'Britain's Got Talent' return date confirmed

ITV has confirmed that Britain's Got Talent will return to ITV1 on Saturday, April 16.

The date of the fifth series launch of the reality talent show was revealed today on the official Twitter feed of the broadcaster's press centre.

Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff have been added to the panel of this year's show, following the departure of Piers Morgan and absence of Simon Cowell from the earlier phases.

They join Amanda Holden, who has retained her place on the programme.

Hosts Ant and Dec have claimed that the audition phases have been "a lot fresher and much more exciting" without Morgan and Cowell.

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that a new online round had been added to the contest, with producers picking 20 acts from a shortlist of 50 to go through to the live shows. (from DS)