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Amanda Holden has admitted her daring outfit for the Royal Variety Performance could spark Ofcom complaints.
The actress, 53, co-hosted this year's event with comedian Alan Carr at London's Royal Albert Hall.
The annual fundraising event saw a string of famous faces including Sir Elton John, Ted Lasso's Ellie Taylor, and Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas perform in front of King Charles, with the show set to air on TV in December.
Amanda, known for her risqué fashion choices, originally considered a Julien Macdonald dress with a plunging neckline and backless design for the glitzy evening, but ultimately opted for a metallic strapless gown with a winged neckline.
The strapless Lurex dress from Khaled and Marwin couture which retails at over £3,000 boasted a fitted bodice, a long column skirt and a huge embellishment front and centre.
Speaking to The Sun's TV Mag, Amanda poked fun at her outfit, saying: 'My outfit is definitely glamorous - hopefully nobody complains to Ofcom!'
Amanda Holden has admitted her daring outfit for the Royal Variety Performance could spark Ofcom complaints
Joking about her strapless Lurex dress, Amanda said that it was 'definitely glamorous' and she hoped nobody would complain
It wouldn't be the first time Amanda's bold style has sparked complaints, with one dress worn on Britain's Got Talent in 2017 leading to nearly 700 Ofcom reports.
Talking about their excitement of the evening and being in the same room as a Royal, Alan teased about Amanda's curtsying plans and quipped that she might not be able to bend low 'in that outfit'.
Amanda also shared an embarrassing wardrobe mishap from her theatre days, recalling a moment when her dress slipped during a conversation with former Conservative Party leader William Hague.
She joked: 'He was chatting away, looking me straight in the eye, and one of my boobs was hanging out!
But she reassured fans that: 'Nothing will be falling out at the Royal Variety!'
Despite Amanda's wardrobe leading to some controversial moments in the past, she has defended her racy fashion choices in the past saying: 'Fashion is about taking risks. I encourage everyone to have a little fun and be a little daring. I'd be bored playing it safe.'
She also admits that her 'sense of humour' helps her to deal with the backlash.
Four years ago, the star explained that she has her own 'committee' of people that come down to check on her outfits before a show.
Although being mindful of viewers' opinions, Amanda admitted that she 'can see what people think'.
Here's a look back at some of her most complained about outfit choices.
Julien MacDonald gown - 2017
A daring Julien Macdonald gown she wore during the semi-final of BGT in 2017 attracted a staggering 663 Ofcom complaints.
The plunging floor-length dress was slashed to the navel, with a cut-out panel that reached down to the small of her back - and came under fire when furious viewers deemed it 'inappropriate'.
But despite the £11,000 ensemble causing hundreds of viewers to complain to Ofcom, the media regulator decided not to investigate.
Ofcom said that while it recognised the dress 'had potential to offend some viewers during what is a family show' - the outfit 'would not have exceeded most viewers' expectations'.
A daring Julien Macdonald gown she wore during the semi-final of BGT in 2017 attracted a staggering 663 Ofcom complaints
The plunging floor-length dress was slashed to the navel, with a cut-out panel that reached down to the small of her back and despite the ensemble causing hundreds of viewer complaints, Ofcom, decided not to investigate
Sheer 'spiderweb' dress - 2019
In 2019 one of Amanda's dresses on the show sparked nine Ofcom complaints.
The judge, who was 48 at the time, opted for a sheer dress which showed off plenty of flesh and was branded 'inappropriate' by viewers.
In 2019 one of Amanda's sheer dresses which showed off plenty of flesh on the show sparked nine Ofcom complaints and was branded 'inappropriate' by viewers
Plunging blue gown - 2019
Amanda sparked more Ofcom complaints in a gown by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy in 2019.
Featuring a plunging neckline, the regulator said the dress received 34 complaints.
Amanda sparked more Ofcom complaints in a gown by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy
It featured a plunging neckline and the regulator said the dress received 34 complaints
Suzanne Neville dress - 2020
During an October 2020 episode, Amanda wore a plum Suzanne Neville dress with a lace corset top that flashed plenty of leg.
Of the 896 reported complaints made to Ofcom about the episode, 136 of these were about her dress.
Responding at the time on her Instagram she wrote: 'Surely there are more terrible and important things to write about...don't you agree? I'm baffled why it's still going on.'
During an October 2020 episode, Amanda wore a plum Suzanne Neville dress with a lace corset top that flashed plenty of leg and of the 896 reported complaints made to Ofcom about the episode, 136 of these were about her dress
Busty Celia Kritgarioti gown - 2020
Also in 2020, after wearing a navy Celia Kritharioti off-the-shoulder dress with a V-neckline - more Ofcom complaints were made.
Some fans thought they could see Holden's nipples out the top of her dress prompting 235 complaints.
Amanda has previously said that her daughters Hollie and Alexa 'encourage' her to look and feel her best when it comes to fashion and aren't embarrassed by her racy outfits.
Some fans thought they could see Holden's nipples out the top of her dress prompting 235 complaints
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