Pregnant Amanda Holden left 'shaken' after car accident but she and unborn baby are 'fine'

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Doing fine: Pregnant Amanda Holden is recovering after a car collision with a lorry today

Two weeks after announcing that she is pregnant again, Amanda Holden was taken to hospital yesterday following a road crash.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge – who lost an unborn child earlier this year – was driving when her car collided with a lorry.

Another driver took her to hospital where she was treated for cuts and bruises. Doctors told the three-months-pregnant star that the baby was ‘fine’.

Although she missed last night’s performance as Princess Fiona in the West End musical Shrek, she was hopeful of returning to the role tonight.

A source told the Sun: 'She was terrified the impact and the shock could have harmed her unborn child and left her third miscarriage in 18 months.

'She knew she had to get to hospital as soon as possible. She feels she's had an incredibly lucky escape.'


Understudy needed: Amanda, who plays Princess Fiona in the West End musical version of Shrek, pulled out of tonight's performance after the accident


Miss Holden, 40, was seven months pregnant when she lost her unborn son in February.
She and her husband Chris Hughes, 38, also went through the ordeal of a miscarriage the previous year.

Last month she announced that she was expecting a girl and said she was certain there would be no tragedy this time.

‘I just know everything is going to be fine,’ she said. ‘Even Chris, who usually says “I hope so” when I ask for reassurance, now says, “I know so”.’

Miss Holden, who lives in Twickenham, south-west London, was en route to collect her daughter Lexi, five, from school yesterday afternoon when her car collided with the lorry.

A spokesman told the Mail: ‘Amanda was shaken and very concerned following the accident for her baby’s well-being.

However, a Good Samaritan took her to hospital and both she and the baby are fine.’
‘At the moment, she just feels hugely relieved.’


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'I'm thrilled and overwhelmed': Amanda Holden announces she is three months pregnant with little girl

By Sara Nathan


Thrilled Amanda Holden today revealed that she was pregnant with a baby girl –just months after losing her much-longed for baby son.

The Britain’s Got Talent star was left devastated after suffering a stillbirth at seven-months pregnant in February.

However, the 40-year-old mother-of-one said was ‘thrilled and overwhelmed’ as friends confirmed the news that she was three months pregnant.

Great news: Amanda Holden has today announced she is three months pregnant


Miss Holden, who has a five-year-old daughter called Lexi with her music producer husband Chris Hughes, was just two months away from giving birth when tragedy struck.

The blonde television favourite had only announced the news of her pregnancy the month before, admitting she had kept it under wraps as she had already suffered a harrowing miscarriage in May 2010.

Amanda will be handing over the reins of Princess Fiona to Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, who will join the cast of Shrek The Musical.

Last night, a close friend said: ‘Amanda and Chris are just so, so happy. This is a dream come true.

‘Amanda was adamant they would try again after the tragedy of losing their little boy, and doctors will be keeping an extremely close eye on her. She is under the best possible medical care.

‘They both hope and pray that Lexi will get her wish of becoming a big sister.’

Stepping down: The news means that the actress will step down as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical and will be replaced by Kimberley Walsh


Breaking her silence on the tragedy, Miss Holden had said that she was keen to start trying for another baby as soon as possible.

Speaking in May, she said the family had gone through ‘the worst time of ours lives’, but added: ‘I'm a naturally really optimistic girl and we're not dramatic people. Although what's happened is obviously horrifying, we can go on and have more children.

‘Our future's bright and you have to turn negatives into positives, and try and see everything as a blessing. That's exactly what we've done."

Miss Holden also revealed that she developed a close friendship with a group of midwives who helped her through her ordeal.

Happy mother-to-be: Amanda posted the news to her Twitter page


She told the Mail on Sunday’s You Magazine: ‘They have gone on to become personal friends and they got Chris and me through the worst time of our lives.

‘They went above and beyond the call of duty, both personally and professionally. I cannot thank them enough.’

