Amanda Holden has opened up about her marriage to Les Dennis, revealing a side to their relationship that fans had long speculated about. In a candid interview, the Britain’s Got Talent judge admitted that when she married Les in 1995, she was “very young” and still had “a lot to learn about life.” 
Amanda, then 24, married Les, who was 42 at the time, and their relationship quickly became a focal point of media attention. However, the couple’s marriage ended after years of ups and downs, with the most significant blow being Amanda’s affair with TV co-star Neil Morrissey. They separated in 2000 but briefly reconciled before ultimately divorcing in 2003.
Speaking about her time with Les, Amanda reflected on the motivations behind their marriage. “There is a sort of safety in a relationship like that,” she admitted, acknowledging the age gap and the dynamic between them. Amanda also addressed the issue of whether she married Les looking for a “father figure,” hinting that there may have been elements of that in her initial attraction.
Les himself has made light of their age gap in the past, joking about the public’s perception of their relationship. He shared a funny moment on a podcast in 2019 about Amanda asking to place a bet during Grand National Day, with the plumber commenting on the situation, adding fuel to the public curiosity around their dynamic.
But it wasn’t just about the age gap; Amanda explained that her time on Blind Date when she was 19 also played a role in shaping her relationship choices. At that point, she famously mentioned that her ideal man was Jack Nicholson, who was 33 years older than her.
In her interview with The Times, Amanda also addressed her relationship with Simon Cowell, shutting down rumours that the two had ever dated. She said, “No, he teases me it was a date but it wasn’t. We went out for dinner, and I took my best friend.”
Now married to Chris Hughes since 2008, with whom she shares two children, Amanda reflected on her growth since her marriage to Les. Despite the struggles and public scrutiny, Amanda says she’s learned valuable lessons about herself and what she wants from a partner.
Amanda’s honest reflections give us a rare glimpse into the complexities of her past relationships, shedding light on the motivations behind her marriage to Les and the events that ultimately led to their separation. As she continues her career on Britain’s Got Talent and raises her family, it’s clear that Amanda has found a sense of peace and clarity about her past.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
