David Williams allegedly got into an ‘argument’ with a first class passenger who tried to film him.
The 51-year-old comedian was reportedly spotted at the Emirates First Class VIP bar by fan Jamie Macdonald, who was on a trip to Dubai.
But David didn’t seem impressed when Jamie tried to film a sly video of him, with the fan claiming he got into an ‘argument’ with the star.
Unimpressed: David Williams allegedly got into ‘argument’ with airline first class passenger who tried to film him
In footage shared on TikTok last month, David could be seen giving Jamie a very stony look as he secretly filmed the Little Britain actor.
In the text printed on the video, Jamie claims: “I just had a fight with David Williams in the first class lounge over this video.”
He went on to claim he was ‘uncomfortable’ sitting on the Emirates plane in the plush first class pod right next to David, sharing a video apparently on the star’s leg.
In another caption, Jamie claimed David had ‘reported’ on him, adding: ‘I don’t know if I can fly Emirates again. What a bean.
Spotted: The 51-year-old comedian was spotted in the VIP Emirates First Class bar by fan Jamie Macdonald, who was on a trip to Dubai
Commenting on the alleged incident, a source told The Sun that David was trying to keep a “low profile” and made it clear he was “not happy” about being photographed.
The source said: “David was hoping to keep a low profile during his trip, but when you’re one of the biggest stars on TV, that’s no mean feat.
“He was spotted in the lounge but didn’t make a scene, although he made it clear he wasn’t happy.
“During the flight, the guy tried to sneak in another photo and David had had enough. He told a member of staff and Emirates decided to intervene.
Not happy: Commenting on the alleged incident, a source told The Sun that David had been trying to keep a ‘low profile’ and made it clear he was ‘not happy’ about being photographed
MailOnline has contacted representatives for David and Emirates for comment.
It comes after David seemingly reunited with former co-star Matt Lucas for a mystery writing project.
David and comedian Matt, 48, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a photo of them both huddled around their laptops.
Matt kept it casual in a red sweater, while David cut a relaxed figure in a black hoodie as they looked hard at work on their computers.
Reunited: This comes after David seemingly reunited with former colleague Matt Lucas for a mystery writing project
Along with the photo, Matt teased that he might be working with David again, simply captioning the post: “Writing.”
The comedy duo have worked together for years on series including Come Fly With Me, Little Britain and its spin-off films.
But their relationship soured during a feud that lasted from 2011 until around 2018, during which time they were not seen in public together.
In his 2018 autobiography, Matt revealed how tensions boiled over between the pair in 2005 during their Little Britain Live tour, leading to a spectacular fight backstage.
Sketches: The comedy duo have worked together for years on series including Come Fly With Me, Little Britain and its separate films and reunited this year for a Red Nose Day sketch
However, the pair have reconciled in recent years and reunited on screen for a Red Nose Day sketch earlier this year, and now it looks like they’re working together again.
It comes after Matt revealed he had quit his role as host of The Great British Bake Off after three series earlier this week.
He has hosted the Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding since 2020, but has now stepped down from the role, citing his heavy workload as the reason.
On social media, he wrote: “Goodbye baking! It was a great experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way to spend my summer.
Quit: It comes after Matt announced he was stepping down as host of The Great British Bake Off after three series, citing his hard work as the reason for the exit
“But it became clear to me that I couldn’t present Fantasy Football League and Bake Off at the same time along with all my other projects.
“So, after three series and 51 episodes, I’m happily passing the baguette on to someone else.
“I would like to extend my warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and to Noelipops, Paul, Dame Prue, the team and of course the lovely bakers for welcoming me into the marquee.
“I wish whoever takes over the best and can’t wait to jump into the next series without knowing who won!”
Matt joined the show in series 11, replacing fellow comedian Sandy Toksvig, who left the program after three seasons.
‘Goodbye’: On social media, he wrote: ‘Goodbye baking! It was a great experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way to spend my summer
Elsewhere, it was recently reported that David has quit Britain’s Got Talent ahead of its 2023 series.
His future on BGT remains in doubt after he described an elderly contestant as a “c***” and made lewd sexual remarks about a woman who was also competing on the show.
The comments, made in January 2020 during the London Palladium auditions, were picked up by the programme’s microphones and revealed last month.
They have left both production company Thames and broadcaster ITV uncertain about his return for the 2023 series.
During the audition, an older performer picked on the judges in which he made fun of David. After the audition, the pensioner left, at which point David called him a “f***” three times.
On another occasion, after an audition contestant on the same show walked off stage, he remarked: “She’s like that slightly boring girl you meet in the pub and thinks you want to bang them but you don’t… It’s the last thing on your mind, but she’s like, “Yeah, I bet you do!”‘
David, who along with fellow judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon have been in talks to return for series ten, is “under the microscope” with some senior officials saying he should be sacked immediately.
Quitting: He has hosted the Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding since 2020 but has now stepped down from the role, citing his heavy workload as the reason
Amanda and Simon intervened in the scandal surrounding David after offensive remarks he made about Britain’s Got Talent contestants were leaked.
Despite the backlash, Amanda publicly supported her co-star this week when she proudly declared herself ‘Team David’.
Speaking about the future of Britain’s Got Talent, Amanda told Good Morning Britain: “I’d like to see the judges look like they used to. I think we’re a great team, we’re a family.
Asked directly if she was ‘Team David’, she replied: ‘Of course I’m Team David.
Future in doubt: Elsewhere, it was recently reported that David has quit Britain’s Got Talent ahead of its 2023 series.
Simon, 63, was less forthcoming when asked about his fellow judge in an interview with The Daily Star.
Asked about David’s behaviour, Simon replied: ‘Can we not go there? If you do not mind.
Asked if David would be on the 2023 BGT panel, he cryptically replied: “Ask me in a few weeks.”
He also insisted that the judges are not the key to the show’s success, reflecting: “I think for me that’s the most important thing – and I had that conversation the other day. It’s always about talent.
“If you don’t have great talent, you don’t have a show,” he said. “That’s all I care about.”
Britain’s Got Talent’s remaining judge, Alesha Dixon, has yet to comment on the news.
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