AMANDA Holden has broken her silence on replacing Bradley Walsh as co-host of the Royal Variety Show – admitting she’s “terrified”.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 53, will take to the stage with her “TV husband” and host of the 2021 ceremony, Alan Carr, 48.
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Amanda Holden is feeling the pressure about the upcoming gigCredit: Heart Radio
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She’s presenting alongside comic Alan CarrCredit: Heart Radio
Speaking on her breakfast radio show this morning after the news broke, Amanda said: “We are hosting the Royal Variety Show 2024, we’re filming it this Friday, and we are just terrified.”
Jamie Theakston told her: “This is a big moment.”
Amanda agreed, adding: “It feels like a pinnacle of my career, I’m not going to lie.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to perform at the Royal Variety in Thoroughly Modern Millie before in front of Her Majesty The Queen, the late Queen.”
Jamie replied: “You and Alan, I can’t think of any other people that are just perfect to host it.
“You’ve got that little thing between you and I just think it’s going to be great.”
Amanda said: “Oh you’re sweet. Well, we are honoured and flattered and terrified.
“He sent me a picture yesterday, he was walking past it and he just went ‘gulp’ and I’m like ‘stop it! Stop winding me up!'”
Amanda and Alan will take on hosting duties at the Royal Albert Hall in London in the presence of King Charles and Camilla.
The pair will work together on ITV following their success on the BBC with their renovation series, Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job.
Alan added: “I am completely thrilled to be asked back to host the Royal Variety Performance so soon, what a compliment and an honour!
“To be able to host this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me.
“If I have half as much fun as I did three years ago, well we are all in for a real treat.”
Listen to Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden weekdays from 06:30 – 10:00 across the UK and on Global Player
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Bradley Walsh previously hosted The Royal Variety PerformanceCredit: Rex
