Alan Carr is reportedly set to join 'Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream'.
Alan Carr has a new job lined up
The 46-year-old comedian - who had been linked to 'Britain's Got Talent' before it was revealed Bruno Tonioli was replacing David Walliams on the panel - will instead appear as a judge on another ITV talent show.
An insider told The Sun newspaper's TVBiz column: "Alan felt fed up that he missed out on the 'BGT' judging role to Bruno Tonioli, but getting the Abba show would go a long way towards compensating him.
"And he'd be the perfect fit because, like the Swedish singing legends, he is huge fun, brilliantly camp and loved by millions.
"It just remains to be seen if Alan and ITV can hammer out a deal because he is very in demand at the moment."
Alan has been signed up by the BBC to present upcoming Saturday night quiz show 'Picture Slam'.
'Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream' is set to air on ITV1 later this year with hopefuls competing to land the roles of Sophie and Sky in a new West End production of the hit musical.
They will be mentored by industry stars with a famous judging panel weighing in each week, with the show matching the production by being filmed on a Greek island.
Two winners will emerge from the grand finale, which is set to be broadcast from a London theatre.
Judy Craymer, the show’s creator and the global producer, said: "'Mamma Mia!' has always been a show that has encouraged young actors and given opportunities to those making their stage debuts.
"Just as our current Sophie and Sky in London (Meg Hateley and Miles Henderson) are making their West End debuts - so it feels the perfect fit for a TV show that will seek out new talent for musical theatre."
It will form part of the lead up to a quarter of a century of the musical running in London.
Judy said: "In the lead-up to the celebrations for the stage musical’s 25th birthday in 2024, we're really looking forward to working with Thames and ITV on this show and involving our well-loved musical as much as possible in the programme."
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