Amanda Holden Reveals Near-Death Childbirth Experience

Amanda Holden, the 54-year-old Britain's Got Talent judge, revealed in a tearful conversation with Alan Carr that she nearly died during the birth of her daughter Hollie in 2012. In a recent episode of their BBC renovation show, Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job, Holden recounted the traumatic experience which left her in a coma, with her heart stopping for 40 seconds. Reflecting on the incident, she shared how this near-death experience shifted her perspective on life, emphasizing the preciousness and fragility of life. Despite the trauma, she found solace in the fact that her daughter was unharmed. Holden's story was shared during a reflective moment with Carr, after a day of property renovation challenges, underscoring her belief that life should be cherished. Amanda is married to Chris Hughes and they have two daughters, Lexi and Hollie.