February 16th 2025.
A social media post shared by Amanda Holden has recently been removed due to a breach of guidelines. The 53-year-old actress and judge on Britain's Got Talent was found to have broken a BBC rule in the post, which has since been taken down.
When she's not busy judging talent on the popular show, Amanda often spends her time working on properties in Europe with her close friend, comedian Alan Carr. The two even had their own BBC series called "Amanda and Alan's Italian Job," and have since appeared on the Spanish version together.
In the episodes, Amanda can often be seen wearing a navy blue boiler suit with the words "Handy Mandy" embroidered on the back. This garment has also been used by Amanda to promote her interior design range, BundleBerry, on a shopping channel called QVC.
Amanda shared a short video on her Instagram on February 3, announcing her appearance on QVC to sell products from her brand. In the clip, she can be seen measuring and hanging items while the iconic music from the 80s show The A Team plays in the background. However, the post was flagged as an advertisement.
According to reports, Amanda was asked to remove the post on Friday as it goes against the BBC's guidelines on commercial work. Their rules state that actors and artists who appear on BBC shows should not promote products or companies in a way that mimics or replicates their on-air roles.
A spokesperson for the BBC stated that Amanda has since taken down the post and has been reminded of her responsibilities as a BBC presenter when using social media. This is not the first time a BBC presenter has faced backlash for appearing in advertisements, as in 2021, DIY SOS host Nick Knowles was temporarily replaced for starring in a Shreddies commercial.
When asked about the situation on This Morning, Nick addressed it as "odd" to see someone else stepping into his role. He explained that it was a misunderstanding and that he was unable to host the show due to a conflict of interest.
As of now, it is unclear if Amanda will face any further consequences for her post. Metro has reached out to both the BBC and Amanda's representatives for comment. If you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, you can contact the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you!
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