David Gest had to flee from the UK to Ireland last night after his Visa ran out. His move has worried Grease Is The Word bosses who need him back in the country for the live show on Saturday night.

A show insider told the Sun: “It was pretty late in the day when we heard about it so you can imagine our surprise.”

“He’s supposed to be live on ITV judging the Grease wannabes on Saturday. It’s a very David Gest thing to do but we are a bit miffed.”

David has assured ITV that he is simply attending the Westlife concert and will get his passport stamped, allowing his return to the UK tomorrow.