The star was admitted to hospital just days after filming auditions in Cardiff for ITV talent hit Britain’s Got Talent.

She complained that she had not been able to feel the baby kick for 24 hours.

New role: Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh is set to take over Amanda's role as Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical


Doctors were unable to save him but were baffled as to what went wrong, describing him as ‘physically perfect’.

Miss Holden was forced to go under sedation while she came to terms with the shock and spent two days in hospital.

She said: ‘It was without doubt the blackest period of my life.

‘You never think that it might happen to you. I was an absolute mess. Poor Chris was too but he was amazing.’

She is currently starring in West End musical Shrek as Princess Fiona. However, her role will be taken over by Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh on October 3.

New addition: Amanda, seen on holiday with her family in LA earlier this month, is already mother to Lexi who is excited she will be a big sister


The friend added that she would ‘definitely’ be returning to Britain’s Got Talent next year.

Miss Holden tweeted her joy as she wrote: 'Lexi's question of the day(and most days) "Mama when are you going to get a baby in your tummy?"Happy to say TODAY Lexi!Mama is pregnant!Yay'

After well wishers congratulated her on the news Amanda added: 'OMG! Am overwhelmed with all your tweets! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Am thrilled and terrified all rolled into one!'




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Amanda Holden shows off the results of her West End workout in a pink bandage dress

By Daily Mail Reporter


In the pink: Amanda Holden shows off her trim figure in a pink Herve Leger bandage dress as she launches the All Seasons hotel brand in the UK in London's Covent Garden


Shrek: The Musical has only been open for a matter of weeks, but it looks like treading the boards has done the world of good for Amanda Holden.

The actress, 40, showed off her trim and toned figure in a super-tight, pale pink Herve Leger bandage dress as she launched a new hotel in London yesterday.

The Britain's Got Talent judge took time out of her West End role as Princess Fiona to promote Accor group's All Seasons Hotels coming to London.


Despite the unseasonably cool and wet weather, Holden kept herself amused by two handsome waiters.

The former Cutting It star looked like she was having a good time as she sipped champagne and was attended to by the good-looking pair.

Writing on her Twitter today, she enthused: 'On my way to Covent Garden to be served by waiters! For Accor Hotels!! What a lovely way to spend the morning!'


'Hmmmm, he's pretty': Holden finds herself understandably distracted by one of the handsome waiters


Bringing sexy back: Holden's West End performances are paying off
She also posted a photo of her with the waiters, gushing: 'This is how my morning started.'


Following the final of Britain's Got Talent earlier this month, Holden has been keeping busy treading the boards every night at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Earlier this week, she joined her co-stars at Somerset House to celebrate official opening night.

Shrek The Musical follows on from the blockbuster DreamWorks films about Shrek, a grumpy, smelly ogre, who is hiding a heart of gold.

It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it: Holden looks in her element as she quaffs champagne along the waiters


The musical focuses on the story from the first film in which the hermit Shrek (Nigel Lindsay) is forced to face the world when the evil Lord Farquaad (Nigel Harman) exiles ‘freak’ fairy tale characters from his city and sends them to live in Shrek’s swamp.

The production has been met with mostly

The Mail's Quentin Letts wrote: 'Miss Holden’s voice is little stronger than a single gin and tonic but she has an attractive zest for the enterprise...

'Sentiment, beauty and haunting melody are absent. But Shrek is energetically amusing.'


Stuff the champers, I need a hot coffee and a cardigan: The cold and wet weather soon got the better of the actress


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Princess Charming... Amanda Holden is swamped by the attention at Shrek preview show

By Daily Mail Reporter


Monster reception: Amanda Holden, who plays Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical, poses with fans after the show at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane


After months of preparation and rehearsals, Shrek the Musical has finally hit the stage and a glamorous-looking Amanda Holden is enjoying being the centre of attention.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge, who plays Princess Fiona in the stage version, appeared very happy as she signed autographs and posed with fans in central London.

