Former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, who has reportedly been “secretly” struggling with his alcohol addiction for years, has announced he will be leaving “America’s Got Talent” after four long years as a judge alongside Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan.

David said in a statement, “I am proud that I was part of making America’s Got Talent the No. 1 rated show for the past four summers. It’s been a rewarding experience and now I’m thrilled to be able to follow my dream to do my own TV show, which will be announced very shortly. I want to thank my friend, (executive producer) Simon Cowell, and everyone at NBC and Fremantle for the opportunity for four great years.”

David is pursuing his dream to final get his own show but exactly what type of show?? We have no clue!! “Deal Or No Deal” host Howie Mandel is rumored to be replacing David as a judge, but it is still not official. NBC wishes David good luck in a statement: “David’s been an integral part of the success of America’s Got Talent and we are sad to see him go. We wish him all the best with his new show.”

UPDATE: The Sun is reporting, David has been dismissed from the show due to his recent very public issues with alcohol. David wasn’t exactly fired but his contract is simply not being renewed. A source says, “David has been in the papers a lot for his drunken behavior and he doesn’t seem to want to clean up his act. He was absolutely devastated at the news. The show provided the majority of his income.”

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