Princess Charming... Amanda Holden is swamped by the attention at Shrek preview show

By Daily Mail Reporter


Monster reception: Amanda Holden, who plays Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical, poses with fans after the show at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane


After months of preparation and rehearsals, Shrek the Musical has finally hit the stage and a glamorous-looking Amanda Holden is enjoying being the centre of attention.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge, who plays Princess Fiona in the stage version, appeared very happy as she signed autographs and posed with fans in central London.

The 40-year-old was pictured leaving the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane in a shimmering gold and black plunging dress with matching gold heels after the show.


And as well as finding a bevy of youngsters waiting outside the theatre to greet her, Holden also found plenty of adult fans who wanted her autograph.

Previews of the show began on Friday night in London, after the big-budget show closed on Broadway in New York last January,

Despite not establishing itself Stateside, Shrek the Musical has so far drawn in big crowds and hype in the UK.

Critics will be assessing Holden’s performance along with the success of the rest of the cast over the next five weeks, during which a long period of previews will take place.

Now who's the judge? Critics will be assessing Holden's performance over the next five weeks of Shrek previews

It's a fairy tale: Holden, in a shimmering gold and black dress, is besieged by fans outside the theatre


Holden’s on-stage costume is a lot less glamorous than those we are used to seeing her in. She sports a lime green costume after her transformation from a pretty princess to ogress while showing off her singing talents in the musical.

Her delight after the show was clear as she took to Twitter to tweet about the evening, posting: ‘Had an amazing night!! Audience was outta this world!! Horray!!!xx’

Her Britain’s Got Talent co-star David Hasselhoff was apparently in the Shrek audience on Saturday night to support his fellow judge on the talent show.

'Amazing night': Holden tweeted her impression after the show, which opens officially on June 14


Stage frights: Holden as Princess Fiona alongside Nigel Lindsay as Shrek on stage at the Theatre Royal


Amanda tweeted: ‘OMG!! The Hoff was in Shrek today!! So Sweet! He loved it!! No buzzers! Xx’

Holden is set to be extremely busy this summer as she continues her final duties as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, while also playing Princess Fiona in the West End.

She stars alongside Nigel Lindsay, who plays Shrek, Richard Blackwood, who stars as Donkey and former EastEnders star Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad.

After a series of previews, the show will officially open on June 14 and Holden recently revealed her daughter’s excitement to see the full production.

She said: ‘Lexi’s been watching me tap-dance in the kitchen. She’s dying to see the full show.’



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Amanda Holden looks youthful in minimal make-up after rehearsals for Shrek the Musical

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Princess Prep: A fresh-faced Amanda Holden was spotted leaving the Theatre Royal Drury Lane after rehearsing for Shrek the Musical


As a judge on Britain’s Got Talent we are used to seeing Amanda Holden with a face of professionally-done makeup to ensure she is looking picture perfect for those close-up shots.

But as she proved yesterday the 40-year-old looks just as good fresh-faced as she stepped out with minimal makeup to attended rehearsals.

As Amanda emerged from the Theatre Royal after practicing her role for Shrek the Musical she showed off her youthful looks.


The actress was dressed casually in a pair of white jeans and a gold vest covered with a cream kaftan and sheepskin lined boots.

Her hair which is usually seen coiffed into a sleek bob was seen with natural curls falling around her face.

Amanda was carrying a brown satchel and a Mickey Mouse printed London bag from the Disney store as she got into her car to be driven home.

Minimal makeup: Amanda, 40, looked youthful as she got into her car to head home after the practice. The actress will appear as Princess Fiona in previews of the show tomorrow


She later tweeted that the run-though with the orchestra ‘went really well’ and is ready for more rehearsals today ahead of the previews tomorrow.

The BGT judge will be bringing the character of Princess Fiona, voiced by Cameron Diaz in the animated films, to life on stage in the West End show.

Miss Holden will tread the boards alongside Nigel Lindsay as grumpy ogre Shrek, Richard Blackwood as his sidekick Donkey and Nigel Harman as the villainous Lord Farquaard.

From judge to Princess: Amanda will take on the role voiced by Cameron Diaz in the animated films and seen on Britain's Got Talent


The Britain’s Got Talent judge said preparing for the musical ‘has put a smile on my face’ after she lost her baby son seven months into her pregnancy earlier this year.

She also revealed just how excited her five-year-old daughter Lexi was to see the production, which opens officially on June 14, especially as Princess Fiona is her favourite film character.

She said: ‘Lexi’s been watching me tap-dance in the kitchen. She’s dying to see the full show.’



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How Amanda is still Holden back the years: Is Botox the reason she can cover the Royal Wedding flawlessly?

By Ben Todd


Flawless: Amanda reports for CBS in London yesterday, and Miss Holden pictured in January


When you're broadcasting to the image-obsessed U.S., it pays to look your very best.

And Amanda Holden appeared appropriately blemish free as she worked as a roving reporter covering the Royal Wedding for CBS show Inside Edition.

Although she has admitted using botox in the past, in this instance, her sculpted complexion was the result of nothing more than make-up.


It's the biggest event of the century, with the entire world planning to tune in and watch.

