Martyn Crofts had been missing since Monday

A body has been discovered in the hunt for a comedian who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent.

Martyn Crofts, who appeared on the ITV talent competition in 2012, had been missing since Monday.

And police last night found a body a Whinny Gill reservoir near his home in Skipton, North Yorkshire. 

While formal identification has not yet been completed, the family of the 55-year-old has been informed and is being supported by officers.
North Yorkshire Police said: ‘We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and provided information to assist our enquiries. At this stage, there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.'

In his memorable routine on Britain’s Got Talent, the comic  put a saucepan on his head and sang King Of The Road in a Dalek’s voice:

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Published: 18 Dec 2024