In news that will surprise absolutely no one: David Hasselhoff was ousted from his post as a judge on the NBC summer talent search America’s Got Talent due to his addiction to alcohol, a new report claims. The actor, best known for his roles on Baywatch and Knight Rider, sat on the panel alongside Sharon Osbourne, and UK television personality Piers Morgan for four years before abruptly announcing his decision to pursue “his own TV show” in a statment issued Wednesday.
Show sources said there has been concern from some advertisers over David’s image, especially given his behavior in recent months. Last Halloween, Hoff was hospitalized after falling ill in his Hollywood was after a wild bender. Just weeks early, he was allegedly taken out of a back entrance at Simon Cowell’s 50th birthday party in London after he got too drunk and started swearing at fellow guests.
“This has built up for some time,” a production insider spilled to The Daily Mail on Friday. “David has been in the papers a lot for his drunken behavior and he doesn’t seem to want to clean up his act. He was absolutely devastated at the news. The show provided the majority of his income.”
Hasselhoff is expected to be replaced by Deal Or No Deal host Howie Mandel.