Amanda Holden has disclosed the frank words she once delivered to fellow theatregoers after growing exasperated by their conduct during a performance of Wicked.
The Britain’s Got Talent panellist confessed she has scant tolerance for audience members who disturb live productions, recalling how she tackled a family positioned behind her while viewing the acclaimed musical.
Speaking at festivities commemorating the 80th anniversary of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in south London, Amanda revealed she hasn't hesitated to confront individuals whose behaviour detracts from performances.
"I've told people off for making noise," she informed the Daily Mail's Richard Eden.
She then recalled one notable incident at Wicked, where a family seemed to have smuggled food into the venue.
"I was watching Wicked and there was this family behind me - they literally had a packed lunch. I said, 'You're not in your lounge'."
According to Amanda, the group appeared baffled by her intervention, prompting her to become even more forthright.
"They looked at me going, 'What's she talking about?'"
"I said: 'Please put the lid on your sandwich box and watch this amazing performance.'"
The presenter also encouraged audiences to properly embrace the theatrical experience rather than approaching it carelessly.
"Make an effort, go have a gin and tonic, dress up - don't rattle your sweets and turn your bloody phone off."
Her remarks follow another frank disclosure from the TV personality that caused astonishment on her Heart Radio programme. During a chat about the key ingredients for a successful marriage with co-host Jamie Theakston, Amanda revealed her thoughts on research suggesting couples should share at least 10 kisses per week.
The 55-year-old, who wed Chris Hughes in 2008, quipped that the number seemed rather modest.
"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."
A bewildered Jamie questioned whether she genuinely kissed her spouse that frequently, prompting Amanda to declare: "I would say so."
She then added: "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."
When Jamie remained doubtful, Amanda stood by her assertion, saying: "What do you mean? I think that's the easiest thing to get out the way in a marriage."
The study also recommended couples should express "I love you" nine times weekly, enjoy regular romantic evenings and engage in frequent heartfelt discussions.
Nevertheless, Amanda confessed some of those goals prove more challenging to meet. Juggling professional obligations while raising two daughters means intimate dinners with her spouse are fairly uncommon.
"Me and Chris, if we're lucky, we might go out for dinner once a month on our own," she said. She was similarly sceptical about the suggestion for profound discussions, jesting: "We definitely don't have meaningful conversations, that's up to nearly three a week! Ours are like, 'What do you want for your tea? What are our plans for Sunday?' That's as deep and meaningful as it gets."
