Amanda Holden tells Alan Carr she ‘regrets ‘hurting' Les Dennis in candid remarks on marriage
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge also conceded the upset ‘shaped’ who she is now
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on Les Dennis and Amanda Holden (as of April 2026):
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Amanda Holden and Les Dennis have largely moved on since their 1990s-early 2000s separation. Holden is now married to Chris Hughes and has two daughters; Dennis married Claire Nicholson in 2009 and has two children with her. This is consistent with interview coverage noting both have rebuilt their lives and kept some polite public distance.[3][5]
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Holden has publicly discussed the past, including admitting she did not want children with Les Dennis and acknowledging difficult moments in their marriage. She has described moving on and focusing on her family and career, with later interviews indicating forgiveness and growth over time.[5][3]
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In retrospective discussions, both have spoken about healing from the split. Dennis has said hurt has been healed and that he’s happy for Holden’s happiness, while Holden has reflected on lessons learned and the importance of moving forward.[7][5]
Notes:
- Coverage centers on past events (affair era) and current separate lives rather than ongoing drama. If you’d like, I can pull the very latest single-article summaries or fetch the most recent headlines from specific outlets for you.
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