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David Hasselhoff is in line to replace Piers Morgan as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, it has been reported.

The former Baywatch actor left the equivalent position on America's Got Talent earlier this year - although it was alleged that Hasselhoff was dropped due to his well-publicised battle with alcohol.

Simon Cowell is now believed to have offered the 58-year-old a £500,000 deal to judge the next series of the ITV talent contest in place of Morgan, who has stepped down to concentrate on his new CNN anchor role.

A source told The Sun: "David was delighted to receive the call as he really enjoyed his time onAmerica's Got Talent. He is popular in the UK and loves the country, so for him it is a dream opportunity.

"You might say it's ironic Simon asked David to replace him after he was dropped in America. But they are great pals and David is really looking forward to the auditions." 

A show spokesperson confirmed that they were in negotiations with Hasselhoff but denied that a deal was already done. They said: "We are talking to David Hasselhoff. Nothing has been finalised."

Other stars rumoured to be in the running for a place on the judging panel include Patsy Kensit,David Walliams and Paul O'Grady.