The 40-year-old was pictured leaving the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane in a shimmering gold and black plunging dress with matching gold heels after the show.


And as well as finding a bevy of youngsters waiting outside the theatre to greet her, Holden also found plenty of adult fans who wanted her autograph.

Previews of the show began on Friday night in London, after the big-budget show closed on Broadway in New York last January,

Despite not establishing itself Stateside, Shrek the Musical has so far drawn in big crowds and hype in the UK.

Critics will be assessing Holden’s performance along with the success of the rest of the cast over the next five weeks, during which a long period of previews will take place.

Now who's the judge? Critics will be assessing Holden's performance over the next five weeks of Shrek previews

It's a fairy tale: Holden, in a shimmering gold and black dress, is besieged by fans outside the theatre


Holden’s on-stage costume is a lot less glamorous than those we are used to seeing her in. She sports a lime green costume after her transformation from a pretty princess to ogress while showing off her singing talents in the musical.

Her delight after the show was clear as she took to Twitter to tweet about the evening, posting: ‘Had an amazing night!! Audience was outta this world!! Horray!!!xx’

Her Britain’s Got Talent co-star David Hasselhoff was apparently in the Shrek audience on Saturday night to support his fellow judge on the talent show.

'Amazing night': Holden tweeted her impression after the show, which opens officially on June 14


Stage frights: Holden as Princess Fiona alongside Nigel Lindsay as Shrek on stage at the Theatre Royal


Amanda tweeted: ‘OMG!! The Hoff was in Shrek today!! So Sweet! He loved it!! No buzzers! Xx’

Holden is set to be extremely busy this summer as she continues her final duties as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, while also playing Princess Fiona in the West End.

She stars alongside Nigel Lindsay, who plays Shrek, Richard Blackwood, who stars as Donkey and former EastEnders star Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad.

After a series of previews, the show will officially open on June 14 and Holden recently revealed her daughter’s excitement to see the full production.

She said: ‘Lexi’s been watching me tap-dance in the kitchen. She’s dying to see the full show.’



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'It was overwhelmingly fabulous': Amanda Holden shares her delight as we see sneak peek snaps from Shrek preview show

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Green Queen: Amanda Holden took to the stage as Princess Fiona in the new show Shrek The Musical which previewed last night. The performance saw her transform from a pretty princess into a green ogre


She may have experienced pre-show nerves earlier in the evening but leaving the Theatre Royal last night Amanda Holden was looking ecstatic.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge couldn’t stop grinning as she emerged to greet fans following the first preview performance of Shrek the Musical - which sees Amanda undergo a dramatic transformation.

In these sneak peek pictures we see Amanda, 40, getting her ogre on as Shrek's love interest Princess Fiona.


The Britain's Got Talent judge wowed the audience with her singing skills and her make over from pretty princess to ugly ogre proved an impressive achievement.

Following the performance, having successfully washed all the green paint off, Amanda looked stunning as she emerged following the first preview show in an on-trend frilled, floral playsuit by Monsoon and happily obliged awaiting fans by signing autographs and chatting about the show.

And with her scarlet tinted lips grinning from ear to ear – her elation at the evening was clear to see.

You're looking a little different: Amanda Holden transforms from stunning Princess Fiona into a green ogre in the show a which took place at the Theatre Royal last night

Sense of humour: The musical adaptation of Shrek sees Amanda return to the stage as Princess Fiona


The actress tweeted her delight and posted: ‘Had an amazing night! Audience was outta this world!!! Hooray!!! Xx’

And today Amanda was clearly still buzzing and posted that she had 'an overwhelmingly fabulous night.'

But while she was clearly on cloud nine following her performance as Shrek’s love interest Princess Fiona made famous by Cameron Diaz in the animated films, earlier in the evening she was experiencing a few pre-shoe butterflies.

