Amanda Holden directly criticizes Holly Willoughby's presenting skills during a live broadcast.
Amanda Takes a Dig at Holly During Heart Breakfast Show
Amanda Holden, the spitfire radio presenter, has stirred things up with a snarky remark aimed at Holly Willoughby during a live broadcast on Heart Breakfast.
Amanda, 54, was chatting with her co-host Jamie Theakston when she made a jibe at Holly's presenting skills. In a surprising turn of events, it seemed like Amanda was comparing her Netflix series, "Cheat: Unfinished Business," to Holly's reality show "Celebrity Bear Hunt," both airing on the same platform.
When discussing the potential renewal of their show, Amanda seemed to hint at rumors suggesting it would be, but she remained unsure. Jamie playfully quipped, "What are they suggesting, they getting Holly Willoughby?" implying Amanda might be replaced by her fellow TV star.
A clearly shocked Amanda stammered, "I... what?!", before attempting to downplay the situation with a swift response: "No, they want a proper presenter," which seemed like a sly nod towards Holly's talents.
Jamie warned Amanda that she was going to "get in trouble" for her remark, to which she replied with a dismissive, "No one's listening."
The media is abuzz about this unexpected exchange, with subtle undertones of competition between the two popular presenters. This isn't the first time the entertainment industry has seen such public spats between prominent figures.
Amanda and Holly, both familiar faces on ITV, have shared the screen on various shows, including "This Morning." Holly has previously hosted "This Morning" alongside Phil Schofield for 14 years before stepping down in 2023, and she also helmed "Dancing On Ice" until its cancellation this year.
Interestingly enough, Amanda was rumored to be replacing Cat Deeley on "This Morning" late last year. However, during a chat with Ashley Roberts, Amanda denied these hearsay, expressing her admiration for Cat Deeley and her work on "This Morning."
After the recent dimension added to their ongoing camaraderie, it will be interesting to see how this controversy unfolds in the future.
In a bold move, Amanda has now ventured beyond ITV and into the global streaming world. Last week, her new series, "Cheat: Unfinished Business," was released on Netflix. The dating show examines eight ex-couples who experienced infidelity in their relationships, offering them a chance for second chances.
The outspoken presenter, who shares daughters Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13, with husband Chris Hughes, has always dreamed of hosting a dating series. According to her, "Cheat: Unfinished Business" is her "dream job." She expressed her excitement about the series, as it presents an opportunity to meet and help couples work through their problems and find resolution.
"During the discussion about the renewal of their show, Amanda hinted at rumors suggesting a shift in their business collaborations, perhaps implying a move into each other's domains of entertainment. This led to speculation about the potential competition between Amanda's Netflix series, such as 'Cheat: Unfinished Business,' and celebrities like Holly Willoughby, who also have shows on the same platform like 'Celebrity Bear Hunt.'"
"Amidst the ongoing competition in the pop-culture sphere, with celebrities like Amanda and Holly being key figures in business, entertainment, and even reality TV, it remains to be seen how their camaraderie and potential rivalry will unfold in the future, especially as they each navigate their respective ventures in the streaming world."
