Television presenter Amanda Holden has revealed a quirky truth about her husband Chris Hughes: she makes him appear on social media just twice a year to show he’s still around. Amanda, 54, and Chris, 51, have been together for over two decades, marrying in 2008 after meeting in 2003. The couple share two daughters, Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13.
Despite their long relationship, Amanda says their marriage continues to feel fresh. However, the pair have very different attitudes toward the spotlight. Chris, a record producer, is famously camera-shy and avoids red carpet events and public appearances, especially those involving Amanda’s high-profile career.
Speaking to The Times, Amanda explained: “It does still feel fresh. We’re very different people. He can’t stand the limelight, hates red carpets, hates turning up anywhere with me, so he doesn’t. Twice a year he gets forced to go on my Instagram just to prove he exists. I will only listen to him on the business side of life. In other ways, I’m very spontaneous and don’t listen to him at all.”
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Amanda has spoken openly before about the ups and downs of marriage, acknowledging that, like every couple, she and Chris face their challenges. “We have ups and downs like everyone else,” she told Hello! magazine earlier this year. “But when I was looking at the pain and suffering that some of the people we were working with were going through, I felt so grateful that I had somebody in my life with no complications. My husband and I always have this joke where we go: ‘God, our relationship still feels so fresh.’ Twenty-two years does feel like a long time, but it still feels new to me. I think that’s because it’s ever-evolving.”
Aside from her marriage, Amanda also shared personal preferences for relaxation. When asked if she preferred reading a novel or watching Netflix, she said it depends on the season. “I have the biggest pile of books I’m taking on holiday, and I’m even more excited about reading them than I am about seeing long-lost friends. But in winter I’m up to my eyeballs in Netflix and Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. I love The Morning Show and Bad Sisters. The Handmaid’s Tale is hands-down the best thing I’ve ever seen.”