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David Walliams mercilessly mocked his friend Simon Cowell's near-fatal e-bike accident during Friday's Britain's Got Talent Christmas special.

The comedian, 49, didn't hold back when it came to including Simon's terrifying ordeal in his sketch, while appearing on stage dressed as a snowman.

Simon, 61, who broke his back after falling off the electric bike in August, was forced to pull out of the semi-final episodes and festive edition this year. 

Ouch! David Walliams mercilessly mocked his friend Simon Cowell's near-fatal e-bike accident during Friday's Britain's Got Talent Christmas special

Simon has also been unable to travel to the UK due to the strict coronavirus travel regulations as he focuses on recovering stateside.

However David made light of the accident during Saturday's episode, as he arrived on stage to the tune of Walking In The Air carrying a Simon Cowell puppet.  

He said: 'Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, welcome to what is sure to be the highlight of the year. It's not hard, I know. David Walliams ' Comedy Extravaganza!'

Taking aim: The comedian, 49, didn't hold back when it came to including Simon's terrifying ordeal in his sketch, while appearing on stage dressed as a snowman

Comedy act: Simon, 61, who broke his back after falling off the electric bike in August, was forced to pull out of the semi-final episodes and festive edition this year

Turning to the doll, he placed it on a bike at the side of the stage and mockingly told it: 'Now, little Simon, be careful on that electric bike of yours.

'There you go, off you go Simon.' 

As the bike and puppet drove out of sight, the judges laughed and a crash sound was heard and David joked: 'Oo, not again!'  

Festive special: Simon has also been unable to travel to the UK due to the strict coronavirus travel regulations as he focuses on recovering stateside

Elsewhere on the show, Diversity returned to perform on the show, after their BLM-inspired dance sparked 24,500 complaints.

The dance group were joined by judge Ashley Banjo, Diversity Juniors (DVJ) and former winner George Sampson to put on a heart-warming festive routine for viewers.

Of their routine, Ashley explained: 'We want to tell the story of Christmas magic, and why this time of the year everyone should be coming together.'

BGT Christmas special: Diversity returned to perform a heart-warming festive routine on Friday after their controversial BLM-inspired dance sparked 24,500 complaints

Perri Kiely said of bringing the two groups together with George: 'We're going to put it in a Christmassy cauldron, put it together and see what comes out.'

The moving dance saw a member of DVJ take centre stage as she played a child alone at Christmas, who was then joined by the junior troupe and George.

Diversity then came on stage with her and after showing off their sensational moves Ashley appeared to dance alongside them.

Ending on a sweet message, the dance saw the group put on a light show which then showed the message 'reach out this Christmas'.

Controversy: Diversity's performance on the most recent series of Britain's Got Talent received 24,500 Ofcom complaints, making it the most complained about TV moment of the year

Great performance: Diversity were joined by judge Ashley Banjo, Diversity Juniors (DVJ) and former winner George Sampson to put on a heart-warming festive routine for viewers

Poignant: Ending on a sweet message, the dance saw the group put on a light show which then showed the message 'reach out this Christmas'

Amanda Holden was delighted by the performance, as she gushed: 'Honestly there's just so much talent on that stage, especially the young ones coming through, you choreographed this so well Ashley.'

David Walliams praised the dance as 'beautiful' and 'really heartfelt', and Alesha Dixon added: 'Number one fan over here, always a pleasure and an honour watching them perform.'

Diversity's performance on the most recent series of Britain's Got Talent received 24,500 Ofcom complaints, making it the most complained about TV moment of the year. 

ITV 'stood with Diversity' as they featured adverts in national newspapers in support of the controversial dance while Ofcom announced they will not investigate the complaints any further. 

Routine: Diversity's performance saw group leader Ashley have a white man's knee leaning on his neck, in reference to the death of black man George Floyd earlier this year

Support: ITV 'stood with Diversity' as they featured adverts in national newspapers in support of the controversial dance while Ofcom announced they will not investigate the complaints any further

The act saw group leader Ashley have a white man's knee leaning on his neck, in reference to the death of black man George Floyd earlier this year. 

In October, Ashley admitted he has been encouraged to ramp up his Black Lives Matter campaign following the 'hate' he received over his Diversity routine, as he said he would perform the same routine 100 times over, and 

He revealed that although the routine sparked backlash, it also started a dialogue which lasted weeks as he dubbed it the one of the 'most impactful conversation starters the country has ever seen'.

Sharing a new video about the controversy surrounding the routine, Ashley thanked his fans for their support over the past few weeks, while also admitting he will 'never forget' the hate that he has been subject to. 

