Amanda Holden charity challenge 2024 UPDATES: Follow the star's five-day-ride (2024)

11th Oct 2024, 15:30By Callum Simpson

Watch the moment Amanda finishes charity bikeride

Amanda Holdentriumphantly finished her 250-mile charity bike ride, exclaiming “my bum is killing me” as she crossed the finish line and shared an emotional moment with her husband, Chris.

Amanda was greeted by her Heart co-star Ashley Roberts as she completed the ride, and she was delighted as her doting husbandChris Hughesrushed up to her to give her a huge hug.

The 53-year-old said: “Oh my goodness. My husband Chris!”

She then shared: “My bum is killing me, everything is killing me, but no that was amazing.

“Theweatherwas terrible, some of the hills were barbaric but what a gorgeous way to see the UK.”

The presenter then thanked all of the fans for coming out tocheerher on.

11th Oct 2024, 15:00By Callum Simpson

‘What a great lady’

Here are some posts of congratulations from Amanda’s Instagram page:

11th Oct 2024, 14:45By Callum Simpson

Amanda's route in full

11th Oct 2024, 14:34By Callum Simpson

Everything you need to know about Amanda's parents

Amanda is an actress and media personality, who has been a judge on talent show Britain’s Got Talent on ITV since 2007.

The 49-year-old co-host of the Heart Breakfast show, who released her debut studio album during the coronavirus pandemic,revealed she broke lockdown rules to see her elderly parents.

So what do we know about them?

Amanda Holden’s mother is Judith Mary Harrison, 71, and her stepfather is Leslie Collistor, 75.

The pair live together in a tiny hamlet near Bude, Cornwall, where Amanda’s cycle challenge started.

Amandapreviously revealed that Judith and Leslie worked as extras in films and in TV shows and appeared on Poldark.

11th Oct 2024, 14:00By Callum Simpson

Amanda Holden and Chris Hughes

Amanda married her husband, Chris, on December 10, 2008, at St Margaret’s Church inSomerset.

The reception was held at Babington House, an exclusive members only club and hotel.

As the day took place near Christmas, the chapel was decorated with fake snow and candles were lit while Christmas ivy hung over the entrance.

Chris’ best man was former Formula One driver,David Coulthard.

11th Oct 2024, 13:21By Callum Simpson

Unicorn pedal-boats and 52-mile treks

Amanda isn't the only one taking on major charity challenges this week.

Presenter Toby Tarrant is tackling a 50-mile journey on a unicorn pedal-powered boat, while Des Clarke has kicked off his 52-mile trek from Fife to Glasgow, aiming to complete the route within 24 hours.

Global's Make Some Noise is fundraising to support local projects that assist people facing life's toughest challenges.

Whether it's families dealing with a life-limiting diagnosis, individuals battling homelessness, or those experiencing isolation, the initiative offers vital support, ensuring no one has to face these difficulties alone.

11th Oct 2024, 13:10By Callum Simpson

In pictures: Amanda's journey

11th Oct 2024, 12:43By Callum Simpson

Amanda's breakfast

Amanda said she was starving while on air in the studio, but was then overjoyed to be surprised with a delicious breakfast freshly prepared by chef Tom Kerridge, who praised Amanda's journey as "unbelievable."

Tom gifted Amanda a healthy squashed potato and red pepper omelette, served with homemade baked beans.

So far, Global’s Make Some Noise has raised an incredible £1,646,239.

11th Oct 2024, 12:00By Callum Simpson

What is the Make Some Noise appeal?

It raises money for small charities across the UK.

Speaking of the challenge, Amanda said: “I can’t quite believe that I’m going to be cycling over 250 miles from my mum’s house in Cornwall to London for Global’s Make Some Noise – it’s a massive challenge!

“I’m told it’s not going to be particularly flat so I’m gonna have buns of steel by the end of this! Knowing that every mile I cover will help raise funds for those local projects providing a lifeline directly to those who need it most is what will keep me going. Plus, I’ll get the nicest Cornish send off from my mum with a big cuddle!”

11th Oct 2024, 11:30By Callum Simpson

Photo finish!

Amanda was all smiles as she crossed the finish line, celebrating with friends, fans and husband Chris Hughes as confetti exploded around her!

11th Oct 2024, 11:00By Callum Simpson

How did Amanda Holden become famous?

Amanda has enjoyed an illustrious career in the entertainment industry for over 25 years.

