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David Gest has reportedly left the UK because his visa has expired.

According to The Sun, David fled to Ireland earlier this week after his work permit ran out.

The news has sent ITV chiefs into a spin, as the star could miss out on tomorrow's live taping of Grease Is The Word, for which David is a judge.

A source told the paper: "It was pretty late in the day when we heard about it so you can imagine our surprise.

"It's a very David Gest thing to do, but we are a bit miffed because it's his responsibility to sort this out."

If David doesn't get his visa sorted, he could be deported back to the States.

However, he told The Sun last night that he was getting his passport stamped in Dublin and will return to Britain today.