Singing skills: Amanda as Princess Fiona hit all the right notes as she sang a tune atop a wedding cake with Shrek played by Nigel Lindsay

We did it! The actress, 40, gushed to Twitter about how well the performance went picture here with her co-stars taking a bow


Amanda posted to her Twitter page: ‘Oooooo so excited and nervous all mixed up!! Not long now! Can't actually believe I made it!’

On Thursday, in response to a fan's good luck message, she wrote: 'Thank you darling!!!! Pooing my pants!'

To which Piers Morgan, Amanda's former fellow Britain's Got Talent juge, wittily replied: 'Breaking News! Ms Holden is wearing Brown Pants in anticipation for first preview tmra night of www.shrekthemusical.co.uk!'

No nerves now: The actress, 40, who admitted she suffered from pre-show jitters ahead of the performance beamed as she posed for pictures with fans


The musical which is an adaptation of the hit film franchise stars Four Lions actor Nigel Lindsay as Shrek, former MTV presenter-turned-actor Richard Blackwood as Donkey and former EastEnders star Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad.

But despite her nerves, Amanda said preparing for the musical ‘has put a smile on my face’ after she lost her baby son seven months into her pregnancy earlier this year.

She also revealed just how excited her five-year-old daughter Lexi was to see the production, which opens officially on June 14, especially as Princess Fiona is her favourite film character.

She said: ‘Lexi’s been watching me tap-dance in the kitchen. She’s dying to see the full show.’



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Amanda Holden looks youthful in minimal make-up after rehearsals for Shrek the Musical

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Princess Prep: A fresh-faced Amanda Holden was spotted leaving the Theatre Royal Drury Lane after rehearsing for Shrek the Musical


As a judge on Britain’s Got Talent we are used to seeing Amanda Holden with a face of professionally-done makeup to ensure she is looking picture perfect for those close-up shots.

But as she proved yesterday the 40-year-old looks just as good fresh-faced as she stepped out with minimal makeup to attended rehearsals.

As Amanda emerged from the Theatre Royal after practicing her role for Shrek the Musical she showed off her youthful looks.


The actress was dressed casually in a pair of white jeans and a gold vest covered with a cream kaftan and sheepskin lined boots.

Her hair which is usually seen coiffed into a sleek bob was seen with natural curls falling around her face.

Amanda was carrying a brown satchel and a Mickey Mouse printed London bag from the Disney store as she got into her car to be driven home.

Minimal makeup: Amanda, 40, looked youthful as she got into her car to head home after the practice. The actress will appear as Princess Fiona in previews of the show tomorrow


She later tweeted that the run-though with the orchestra ‘went really well’ and is ready for more rehearsals today ahead of the previews tomorrow.

The BGT judge will be bringing the character of Princess Fiona, voiced by Cameron Diaz in the animated films, to life on stage in the West End show.

Miss Holden will tread the boards alongside Nigel Lindsay as grumpy ogre Shrek, Richard Blackwood as his sidekick Donkey and Nigel Harman as the villainous Lord Farquaard.

From judge to Princess: Amanda will take on the role voiced by Cameron Diaz in the animated films and seen on Britain's Got Talent


The Britain’s Got Talent judge said preparing for the musical ‘has put a smile on my face’ after she lost her baby son seven months into her pregnancy earlier this year.

She also revealed just how excited her five-year-old daughter Lexi was to see the production, which opens officially on June 14, especially as Princess Fiona is her favourite film character.

She said: ‘Lexi’s been watching me tap-dance in the kitchen. She’s dying to see the full show.’



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How Amanda is still Holden back the years: Is Botox the reason she can cover the Royal Wedding flawlessly?

By Ben Todd


Flawless: Amanda reports for CBS in London yesterday, and Miss Holden pictured in January


When you're broadcasting to the image-obsessed U.S., it pays to look your very best.

And Amanda Holden appeared appropriately blemish free as she worked as a roving reporter covering the Royal Wedding for CBS show Inside Edition.