Her journey to success began when she was just 9-years-old when she joined Bishop’s Waltham Little Theatre Company.

Amanda continued her education through the arts and went on to attend Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts to receive specialist vocational training in acting and musical theatre.

Her first TV appearance was onCilla Black’sBlind Dateback in 1991, when she was just 19.

Embarrassingly, Amanda wasn’t selected by the bachelor on the dating show and revealed her ideal man was Jack Nicholson.

While she didn’t land herself a date, the experience did pave the way for her career on television.

Amanda also had a high-profile marriage to comedianLes Dennis.

The pair got hitched in 1995 and split temporarily after it was revealed she had been having an affair with Men Behaving Badly starNeil Morrissey.

They gave things another go before separating in 2002 and divorced the following year.

She later bagged a spot on ITV’s Wild at Heart in 2006 and starred in three series of the show alongside Stephen Timpkinson until 2008.

Amanda is best known for being a judge onBritain’s Got Talent– which she joined in 2006.

11th Oct 2024, 10:34By Callum Simpson

Amanda Holden's emotional reunion with midwife

Amanda Holden was moved to tears on Wednesday during an emotional on-air reunion with the midwife who saved her life during her daughter’s birth.

The 53-year-old star became overwhelmed when midwife Pippa Middleton surprised her live on air.

After hearing Pippa's name through her headphones, while resting before another six-hour leg of her 250-mile charity bike ride, Amanda immediately teared up, saying: "That name makes me cry!"

Amanda went on to explain: "I met Pippa years ago when I was making a documentary about midwifery and we became friends from that.

"But thereafter she supported me through my very sad stillbirth that I had with my beautiful son Theo and she’s basically been there for the whole thing."

11th Oct 2024, 09:33By Callum Simpson

Watch the moment Amanda finishes charity bike ride

Amanda Holden triumphantly finished her 250-mile charity bike ride, exclaiming "my bum is killing me" as she crossed the finish line and shared an emotional moment with her husband, Chris.

Amanda was greeted by her Heart co-star Ashley Roberts as she completed the ride, and she was delighted as her doting husbandChris Hughesrushed up to her to give her a huge hug.

The 53-year-old said: “Oh my goodness. My husband Chris!”

She then shared: “My bum is killing me, everything is killing me, but no that was amazing.

“Theweatherwas terrible, some of the hills were barbaric but what a gorgeous way to see the UK.”

The presenter then thanked all of the fans for coming out tocheerher on.

11th Oct 2024, 09:01By Callum Simpson

Amanda Holden completes ultramarathon

Amanda Holden has successfully completed her gruelling 250-mile charity bike ride, crossing the finish line in London today to cheers, confetti cannons, and an emotional reunion with her husband, Chris Hughes.

The Britain's Got Talent judge powered through five challenging days on the road, riding through Somerset, Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Surrey before finally reaching her destination just in time for Global’s Make Some Noise Day.

11th Oct 2024, 08:57By Callum Simpson

Amanda’s shock at £100,000 donation

While Amanda was fully rested and ready for another day back on her bike on Tuesday morning, the weather forecast for Day 2 was not looking good, with heavy rain and storms predicted to make that leg even harder. And the forecasts turned out to be right, as torrential rain lashed down on Amanda as she cycled through to Frome.

Her spirits were lifted, however, when she received a surprise donation of £100,000 from Universal Pictures' The Wild Robot that morning.

11th Oct 2024, 08:24By Callum Simpson

When does Amanda Holden’s ultramarathon finish?

Amanda‘s gruelling bike ride for Global’s Make Some Noise will end today when she arrives to Leicester Squarewhere Global's headquarters are located.

The radio host has said that she will be using“bum butter”from the start of the trip to the end.

She told The Sun: “I’ve got padded gussets and bum butter, but that’s just every day for me.

“I’d never heard of bum butter but now I’ve got so many varieties.

“My friends keep sending it to me.

“I’m completely covered.”

The TV host will be met byher husband Chris Hughes, five days after being waved off fromher mum Judith'shouse in Bude.

11th Oct 2024, 06:30By Louis Regan

What is the Make Some Noise appeal?

It raises money for small charities across the UK.

Speaking of the challenge, Amanda said: “I can’t quite believe that I’m going to be cycling over 250 miles from my mum’s house in Cornwall to London for Global’s Make Some Noise – it’s a massive challenge!

