Amanda Holden, born on February sixteenth, nineteen seventy-one, is a prominent English media personality, actress, and singer. She has captivated audiences as a judge on the popular television talent competition Britain's Got Talent since two thousand seven, showcasing her expertise in the entertainment industry. In addition to her judging role, she has co-hosted the national Heart Breakfast radio show alongside Jamie Theakston on weekday mornings since two thousand nineteen.
Growing up in Bishop's Waltham, Amanda developed a passion for acting and musical theatre during her school years. Her talent shone brightly when she played the title role in the acclaimed musical Thoroughly Modern Millie in two thousand four, earning her a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Award. Her television career includes notable appearances in series such as The Grimleys, Kiss Me Kate, Cutting It, Wild at Heart, and Big Top.
In addition to her acting credentials, Holden has presented a variety of television shows for ITV, including The Sun Military Awards, Superstar, This Morning, Text Santa, and Give a Pet a Home. She is also set to appear in BBC One's The Inner Circle in two thousand twenty-five. In two thousand twenty, she ventured into music with the release of her debut studio album, Songs from My Heart, which impressively reached the top five on the UK Albums Chart.