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Amanda Holden looked to be embracing the festive cheer as she hosted the Great Reindeer Race On The Thames and Christmas light switch on at Fulham Pier on Thursday night.
The TV star, 55, wowed in a glamorous £450 cheetah print faux fur coat from Queens of Archive which featured a white fur collar and cuffs.
Amanda completed the look with some pointed white boots as she joined Mark Wright for the festive celebrations.
This year marks the first Great Reindeer Race which saw six illuminated rowing boats decorated as reindeer race along the River Thames.
And after Mark's commentary on the race, he then joined Amanda on the pier for the riverside's Christmas light switch on.
Speaking about the event Amanda said: 'I'm completely Christmas-obsessed, so when I heard about a reindeer race on the Thames, I knew this was no ordinary celebration - London is in for a treat.
Amanda Holden wowed in a glamorous cheetah print faux fur coat as she attended the Christmas light switch on at Fulham Pier on Thursday night
The TV star, 55, wrapped up in £450 cheetah print faux fur coat from Queens of Archive which featured a white fur collar and cuffs
'I'm thrilled to be switching on the Christmas lights at Fulham Pier and helping launch what promises to be a magical festive season on the riverside.'
Mark then took to the DJ stands as the celebrations continued.
The boats were crewed by rowers from Fulham Reach Boat Club, who swapped their usual race gear for festive costumes.
It was a busy night for Christmas light switch ons as Vogue Williams and her pal Joanne McNally hosted the Christmas lights switch on at Covent Garden on the other side of London.
The TV star, 41, looked to be embracing a trendy version of Mrs Claus as she wrapped up in an eye-catching purple quilted winter coat with white fur cuffs and collar.
And Joanne was also reunited with her Traitor pal Richard E Grant for the Christmas celebrations as he switched on the lights alongside Christine Baranski.
Richard appeared in great spirits in a gold embroidered jacket and tartan scarf as he and Christine commenced the countdown.
After pushing the all-important button, the pair illuminated the Covent Garden Market Building, the magnificent 50ft Christmas tree and 300,000 LED lights throughout the neighbourhood.
Amanda completed the look with some pointed white boots as she joined Mark Wright for the festive celebrations
This year marks the first Great Reindeer Race which saw six illuminated rowing boats decorated as reindeer race along the River Thames
Speaking about the event Amanda said: 'I'm completely Christmas-obsessed, so when I heard about a reindeer race on the Thames, I knew this was no ordinary celebration - London is in for a treat'
She added: 'I'm thrilled to be switching on the Christmas lights at Fulham Pier and helping launch what promises to be a magical festive season on the riverside'
Mark then took to the DJ stands as the celebrations continued
The crowd then joined in a spirited rendition of Brenda Lee’s 1958 fitting Christmas classic, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.
Joanne also made sure to dress to impress for the event as she opted for a stylish leopard print faux fur coat, black PVC trousers and chunky black heeled boots.
Speaking about the festivities, Richard said: 'There is nowhere like Covent Garden, it is the heart of theatre land in London.
'Within one square mile, you can hit about 30 theatres. It is absolutely unique.'
Christine added: 'For an American actress in the heart of London’s great theatre district, here in Covent Garden, I’m pinching myself. It’s really a thrill.'
The event marks the official start of Covent Garden’s seven-week festive programme and the beginning of holiday season.
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