Amanda Holden, 53, continues to show off incredible curves in red bikini on family holiday

Britain’s Got Talent has returned with an explosive launch episode which saw an incredible singer and a South Korean martial arts troupe given the golden buzzer and fast tracked to the semi-finals. Bubbly brunette Sydnie Christmas, 28, dazzled the judges with her voice, while Ssaulabi Performance Troupe impressed with their taekwondo skills during the first episode of the ITV’s show 17th series, which aired on Saturday, April 20.

Amanda Holden has addressed the real reason rules were broken during the upcoming series of Britain's Got Talent - and it was actually allowed. The ITV programme will return for its 17th series in a double weekend extravaganza on Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21).

Amanda Holden is back on our screens as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, which returned to ITV on Saturday, 20 April. In the promo images for the latest series, Amanda seriously delivered in the glamour stakes, as she showed off her fabulous figure in a plunging red latex dress and strappy shoes - and her striking look at the launch show was equally eye-catching.The 53 year old TV star has the looks of a woman half her age, and her risqué choice of outfits has no doubt inspired women across the country to be more daring when it comes to their own fashion looks, no matter their age.

Amanda Holden dazzled her fans on Wednesday morning (April 18) as she strutted through the Heart FM studios in a chic £65 Pretty Lavish dress that we think is a must for spring. The Britain's Got Talent star and radio host took to Instagram to share her daily fashion choice, which has become a beloved ritual among her followers, on her stories and looked gorgeous as she paired the snug, neutral-toned knit dress with sleek nude heels and an array of delicate necklaces resembling designs from Abbott Lyon.

Amanda Holden has been the presenting face of many a TV show over the years, and with talk of a possible return of the iconic dating show Blind Date, her name has been thrown in the ring.The rumour mill surrounding possible new hosts went into overdrive after Dan Baldwin, Hungry Bear Media boss and the husband of Holly Willoughby, hinted that the ITV show could become the latest reboot following the successful return of nineties classic Gladiators, now hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh. On Wednesday, 17 April, Amanda, who was a contestant on the show when she was just 19, was asked about whether she wanted to become the new Cilla in a segment on Good Morning Britain with Richard Arnold, reports the Express.

Amanda Holden has compared a new Britain's Got Talent singer to a global superstar, as the brand new series sets a record for golden buzzer acts, who are fast-tracked straight to the live finals.

Amanda Holden has compared a new Britain's Got Talent contestant to an international music sensation, as the show sets a record for the most golden buzzer acts in its history.The BGT judges were completely blown away by this year's talent, resulting in a record-breaking number of acts going straight through to the live finals. Previously, the Britain's Got Talent judges were allowed to give five golden buzzers - one for each judge and one for the dynamic duo Ant and Dec.

Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden is used to belting ballads on the West End - and now she’s on the hunt for a winning choir in this year’s series. “I would love to see a decent choir,” she says. “This year, we’ve seen some really good ones and they’ve upped their game on song choices.

Amanda Holden appeared to brush off her feud with Sharon Osbourne as she shared a cheeky update with her fans on Instagram. The Britain's Got Talent judge put the recent drama behind her as she enjoyed a relaxed Sunday outing. Amanda, 53, posted a snap of her roast dinner while visiting The Running Horses pub in Mickleham.

Simon Cowell has received a lot of recent media attention thanks to the feisty feud heating up between Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden.

Amanda Holden has transformed her beautiful £7 million Surrey mansion into her dream home through her love of interior design, decorating the property with palm trees, leopard print, and a number of sparkling adornments. The 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge, who is currently in a bitter feud with Sharon Osbourne after slamming the judge for 'dissing' Simon Cowell, has recently opened up about the work she has put into her family home.

Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne have stirred up drama this week, sparking debates over which star is wealthier.The feud heated up when the 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda defended her friend Simon Cowell, 64, after Sharon, 71, and Louis Walsh made snide remarks about him on last month's Celebrity Big Brother. Amanda highlighted that Sharon and Louis, 71, should recognise the importance of Simon in their success, attributing their affluence to his decision to cast them as judges on The X Factor, which had audiences of 20 million every week during its peak. However, it seems Amanda may have neglected to consider that both Sharon and Louis have been successful in their own individual rights, working as music managers separately.

Sharon Osbourne has broken her silence after Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden branded her and Louis Walsh 'bitter and pathetic' in a scathing interview. Amanda, 53, recently waded in on an alleged falling out between Simon Cowell and Sharon and Louis in a chat with the Daily Mail.

As an embittered feud continues to rage on between Simon Cowell and Sharon Osborne, the Britain's Got Talent icon has brutally shut down her criticisms with a six word response, while fellow judge Amanda Holden leapt to his defence.The pair have been hurling insults since Sharon appeared on the ITV reboot of Celebrity Big Brother and she didn't mince her words when it came to former pal Simon, who she worked with on the X Factor back in the Noughties. From blasting his appearance, to saying she was "furious" he cost her a big job on the American version of The Masked Singer when he didn't renew her X Factor contract, Sharon refused to hold back as she explained what she really thought of Simon. Revealing they no longer speak, the 71 year old shared the reason why and said: "I missed a huge gig.That's why I was furious.

Sharon Osbourne has launched a scathing attack on Amanda Holden, branding the Britain's Got Talent judge 'bitter and pathetic'.

Amanda Holden, after the Britain’s Got Talent judge had called her “bitter and pathetic” for attacking Simon Cowell. Holden had made the comments in an interview with the Daily Mail, defending her boss and fellow judge after Osbourne had spoken out against him during her stint on Celebrity Big Brother.

Sharon Osbourne has hit back at Amanda Holden with a scathing response after she branded her 'bitter and pathetic'.

Amanda Holden has taken a stand for her 18-year-old daughter Lexi's choice to share bikini photos online this comes just a few days after the star herself got undressed in the Heart FM studio.

Amanda Holden has defended her 18 year old daughter Lexi's decision to post bikini snaps online – just days after she herself stripped off in the Heart FM studio.The Britain's Got Talent judge, 53, took her clothes off for a life drawing feature, with co-host Jamie Theakston quipping that it "wasn't a first for her." Stepping away from her own antics and opening up about parenting in the digital age, Amanda revealed how she navigates social media with her two young daughters.The mother of two described a frank discussion she had with her elder daughter Lexi about posting bikini photos on Instagram. She disclosed that she and husband Chris Hughes have chosen to encourage body positivity and let Lexi take control of her personal image online.

Amanda Holden was involved in some early morning chaos just days after returning to her day job on Heart Radio. The Britain's Got Talent judge has been thrown back in the deep end after she ditched the UK at the end of last month to enjoy a family break over the Easter holiday.