Amanda Holden has shared a poignant reflection on her marriage to comedian Les Dennis, describing the experience as 'heartbreaking'. The Britain's Got Talent judge was married to Dennis from 1995 to 2003, and has rarely spoken about the split in such emotional terms.
In a recent interview, Holden revealed that the end of her marriage to the former Family Fortunes host was a deeply painful period in her life. She admitted that the breakdown of their relationship was 'very sad' and that she still holds affection for Dennis, who is now 70.
Holden and Dennis met when she was a young actress, and their marriage was often in the spotlight. The couple's separation was highly publicised, with Holden later finding love with record producer Chris Hughes, whom she married in 2008.
Dennis, who was part of the Strictly Come Dancing line-up in 2023, has also spoken about their marriage in the past, acknowledging the difficulties they faced. He has since remarried and continues to work in television and theatre.
Holden's candid remarks offer a rare glimpse into the personal cost of her early fame and the enduring impact of her first marriage. She emphasised that despite the pain, she has no regrets and values the lessons learned from that chapter of her life.
