Amanda Holden left her Heart Breakfast producer red-faced after announcing a controversial decision regarding her daughter's mobile phone. The mother of two, who shares daughters Lexi and Hollie with husband Chris Hughes, made the comments during an on-air discussion about young people's social media usage and also expressed skepticism about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
On-Air Discussion About Social Media Curfews
Speaking on the June 12 episode, co-host Jamie Theakston mentioned Starmer's reported plans to impose a curfew on 16 and 17-year-olds using social media apps late at night, which could be announced as early as next Monday. Amanda supported the proposal but felt cynical about the Prime Minister's intentions and had no idea how it might be implemented.
The Britain's Got Talent judge stated: "I mean, raising the age is something that I think every single person in this country is for. I don't know why Keir Starmer's taking so much time."
She added: "I'm going to be very cynical and say he's doing it just cos he needs some sort of boost to his leadership. And if that's...if he's using it for that, then good luck, but we should still kick him out."
Producer's Reaction
Jamie suggested that one of the main problems with the concept is how easy it is to circumvent age checks on social media. Amanda responded: "I don't know how they're going to legislate it. I've no idea. I have no idea."
She continued: "All I know is I'm wiping...I'm wiping everything on my daughter's phone. She has private accounts, but it's all going. She's gonna hate me, but I don't care."
Amanda added: "I know. I'm really ballsy about it because I... Keir Starmer and all that lot are getting on my nerves about it." As she continued, she noticed something in the studio: "Oh, my producer's gone very red in the face. Sorry, I forgot it wasn't LBC; it's Heart Breakfast."
Earlier Marriage Admission
Earlier this week, Amanda made an admission about her marriage live on air, sparking disbelief from Jamie. She asked him what he thought was the secret to a happy marriage, then referred to research highlighting the importance of kissing at least 10 times a week.
She said: "Which I think is quite low in seven days, even by my standards and my husband, who nags me all the time, would say you do that in a day, 10 kisses, probably."
Jamie replied: "You kiss your husband 10 times a day?" Laughing, she replied: "I would say so. Even if I gave him a Glaswegian one. Everyone in Scotland would know what that is. But yeah we do, we have a good old snog." Jamie said he didn't believe her, but she responded: "What do you mean? I think that's the easiest thing to get out the way in a marriage."