Although she has admitted using botox in the past, in this instance, her sculpted complexion was the result of nothing more than make-up.


It's the biggest event of the century, with the entire world planning to tune in and watch.

So it's no wonder every single television channel is planning to run coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding tomorrow.

And as well as British presenters hosting the coverage on television channels in the UK, they have also been employed Stateside.

Amanda Holden is one of the personalities who will be cashing in on the big day by presenting coverage in America.

Lady in red: Amanda Holden is leading the Brits hosting US TV coverage of the Royal Wedding

What do you think? Amanda interviewed some avid supporters for CBS show Inside Edition


The 40-year-old presenter was seen interviewing supporters outside Westminster Abbey for CBS show Inside Edition this morning.

Taking to her Twitter page to tell fans about the experience, Amanda wrote: 'Just been interviewing For INSIDE EDITION the lovely ( mad) people who are camping for the best view of Wedding! Fab atmos & What Spirit!! X'

And Amanda isn't the only British personality to have found a role hosting US coverage of the wedding.

Yesterday, Cat Deeley was seen proudly back on her home turf as she shot footage for coverage for CNN alongside her co-presenter Piers Morgan.

Excited: Amanda tweeted she is thoroughly looking forward to tomorrow's big day

Wedding fever: Fearne Cotton interviews wedding guest Ben Fogle


The 34-year-old presenter looked in her element as she ran around the media area across from Buckingham Palace today in a summery outfit of cream blouse and leather shorts.

Piers was spotted interviewing George Michael at the international media studios outside Buckingham Palace, while Fearne Cotton was also present to host her Radio 1 show.

Excitement builds: Phillip Schofield and Ben Fogle pose together during a press conference outside the Palace

Access all area: Piers Morgan (left) and George Michael were both spotted inside the media centre


She interviewed Ben Fogle, who is attending the wedding tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Entertainment network E! have hired X Factor host Dermot O'Leary to assist with their coverage alongside regular anchor Giuliana Rancic for E! News.

Speaking today about the role, Dermot admitted he was less daunted than he would be if he was presenting on BBC or ITV.

What are your thoughts on the wedding? Piers interviewed George inside


He said: 'It’s quite scary, but in a good way. I think it’s interesting, because if the Beeb had asked me to do something or ITV I might not have been able to get my head around it, because I think they’d have wanted something a bit more serious and a bit more po-faced.

'And it’s not that E! aren’t treating it with any good degree of reverence, but at the same time it’s a bit more fun I think.'

Would one like a Coke? Sharon Osbourne stays refreshed in between filming


Dermot also revealed he'll be celebrating the wedding by atteding Prince Harry's
afterparty.

The X Factor host told Absolute Radio host Christian O'Connell he had an 'unofficial invite' to the event of the decade, hosted by the party-loving prince after his brother William's wedding tomorrow.

Royal correspondent: Cat Deeley on location at Buckingham Palace today, where she is reporting for CNN on the Royal wedding


Dermot said: 'I’ve sort of got the unofficial invite to Harry’s do afterwards, which is obviously the party we all want to go to.'

Sharon Osbourne is another big name Brit reporting from London for American audiences. She is fronting coverage for CBS show The Insider with actress Jane Seymour.

Sharon, who went to the same hair salon as Princess Diana says: 'I am so excited to be part of the family to help bring [viewers] the biggest story on both sides of the pond since Princess Diana said 'I do!'

'About two days later I got this wonderful e-mail with four names and the invitation to talk to them about various things.

'I just thought, wouldn't it be great to actually [cover] this with someone and do it properly and actually get the inside scoop!'

Sharon's daughter Kelly will also be involved in coverage from LA, presenting a special edition of the E! channel's Fashion Police.

The Brits aren't the only ones excitedly preparing for the big day.

Stars of major American news networks have been landing in London this week.

CBS News anchor Katie Couric is in town, and excitedly tweeted a picture of her wearing her wedding fascinator this week.

Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters will be leading the ABC network coverage.

Hats off to you: American news anchor Katie Couric excitedly tweeted this picture of her wedding fascinator

Media centre: International networks are cramming into the specially erected stands opposite Buckingham Palace


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Amanda Holden goes shopping in sexy shiny black leggings and studded stiletto boots

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

She's got the look: Amanda Holden looks every inch the sexy rock chick as she shopped in north London today


She can do cute, she can do classy and she even looks good in a pair of trackies.
And today, Amanda Holden proved that she can also do rock chick sexy.

The Britain's Got Talent judge was snapped out shopping in north London today, looking very foxy in tight black shiny leggings.


Thinking of the summer: Amanda looks at a pair of cropped white trousers


They perfectly complemented her petite and slender figure, and she teamed them with a crisp white shirt and cropped black jacket.

But it was the towering heels that gave Amanda her edge as she strutted through Hampstead on the studded stiletto heeled boots.

She was joined by a friend and they chatted away as they went shopping for clothes.


All the gossip: Amanda and her friend have a good old natter as they leave a clothes shop


The fifth series of Britain's Got Talent The fifth starts on Saturday evening on ITV and this time, Amanda, 40, is in the driving seat.

She is joined on the judging panel by comedian Michael McIntyre and reality TV star David Hasselhoff.


Quick adjustment: Amanda balances perfectly on one leg as she sorts out one of her boots


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Amanda Holden returns to work on the West End and Britain's Got Talent after tragic baby loss

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Back to work: Amanda Holden will start rehearsals for Shrek The Musical and return to Britain's Got Talent next month following her tragic loss


Following the tragic loss of her unborn child last month, Amanda Holden is set to return to work.

The 40-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge will begin rehearsing for her West End role as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical next month.

She will be joined by former EastEnders star Nigel Harman, Richard Blackwood and Nigel Harman in the production, which opens on May 6.

But Amanda will take a week off from the West End later in the month, to jump back on the Britain's Got Talent panel for the show’s finals.


The announcement came just weeks after heartbroken Amanda spoke of the devastating loss of her child.

But a friend of the star told the Daily Mirror: ‘She is determined to get through this. She intends to throw herself into work and continue with the healing process.’

Amanda has already recorded the auditions for Britain’s Got Talent, which will air on Saturday nights as of next month, but the ITV1 show is being edited to ensure no shots of her baby bump are seen.

She had been filming the BGT auditions in Birmingham the day before going to hospital after complaining that she had not felt the baby kick for a day.

Up until then the baby had been really active, but the doctors were unable to save his life.

Happier times: Amanda and her husband Chris Hughes pictured in January before their horrendous loss of their baby son


The star and her music executive husband Chris Hughes lost their baby son seven months into the pregnancy.

Amanda later thanked her Twitter followers for their support, posting: ‘Chris and I would like to thank you all for the thousands of messages offering support and love during this horrendous time.xx’

The couple and their five-year-old daughter Lexi then took some time out following the tragedy so they could grieve in private.

A friend described the boy as ‘physically perfect’, telling the Daily Mail last month: ‘There is no reason for this at the moment, the doctors have no idea what happened.’

Her friend added: ‘At the moment, Amanda is just unable to function, I don’t think it’s even begun to properly sink in yet.

Judging panel: Amanda is joined by her Britain's Got Talent fellow judges David Hasselhoff (right) and Michael McIntyre (left)


‘She will never be the same person after this. The baby was physically perfect, just beautiful.’

Amanda didn’t reveal her pregnancy until she was six months pregnant and waited so long to make the announcement because she had previously suffered a miscarriage last year.

Shrek the Musical will play at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and it’s not the first time Amanda has taken to the West End stage.

She has appeared in several stage musicals and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2004 for her performance in Thoroughly Modern Millie.


BGT auditions: Amanda arrived in Birmingham at the end of January to film the final day of BGT auditions and will return to the panel next month for the finals


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