BGT’s Amanda Holden gives stern warning to Simon Cowell about replacing her on panel
Amanda Holden has issued a stern warning to fellow judge Simon Cowell if he ever thinks about replacing her on Britain's Got Talent.
The sassy panel member, 51, pulled no punches when she was asked in a new interview who Simon could put into her chair if she was ill.
Speaking to the, the Heart Breakfast presenter said: "No one. They can just go down to a three!
She then referred to the time she fought back after dying for 40 seconds during the traumatic birth of her daughter Hollie in 2012.
Amanda added: “Don’t forget, I came out of a coma to go back on to Britain’s Got Talent. There’s no one who is taking my seat!”
But despite admitting she would be furious if Simon tried to replace her, Amanda went on to admit she was surprised the panel hasn't been shaken for so long.
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The line-up has remained the same since 2012 when Alesha Dixon joined Amanda, Simon and David Walliams.
She said: “It’s pretty incredible achievement, especially in today’s TV climate – for the same group of people to work together on the same show for so long and not fall out or be replaced!"
“I think we’re always grateful for the gig, but this year more than ever, we are happy to be back sat next to each other and be reunited.”
Britain's Got Talent made a triumphant returns to screens last night after a two year break.
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Coronavirus played havoc with production last year, meaning fans haven't seen the show since 2020.
Viewers saw Amanda and host Declan Donnelly burst into tears as dad Nick Edwards performed in front of his daughters.
Meanwhile American singer Loren Allred got the golden buzzer when Amanda pressed the all-important button.
But some fans called 'fix' after Lauren confessed she had sung the hit song Never Enough in Hollywood blockbuster The Greatest Showman.
The show continues tonight at 7.35pm on ITV
