BGT judge Amanda Holden joins Madame Tussauds Blackpool with glamorous new wax figure
A new wax figure of TV favourite Amanda Holden has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds Blackpool, joining the attraction’s star-studded A-List line-up.
The figure will be available for visitors to see from Saturday, March 28, after making its debut live on Heart Breakfast, where listeners were given a first glimpse before it travelled to Blackpool.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge was first invited to join the attraction last year in a surprise on-air moment during the show.
Her wax likeness has been styled in a gold Nadine Merabi jumpsuit, previously worn during Heart’s Make Me a Millionaire, capturing her signature glamorous look.
Holden viewed the finished figure for the first time alongside her Heart co-star Jamie Theakston, following months of work by Madame Tussauds’ team of artists.
The process included detailed measurements to ensure an accurate likeness.
Speaking about the unveiling, Holden said: “It’s such an incredible honour to be asked. When I was first approached, I genuinely thought it might be a joke. Seeing it today, in real life, is just unbelievable – I’m absolutely thrilled.
“I can’t wait to show my parents; they won’t be able to believe it.
“I’ve always have such a wonderful time in Blackpool. It’s a beautiful seaside town filled with warm, brilliant people. We love filming Britain’s Got Talent there – we come to Blackpool for the people, the audience always goes wild.”
She added that she is looking forward to seeing the figure in place when she returns later this year for filming.
Janine Marshall, general manager at Madame Tussauds Blackpool, said: “Amanda Holden is one of the UK’s most recognisable and well-loved personalities, so we’re thrilled to welcome her into our A-List line-up.
“Her energy, humour and style make her a perfect fit for the attraction, and we can’t wait for guests to meet her stunning new figure.”
Madame Tussauds Blackpool is home to more than 80 wax figures, including celebrities, sporting stars and members of the Royal Family.