Amanda Holden has shared a video clip of herself retrieving a misplaced moisturizer while on holiday, an incident her husband chose to document rather than assist. The presenter recounted the humorous ordeal on her radio show, explaining that her moisturizer had fallen behind a dresser in her hotel room.
While on holiday with her husband, Chris Hughes, Holden found herself naked and attempting to reach the item from a tight space behind the furniture. Instead of offering help, Hughes recorded the entire situation on his phone. Holden later played the footage on her radio show, covering her modesty with Union Jack flags.
"I was totally naked and then I had to reverse out because it was only a small gap I’d pulled because it was so heavy," Holden told her co-host Jason King. "My husband who was on the bed on his phone, rather than helping me, told me he’d videoed the entire thing. I did retrieve the moisturiser you’ll be pleased to know."
King commented that Hughes was "still playing the annoying husband," to which Holden responded positively.
This anecdote comes as Holden has returned to work following a summer break. She recently took a girls' trip to Crete with her eldest daughter, Lexi Hughes, and ambassador for Sam Faiers' brand Revive Collagen. During the trip, Lexi, 20, and Holden, 55, were photographed dressed for an evening out. Holden's younger daughter, Hollie, is also expected to participate in a similar work experience program at Global Radio studios next year.
Holden also addressed the ongoing discussion surrounding "nepo babies," referring to the children of famous parents. She stated that while family connections might open doors, success in any career ultimately depends on individual effort. Holden emphasized that she is willing to help any young person, not just her own children, to gain experience in the industry.
"Being someone's kid is not going to secure work, make a living for you and longevity in whatever career," Holden said. "It may get you a foot in the door, but then you're on your own, so I think it's unfair to sort of single out showbusiness or the music industry, because they're the worst businesses to be in!"
She added that she welcomes young people into Global Radio studios through a program where they assist with tasks like making tea and coffee, observing the workings of the studio. Holden believes that anyone in a position to help should do so, regardless of their relationship to the individual.