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Everything you need to know about Amanda Holden's private life - from spouse Chris Hughes to children

The Britain's Got Talent judge walked down the aisle in 2008 with husband Chris Hughes

Sharnaz Shahid
Deputy Online Editor
Updated: June 7, 2024
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Amanda Holden holds no bars when it comes to her stint as a celebrity judge on Britain's Got Talentbut away from the spotlight, the radio presenter is a doting mum to two young daughters and a wife to record producer Chris Hughes

Here at HELLO!, we have rounded up everything you need to know about the actress' love life and marriages to her husband Chris and, previously, Family Fortunes host Les Dennis.

Who is Chris Hughes?

Chris is a record producer and met his beautiful wife in Los Angeles in 2003. The couple now live in Surrey in an extravagant £5million mansion which they recently put on the market.

Chris Hughes in a grey suit with Amanda Holden in a red dress© Dave Benett
Amanda and Chris met in 2003 and started dating in 2004

Although the pair met in 2003, they didn't start dating until a year later. The lovebirds then tied the knot in 2008, with their nearly two-year-old daughter Lexi in attendance. 

Speaking to HELLO! about her marriage in 2019, Amanda revealed: "Chris is very funny and errs on the side of lightness. We can make jokes out of any situation throughout the best and darkest times of our lives. He's rubbish at romance, but he's there for the solid things – such as keeping my car clean and making sure I relax."

Chris Hughes holding Amanda Holden from behind© Dave Hogan
Chris popped the question to Amanda in 2004

She added: "He's a proper bloke who looks after me. I'm a strong, opinionated woman, but he helps steer the Mandy ship." 

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Their wedding

The pair tied the knot on 10 December 2008 at St Margaret's Church in Somerset. The stunning Christmas-themed nuptials featured lashings of fake snow and exquisite ivy trimmings. 

Amanda looked so gorgeous on her big day
Amanda looked so gorgeous on her big day

The festive celebration was followed by an ultra-exclusive wedding reception at private member's club Babington House which is part of the Soho House group.

Their A-List guest list included the likes of Fantastic Beasts star, Eddie Redmayne and Gavin and Stacey creator, James Corden. Former Formula One driver, David Coulthard, was Chris' best man.

Children

The husband-and-wife duo share two beautiful daughters Alexa 'Lexi', 18, and Hollie, 12. Eldest daughter Lexi watched her adoring parents say 'I do', as she was just two years old at the time. So sweet! 

Amanda Holden posing with her two daughters© Instagram
Amanda's daughters could be her clones

While Amanda likes to keep her daughters mostly out of the public eye, the sister duo can sometimes be seen posing alongside the TV judge on her social media accounts - and it's safe to say they could be triplets!

However, Amanda and Chris have experienced their share of family heartache, too. Amanda suffered a miscarriage in 2010; and in 2011, the TV presenter and Chris had a son, Theo, who was stillborn seven months into Amanda's pregnancy.

Chris Hughes' net worth

Chris' estimated net worth is £4.5million according to The Sun. 

How many times has Amanda been married?

Amanda Holden has been married twice. Before her marriage to Chris, Amanda was married to famed TV presenter, Les Dennis. The former couple tied the knot in 1995 in a wedding covered exclusively by HELLO!.

Amanda Holden and Les Dennis kissing on their wedding day© Tim Ockenden - PA Images
Amanda and Les walked down the aisle in 1995 before divorcing in 2003

Amanda's relationship with Les Dennis

Amanda and Dennis had an on off relationship before ultimately divorcing. The two split up briefly in 2000 after Amanda had an affair with Men Behaving Badly actor Neil Morrissey, but in 2001 they seemed to be determined to give things a second chance. A year later, however, the pair confirmed the end of their seven-year marriage.

Amanda Holden and Les Dennis smiling© Gareth Davies
Les and Amanda split following Amanda's affair

In 2013, Amanda opened up about her affair with Neil, telling Good Housekeeping: "I don't believe women have affairs for no reason." 

She added: "Neil rightly or wrongly got loads of stick. I feel like it was my fault - I was the one who was married. I want to change the general perception of him, as he was very caring and very loving and very worried about me because I lost so much weight. He used to cook for me and look after me and babysit the dogs."

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