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Mamma Mia star Sara Poyzer is replaced by AI for BBC production as she calls the shock decision 'sobering' and 'grim times' for the industry


Sarah Poyzer (pictured), who has toured the world playing Donna Sheridan in the Mamma Mia musical for 11 years, has had a successful career as an actress and voiceover artist.

Ms Poyzer, who has toured the world playing Donna Sheridan in the Mamma Mia musical for 11 years, has had a successful career as an actress and voiceover artist. Posting a screenshot on her Twitter and Instagram, the email read: 'Sorry for the delay – we have had the approval from the BBC to use the AI generated voice so we won't need Sara anymore.' Posting a screenshot on her Twitter and Instagram, the email read: 'Sorry for the delay – we have had the approval from the BBC to use the AI generated voice so we won't need Sara anymore'

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