Encouraging: In October, Ashley admitted he has been encouraged to ramp up his Black Lives Matter campaign following the 'hate' he received over his Diversity routine

Alongside the clip, he wrote: 'One of the most complained about moments of the decade? Yes... But also one of the most impactful conversation starters the country has ever seen. I'll take that... And I'd do it 100 times over.' 

Discussing the complaints the routine received, he said: 'I don't think we anticipated the level at which this would cause a sort of uproar.'

Ashley wasn't the only judge to perform on the programme, as Alesha Dixon sang Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas alongside piano player Tokio Myers.

After her stunning performance, she admitted: 'Oh my god, I was so nervous. I don't do ballads, I'm more of a temp kind of girl... I was very nervous performing to the other judges.'

Stunning: Ashley wasn't the only judge to perform on the programme, as Alesha Dixon sang Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas alongside piano player Tokio Myers

Incredible: After her stunning performance, she admitted: 'Oh my god, I was so nervous. I don't do ballads, I'm more of a temp kind of girl... I was very nervous

But Amanda, Ashley and David were full of praise, as the latter claimed he'd like to see her do an album with Amanda, and joked: 'You made that song a bit raunchy.'

Co-hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly laughed at what David said, with the former hitting back: 'It's Christmas day, let's leave it there.'

David didn't hold back in his savage roasting of the Britain's Got Talent judges as he transformed into The Queen for a cheeky take on her Christmas message.

The comedian delivered his own New Year's honours to his fellow judges, poking fun at everything from Amanda's revealing gowns to Alesha's music career.

Roasting! David Walliams also didn't hold back in his savage roasting of the Britain's Got Talent judges as he transformed into The Queen for a cheeky take on her Christmas message

Hilarious: The comedian delivered his own New Year's honours to his fellow judges, poking fun at everything from Amanda's revealing gowns to Alesha's music career 

While the speech sees 'The Queen' wished viewers a Happy Christmas, she also announced the judges will be given honours in the annual New Year's list.

David said: 'Now for the New Year's and my honours list, Alesha Dixon will be made CBE for her services to music... by which I mean she's retiring.'

Referencing his colleague's racy gowns which have become a fixture on the BGT panel, he continues: 'Amanda Holden will be made an OBE for her environmental work, she always ensures her dresses use a quarter of the amount of fabric.

'Ashley Banjo will be made an MBE for his charity work for the elderly and infirm in taking over from Simon Cowell.

Return: The show delighted viewers with its special that saw a number of past contestants and winners, including Calum Scott (pictured) and the MerseyGirls, put on a fantastic show.

Magical: While magicians Ben Hart (L), Richard Jones (R), and Marc Spelmann joined forces for a spellbinding performance

Enjoyable: 2012 winner Ashleigh (pictured) performed alongside her dogs Sully and Eliza with Sign Along With Us, for a rousing performance of Marah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You

'And as for Ant and Dec, they'll be named the Duke and Duchess of Newcastle, a city so close to their hearts; they've lived in London for the past 25 years.'

The show delighted viewers with its special that saw a number of past contestants and winners, including Calum Scott and the MerseyGirls, put on a fantastic show.

2012 winner Ashleigh performed alongside her dogs Sully and Eliza with Sign Along With Us, for a rousing performance of Marah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You. 

David hosted a comedy extravaganza alongside Francine Lewis, Lost Voice Guy, Steve Royle, Robert White and Daliso Chaponda, with a special appearance from Katherine and Joe.

While magicians Ben Hart, Richard Jones, and Marc Spelmann joined forces for a spellbinding performance that saw them wow the judges with tricks like baking a cake in a hat and disappearing acts. 

Vocal delight: Amanda teamed up with Collabro, to perform a rousing rendition of Home For Christmas on a stage lit up with festive adornments

Stunning: The star looked typically glamorous for her moment on the stage, stepping out in a deeply plunging ivory dress, complete with beaded detailing 

2019 winner Colin Thackery sang What A Wonderful World in a pre-recorded remote performance, which celebrated the work of key workers in 2020.

Amanda, meanwhile, teamed up with Collabro, to perform a rousing rendition of Home For Christmas on a stage lit up with festive adornments. 

The star looked typically glamorous for her moment on the stage, stepping out in a deeply plunging ivory dress, complete with beaded detailing.

Amusing: David and Ashley appeared alongside Stavros Flatley for their performance during the Christmas special, with both stripping topless to dance 

David and Ashley then appeared alongside Stavros Flatley for their performance during the Christmas special, with both stripping topless to dance. 

The 2020 series concluded in October with musical comic Jon Courtenay becoming the first ever Golden Buzzer act to win the talent show.

Jon returned to perform two tracks during the Christmas special, and he delighted audiences with his poignant look back at 2020. 

Current champion: The 2020 series concluded in October with musical comic Jon Courtenay becoming the first ever Golden Buzzer act to win the talent show