So it's no wonder every single television channel is planning to run coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding tomorrow.

And as well as British presenters hosting the coverage on television channels in the UK, they have also been employed Stateside.

Amanda Holden is one of the personalities who will be cashing in on the big day by presenting coverage in America.

Lady in red: Amanda Holden is leading the Brits hosting US TV coverage of the Royal Wedding

What do you think? Amanda interviewed some avid supporters for CBS show Inside Edition


The 40-year-old presenter was seen interviewing supporters outside Westminster Abbey for CBS show Inside Edition this morning.

Taking to her Twitter page to tell fans about the experience, Amanda wrote: 'Just been interviewing For INSIDE EDITION the lovely ( mad) people who are camping for the best view of Wedding! Fab atmos & What Spirit!! X'

And Amanda isn't the only British personality to have found a role hosting US coverage of the wedding.

Yesterday, Cat Deeley was seen proudly back on her home turf as she shot footage for coverage for CNN alongside her co-presenter Piers Morgan.

Excited: Amanda tweeted she is thoroughly looking forward to tomorrow's big day

Wedding fever: Fearne Cotton interviews wedding guest Ben Fogle


The 34-year-old presenter looked in her element as she ran around the media area across from Buckingham Palace today in a summery outfit of cream blouse and leather shorts.

Piers was spotted interviewing George Michael at the international media studios outside Buckingham Palace, while Fearne Cotton was also present to host her Radio 1 show.

Excitement builds: Phillip Schofield and Ben Fogle pose together during a press conference outside the Palace

Access all area: Piers Morgan (left) and George Michael were both spotted inside the media centre


She interviewed Ben Fogle, who is attending the wedding tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Entertainment network E! have hired X Factor host Dermot O'Leary to assist with their coverage alongside regular anchor Giuliana Rancic for E! News.

Speaking today about the role, Dermot admitted he was less daunted than he would be if he was presenting on BBC or ITV.

What are your thoughts on the wedding? Piers interviewed George inside


He said: 'It’s quite scary, but in a good way. I think it’s interesting, because if the Beeb had asked me to do something or ITV I might not have been able to get my head around it, because I think they’d have wanted something a bit more serious and a bit more po-faced.

'And it’s not that E! aren’t treating it with any good degree of reverence, but at the same time it’s a bit more fun I think.'

Would one like a Coke? Sharon Osbourne stays refreshed in between filming


Dermot also revealed he'll be celebrating the wedding by atteding Prince Harry's
afterparty.

The X Factor host told Absolute Radio host Christian O'Connell he had an 'unofficial invite' to the event of the decade, hosted by the party-loving prince after his brother William's wedding tomorrow.

Royal correspondent: Cat Deeley on location at Buckingham Palace today, where she is reporting for CNN on the Royal wedding


Dermot said: 'I’ve sort of got the unofficial invite to Harry’s do afterwards, which is obviously the party we all want to go to.'

Sharon Osbourne is another big name Brit reporting from London for American audiences. She is fronting coverage for CBS show The Insider with actress Jane Seymour.

Sharon, who went to the same hair salon as Princess Diana says: 'I am so excited to be part of the family to help bring [viewers] the biggest story on both sides of the pond since Princess Diana said 'I do!'

'About two days later I got this wonderful e-mail with four names and the invitation to talk to them about various things.

'I just thought, wouldn't it be great to actually [cover] this with someone and do it properly and actually get the inside scoop!'

Sharon's daughter Kelly will also be involved in coverage from LA, presenting a special edition of the E! channel's Fashion Police.

The Brits aren't the only ones excitedly preparing for the big day.

Stars of major American news networks have been landing in London this week.

CBS News anchor Katie Couric is in town, and excitedly tweeted a picture of her wearing her wedding fascinator this week.

Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters will be leading the ABC network coverage.

Hats off to you: American news anchor Katie Couric excitedly tweeted this picture of her wedding fascinator

Media centre: International networks are cramming into the specially erected stands opposite Buckingham Palace


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Amanda Holden goes shopping in sexy shiny black leggings and studded stiletto boots

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

She's got the look: Amanda Holden looks every inch the sexy rock chick as she shopped in north London today


She can do cute, she can do classy and she even looks good in a pair of trackies.
And today, Amanda Holden proved that she can also do rock chick sexy.

The Britain's Got Talent judge was snapped out shopping in north London today, looking very foxy in tight black shiny leggings.


Thinking of the summer: Amanda looks at a pair of cropped white trousers


They perfectly complemented her petite and slender figure, and she teamed them with a crisp white shirt and cropped black jacket.

But it was the towering heels that gave Amanda her edge as she strutted through Hampstead on the studded stiletto heeled boots.

She was joined by a friend and they chatted away as they went shopping for clothes.


All the gossip: Amanda and her friend have a good old natter as they leave a clothes shop


The fifth series of Britain's Got Talent The fifth starts on Saturday evening on ITV and this time, Amanda, 40, is in the driving seat.

She is joined on the judging panel by comedian Michael McIntyre and reality TV star David Hasselhoff.


Quick adjustment: Amanda balances perfectly on one leg as she sorts out one of her boots


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