Amanda Holden felt ‘outcast’ filling in for Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent

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17 Feb 2026 • 11:12 PM MYT
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  • Amanda Holden temporarily replaced Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent after he missed filming due to an injury.
  • Holden admitted she "hated" sitting in Cowell's seat, feeling "outcast" and struggling to be part of the conversation.
  • She stated she would "never" want to take his seat again, contrasting her experience with Cowell's team support.
  • During her time in the seat, Holden was joined by fellow judges Alesha Dixon, new judge KSI, and guest judge Stacey Solomon.
  • The new series of Britain's Got Talent is scheduled to return later this month, commencing on Saturday 21 February.

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