The producers of the Got Talent franchise say the reality TV talent contest is a winner in its own right.
Syco Entertainment and Fremantle Media announced on Monday that Guinness World Records has deemed the series the most successful reality TV format worldwide.
The format, launched as Britain's Got Talent has been adapted for broadcast in 58 countries, the producers said.
The latest versions to air include those in Iceland and Brazil.
Alistair Richards, president of Guinness World Records, said in a statement that Got Talent was the new record holder.
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It displaced Strictly Come Dancing, another British format sold to more than three dozen countries.
The Got Talent format was created by music and reality TV entrepreneur Simon Cowell.
He said he is proud that the talent contest is a "home-grown British show".
