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Feb142021 by adminNo Comments

Amanda Holden ‘devastated’ at lockdown rule break

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Getty ImagesBritain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has said she is "devastated" at breaking lockdown rules by travelling to see her parents in Cornwall.She made the trip of more than 200 miles after receiving a "distressing" phone call from her father, her agent said in a statement.Travel is banned except for essential journeys under coronavirus regulations.The Sun, which first reported the story, said neighbours in Cornwall complained to police.Holden's agent said "on balance" the TV star and radio host felt the round-trip from London to Cornwall was necessary to deal with an issue at her parents' home."Amanda is aware that all families are going through difficulty during these turbulent times but received a distressing telephone call from her elderly father on Friday afternoon," the st...

Dec172020 by adminNo Comments

Famous birthdays for Dec. 17: Laurie Holden, Eugene Levy

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Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. They include: Advertisement -- American Revolutionary War soldier Deborah Sampson, who fought as a man under the alias Robert Shurtlieff, in 1760 -- English writer Ford Madox Ford in 1873 -- Ice cream businessman Burt Baskin in 1913 -- Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in 1936 (age 84) -- British singer/actor Tommy Steele in 1936 (age 84) -- Blues musician Paul Butterfield in 1942 -- Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in 1942 (age 78) -- Political commentator Chris Matthews in 1945 (age 75) -- Actor Ernie Hudson in 1945 (age 75) -- Comedian Eugene Levy in 1946 (age 74) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Bri...

Jul72019 by adminNo Comments

Simon Cowell ‘respects’ Amanda Holden for speaking out amid Phillip Schofield feud

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Simon Cowell has shown his support for fellow Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden amid her feud with Phillip Schofield.Cowell, 59, reportedly rang Amanda, 48, to say her job was safe on the show, following reports it could be at risk after she hit out at Phillip, 57.Simon said: "I respect her for standing up for herself."He added to The Sun on Sunday: "Am I on her side? She’s back on the show."I can’t make it clearer than that."Sources also claimed to the publication that Simon has given Amanda a pay rise as a further sign of support amid the row.This Morning craft queen Sophie Prescott accused Amanda of having a "me, me, me" attitude, and begged ITV to get rid of her.She has since done a U-turn on her original comments and apolgised, citing: "She didn't speak those words."Sophi...

May282019 by adminNo Comments

Amanda Holden apologises for swearing on BGT

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Amanda Holden has apologised after shouting a strong swearword during a scary ghost act on the first Britain's Got Talent live semi-final.The judge was visibly shaken when she was put through a spooky routine by an act called The Haunting on Monday.She let slip the profanity near the end before clasping a hand over her mouth.After returning to the judges' desk, she said: "I just really want to apologise if I said anything. I said a really terrible word."The segment was shown just after 20:00 BST, before the watershed.Holden added: "I know there are kids watching, I know my kids are watching, so massive apologies. I can honestly say I feel terrified."Around 5.5 million people were watching at the moment of her exclamation, accordi...

Feb262018 by adminNo Comments

Amanda Holden poses with 'lookalike' – but some fans aren't impressed

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Or possibly not, considering that the Britain's Got Talent judge posed with her lookalike this week.Amanda, who is still looking great age 49, took to her Instagram page to pose with her apparent doppelgänger after they appeared on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway together.AMANDA HOLDEN: AGELESS STAR DEBUTS SHOCK TRANSFORMATIONThe blondes were seem rocking mega-watt grins as they posed together for the snap.Amanda was rocking a black jumper and bombshell curls, while her lookalike was working straight hair and a yellow dress.She captioned the post: "Here's my lookalike for @antanddecofficial @itvtakeaway so much fun.INSTAGRAM/AMANDA HOLDENLOOKALIKE: Amanda posed with her supposed doppelgänger on InstagramINSTAGRAMNOT IMPRESSED: Some fans didn't see the likeness between the two women ...