In insights that emerged in a recent podcast episode, a close celebrity friend shared insights into Amanda Holden’s character off-camera and how she likes to “make the most” of her time off

A close celebrity pal shared insights into Amanda Holden’s personality off-camera(Image: Neil Mockford, FilmMagicvia Getty Images)

Alan Carr has offered a glimpse into Amanda Holden’s off-screen character, likening her to “Superwoman”. The comedian’s observations came during a recent episode of his travel podcast, Life’s A Beach (January 9), where the Celebrity Traitors champion spoke with Kelly Brook about her jungle experience on I’m a Celeb.

During their conversation, Alan enquired about Kelly’s husband, Jeremy Parisi, and what he was like on holidy. She responded that she generally prefers a “road trip” featuring “lots of different places”, which typically sees Jeremy taking the wheel.

She went on to note that he found their more sedentary trip to the Maldives more relaxing, as Alan suggested that Kelly finds it “hard to switch off”.

Alan, known for his talk show, Alan Carr: Chatty Man, pointed out that her role as a radio host may contribute before noting that the same was true of his close friend, Amanda Holden, who he says wants to “make the most” of her time off.

He remarked: “That’s why she’s like Superwoman, you know, ‘Let’s do this, let’s do this, let’s do this”. Kelly enquired whether the Heart FM presenter was comparable in that respect, prompting Alan to confirm: “Oh my God, yeah.”

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Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr compared Amanda to “Superwoman”(Image: Getty Images)

“Give (her) a rosé just to calm her down. ‘Let’s sit here and have a rosé’. ‘Let’s do a TikTok dance!’ ‘No, let’s just have a rosé. Let’s just sit here. Let’s not jump about’.”

In further insights about the dynamic he shares with her, Alan joked to the Radio Times that in a “world of celebrity and stuff” that can include people who are “quite up themselves”, he initially thought Amanda was “one of them”.

Amanda, widely recognised for her judging role on Britain’s Got Talent alongside record executive Simon Cowell, erupted into laughter beside her companion, as he shared that she was just like him, calling her a “female version” of himself.

It follows a report in which a journalist shared how she’d gained insight into Amanda’s character when she met her at an event in London’s Bardo.

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Alan also described Amanda as a “female version” of himself(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)

She described how Amanda made a “show-stopping entrance” in what was described as a “tight-fitting glittering gown” alongside a group of dancers “holding feather fans”, and the media personality would go on to show her “true colours”.

The Express’ Rebecca Jones observed: “To my pleasant surprise, Amanda was just as vibrant and chatty as she comes across on television and on the radio (which was a relief).”

She continued: “I’m glad she came across as she does on television and was impressed with how much time she gave everyone who approached her, showing such warmth and kindness.

“Whether she’s just a showbiz professional or genuinely loves to network and mingle, Amanda made all those in attendance feel welcome.”