David Hasselhoff in 80s smash hit show Knight Rider.
David Hasselhoff in 80s smash hit show Knight Rider.
David Hasselhoff has quit America's Got Talent.
The former Baywatch actor, who was hospitalised a number of times in 2009, claimed to be working on an as-yet-unknown TV show.
The 57-year-old actor said: "I am proud that I was part of making America's Got Talent the number one rated showfor 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."
Hasselhoff leaves a gap on the judging panel of the reality TV show alongside Brits Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan. No names have yet been suggested as a replacement.
A statement from the programme's broadcasters, NBC, said: "David's been an integral part of America's Got Talent and we are sad to see him go."
In October, it was suggested that the actor was signing up for a new TV programme with US TV network A + E.
Hasselhoff's daughter Hayley wrote on her twitter blog: "The Hasselhoffs signed the deal with A + E... Get ready for it."
