Simon Cowell will miss next month’s Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Blackpool while recovering from back surgery
ITV is reportedly seeking a temporary guest judge, with a male comedian understood to be in discussions for the role
Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and KSI are expected to remain on the panel
Producers may move several of the six filming days to January, allowing Cowell to return as head judge
The upcoming series is scheduled to air in spring 2027, with casting decisions being made at short notice.