Amanda Holden's 'brutal' reason for wanting to divorce Les Dennis
Amanda Holden and Les Dennis' marriage was the showbiz wedding of the year, but it wasn't long before the cracks began to show.
www.express.co.ukHere’s the latest I can verify from public outlets about Les Dennis and Amanda Holden.
Recent coverage focuses on retrospectives about their marriage and divorce, with attention to how both have moved on and public reflections on forgiveness and consequences of their affair. Several outlets reiterate that they’re now in different relationships and have limited contact, with Amanda continuing her career and Les remaining with his own family life.[2][3][4]
In early 2026, interview references show Amanda discussing regrets about hurting people and the chaos around the divorce in candid chats, while noting that she and Les have no ongoing hard feelings and that both moved on years ago.[6][10]
Side discussions in entertainment press highlight Amanda’s long-running role on Britain’s Got Talent and her relationship history, including her marriage to Chris Hughes and Les’s marriages since the split.[2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull more specific articles or summarize any particular angle (e.g., statements from Amanda, quotes from Les, or updates about their families) with links.
Amanda Holden and Les Dennis' marriage was the showbiz wedding of the year, but it wasn't long before the cracks began to show.
www.express.co.uk‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge also conceded the upset ‘shaped’ who she is now
www.independent.co.ukAmanda Holden has admitted her regrets at 'hurting people and causing chaos' as she reflected on divorce during an emotional chat with best pal Alan Carr.
www.dailymail.co.ukAmanda Holden once confessed she didn't want children with Les Dennis, despite being married to the ex Family Fortunes star for eight years before their divorce in 2003.
www.express.co.ukAmanda Holden had an unlikely ally after her affair with Neil Morrissey
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