'Grease' judge unhappy with co-stars

Grease Is The Word judge David Ian wanted to quit the show after clashing with co-star David Gest.

The theatre producer admitted that he is unhappy with the behaviour of Gest and former pop star Sinitta and does not know why they were chosen to join the reality show's judging panel.

"At times I find David extremely irritating," Ian told the Sunday Mirror. "Once during filming I just got up and walked out. I'd had enough. If I didn't have such an important role in the whole thing I wouldn't have returned.

"I've been exasperated with all the judges for not concentrating as much as they should. I audition people every day. I'm struggling to work out why David and Sinitta are there. He is one of the most 'different' people I've ever met. He's nice enough, but has some very strange, mad moments.

"I just hope he starts to concentrate more, or the toys might be coming out of the pram. As for Sinitta, if she put as much effort into finding stars as she does with her wardrobe then we'll be OK."

The ITV1 show follows the judges as they try to find a couple to play Danny and Sandy in a West End production of Grease. The winners will be chosen by the public in June.