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Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams may have one of the strongest bromances in showbiz already.

But it looks like he’ll be snubbing boss Simon Cowell as he cosies up to fellow funnyman Jason Manford.

Word reaches me that the Little Britain star, who was recently knocked back by Cowell when he asked for a pay rise, is filming a pilot for a new comedy panel show.

He and much-loved stand-up Jason are to head up rival teams of celebs as they compete to find out who knows the most about a very special studio guest.

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Sounds a bit like Keith Lemon’s Through the Keyhole to me. Its working title is Is This Your Life? hosted by Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox.

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As long as it’s better than her other show – BBC2’s tiresome weekday offering Too Much Telly – I can’t see that ITV wouldn’t want to commission it.

A TV insider said: “ Walliams is TV gold and Jason is a master at these kind of panel shows. He’s well-versed at doing 8 Out of 10 Cats and Odd One In.

“The two of them together are an absolute genius pairing. Jason won’t stand for Walliams mincing about. He’ll put him in his place.

“Sara Cox is also a veteran presenter.

“It’s not supposed to take itself seriously – it’s light entertainment and ITV has high hopes for it.”

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Let’s just hope Cowell gets invited on as a celeb panellist.

We wouldn’t want him to feel left out…