TV star Amanda Holden sparked a major fan reaction on Sunday when she shared a striking bikini photo in honour of her 54th birthday.
In a post shared to Instagram, the Britain’s Got Talent judge uploaded a glamorous picture of herself soaking up the sun’s rays while running her hands through her hair. Embracing the luminous sunlight, Amanda could be seen rocking a stylish black string bikini complete with gold hardware.
© InstagramShe wore her honeyed blonde locks down loose and spruced up her holiday look with a pair of tinted square sunglasses, a cluster of bracelets and a slick of glossy lipstick.
In her caption, she simply penned “54” followed by a red heart emoji.
© Getty ImagesAmanda’s fans and friends quickly flooded the comments section with celebratory well wishes. Fellow TV star Davina McCall penned: “This is how you celebrate a birthday you absolute rock star. Congratulations on being so totally boss,” while a second follower noted: “YES my girl,” and a third chimed in: “54 never looked better. Happy Birthday gorgeous.”
The mother-of-two is unapologetic when it comes to her sartorial choices and public image. The refreshingly candid star previously told Women’s Health magazine: “I hate it when there’s an age put on fashion – the idea that you can’t get your knees or your arms out if you’re a certain age,” Amanda told the publication.
“I don’t think like that. I dress for myself and other women, and I really try to encourage self-confidence. You can often change how you feel by feeling good in what you’re wearing – it’s like armour, isn’t it?”
© InstagramShe went on to say: “I wish I could say that I dress for comfort, but I definitely don’t. I try and show off what I think are my best bits while I still can, so I’ll often have a bit of leg or a bit of hip out.”
© Getty ImagesAmanda’s family life
When she’s not busy presenting on the TV and radio, Amanda unwinds with her record producer husband Chris Hughes and their
two daughters Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13. The family-of-four live in a sprawling home in Surrey which they’ve recently upgraded with stunning interiors.
© InstagramThe property boasts opulent interiors throughout, with numerous art deco touches, vivid colours and luxurious textures. Other hotel-worthy details include a swanky bar area, an outdoor swimming pool and an at-home gym.
© InstagramChris and Amanda tied the knot in 2008 after Chris popped the question in 2004. Sharing a glimpse inside their relationship, Amanda previously told HELLO!: “He [Chris] is a proper bloke who looks after me. I’m a strong, opinionated woman, but he helps steer the Mandy ship.”
DESPERATE TERESA GIUDICE: Will Reuniting with Joe & Melissa Gorga Save Her Spot on RHONJ?!
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Teresa Giudice recently revealed she’s open to a potential reconciliation with her brother, Joe Gorga, and his wife, Melissa Gorga. But according to a new report, she could be considering the idea for selfish reasons.
After the 53-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey star appeared on Jeff Lewis‘ radio show, where she said, “never say never,” in regard to making amends with Joe, 50, and Melissa, 46, an insider claims she’s simply getting “desperate” amid fears of being left out of season 15.
“Teresa is getting desperate and, obviously, worried given the developments that have happened surrounding RHONJ,” a source told OK! Magazine on September 15. “This is absolutely someone who despises her brother and Melissa, but, realizing she might not have a job, she is considering throwing in the towel and making amends with them.”
According to the source, Teresa reconciling with Joe and Melissa is “not truly believable.” After all, it’s something she’s said she’d “never” do for years.
“But, money talks, as does the risk of losing her prominent status on the show and her fame from it. So, she’s making it known she more or less will do anything she needs to do to remain on the show,” the insider added.
As RHONJ fans may have seen, recent rumors have suggested that the upcoming season will be focused on Melissa, Margaret Josephs, 58, and Dolores Catania, 54, and mentioned that test filming has already begun.
“What will ultimately happen remains to be seen, but for anyone doubting the rumors the show is being built around Melissa, Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania need only consider Teresa’s sudden willingness to change her stance on two out of three of them,” the source concluded. “If she truly was guaranteed to be brought back and was the intended star of the show, she wouldn’t need to be groveling to people she clearly hates.”
Last week, as she appeared on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live with her oldest daughter, Gia Giudice, 24, Teresa was confronted about making amends with Joe and Melissa.
“[Viewers] would want to see that,” Gia noted.
Then, after she added that fans would also like to “see some sort of resolution,” since their family feud has been going on for so long, Teresa replied, “Never say never,” as she said the three of them would have to not “talk about the past” and “move forward.”
“We’ll see what happens,” she added.