“I’m told it’s not going to be particularly flat so I’m gonna have buns of steel by the end of this! Knowing that every mile I cover will help raise funds for those local projects providing a lifeline directly to those who need it most is what will keep me going. Plus, I’ll get the nicest Cornish sendoff from my mum with a big cuddle!”

11th Oct 2024, 05:30By Louis Regan

‘Someone’s just given me a tenner!’

While Amanda was live on air on Heart to give an update on her gruelling trek a passer-by handed her a £10 note on Monday.

The star told listeners: “Wow! Someone just gave me a tenner! … Thank you … thank you!”

The star’sBig Ride To Workwill see her cycle from her mum’s house all the way to the Heart studios over the course of five days, clocking up a gruelling six hours of cycling a day.

11th Oct 2024, 04:30By Louis Regan

When Amanda Holden and Chris Hughes get married?

The pair wed on December 10, 2008, at St Margaret’s Church inSomerset.

The reception was held at Babington House, an exclusive members only club and hotel.

As the day took place near Christmas, the chapel was decorated with fake snow and candles were lit while Christmas ivy hung over the entrance.

Chris’ best man was former Formula One driver,David Coulthard.

11th Oct 2024, 03:30By Louis Regan

‘Good luck Amanda – take lots of breaks!’

Well-wishers have taken to social media to send good-luck messages to Amanda as she continues on her journey.

Here are just some of the comments from X, formerly Twitter:

11th Oct 2024, 02:30By Louis Regan

Touch and go

Holden yesterday broke down in tears as she was reunited with the hero midwife who saved her life during her daughter’s birth.The 53-year-old star became overwhelmed with emotion when midwife Pippa Middleton surprised her on air.The Britain’s Got Talent judge had peviously credited the NHS for saving her life during the traumatic birth of her daughter Hollie.Amandadied on the labour ward for 40 seconds before falling into a coma following a catastrophic haemorrhage.After hearing Pippa’s name through her headphones in her hotel room, before another six hour leg on the bike, Amanda said: “That name makes me cry!”She explained how she knew Pippa, telling listeners: “I met Pippa years ago when I was making a documentary about midwifery and we became friends from that.“But thereafter she supported me through my very sad stillbirth that I had with my beautiful son Theo and she’s basically been there for the whole thing.”

11th Oct 2024, 01:30By Louis Regan

When did Amanda Holden and Les Dennis divorce?

Amanda was previously married toLes Dennisfor eight years from 1995 to 2003.

Les Dennis became a household name while presenting Family Fortunes, from 1987-2002.

However, Amanda reportedly cheated on him in 2000 with actorNeil Morrissey.

Amanda began dating her now husband Chris while divorcing Les.

10th Oct 2024, 00:30By Louis Regan

How do I keep track of Amanda Holden’s ultramarathon route?

Fans can follow this live blog and track the star’s charity bike ride by listening in toHeart FM.

10th Oct 2024, 23:30By Louis Regan

How did Amanda Holden become famous?

Amandahas enjoyed an illustrious career in the entertainment industry for over 25 years.

Her journey to success began when she was just 9-years-old when she joined Bishop’s Waltham Little Theatre Company.

Amanda continued her education through the arts and went on to attend Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts to receive specialist vocational training in acting and musical theatre.

Her first TV appearance was onCilla Black’sBlind Dateback in 1991, when she was just 19.

Embarrassingly, Amanda wasn’t selected by the bachelor on the dating show and revealed her ideal man was Jack Nicholson.

While she didn’t land herself a date, the experience did pave the way for her career on television.

Amanda also had a high-profile marriage to comedianLes Dennis.

The pair got hitched in 1995 and split temporarily after it was revealed she had been having an affair with Men Behaving Badly starNeil Morrissey.

They gave things another go before separating in 2002 and divorced the following year.

She later bagged a spot on ITV’s Wild at Heart in 2006 and starred in three series of the show alongside Stephen Timpkinson until 2008.

Amanda is best known for being a judge onBritain’s Got Talent– which she joined in 2006.

10th Oct 2024, 22:30By Louis Regan

When was Debbie Holden’s serious car accident?

Debbie Holden was involved in a life threatening,single-vehicle car accident in 2016.

The 44, Debbie was in a “critical but stable” in hospital in Cornwall.

Her sister Amanda kept a bedside vigil while she recovered – after hearing of the news while she was attending Simon Cowell’s 57th birthday party, and fleeing to lend her support.

Debbie narrowly escaped death in an earthquake in Nepal just a year prior to the accident.