling them 'lovely to work with.British Talent Show Series Moves Production Dates' The new series of Britain's Got Talent is set to air in Spring 2027, with Fremantle reportedly planning to move around half of the six filming days from Blackpool's Winter Gardens to January so that Simon, 67, can still contribute as head judge. This follows news of Simon's back surgery, which took place in LA earlier this month after he withdrew from America's Got Talent filming.He underwent extensive surgery in 2020, including having a metal rod inserted in his back to stabilise it, after breaking his back in an electric bike accident. Simon revealed in an interview last year that his surgeon had feared he might never walk again following the accident, but Simon says he is now fitter than he was before the crash.He has overhauled his lifestyle in the years since and claims the accident was a major 'wake-up call' about his 'crazy' lifestyle and the importance of prioritising his health.