Amanda Holden recently shared a rare, loved-up selfie on Instagram, and fans couldn’t help but comment on her husband’s shockingly youthful appearance.
The 54-year-old radio presenter looked radiant as she posed alongside her 51-year-old husband, music producer Chris Hughes.
Despite the couple’s age difference, fans were quick to express their disbelief at how young Chris looks, with many commenting that he looks more like he’s in his twenties than his fifties.
Fans React to Chris Hughes’ Youthful Look
In the comments section of Amanda’s post, fans were astonished at how fresh-faced Chris appears.
Many couldn’t get over how youthful he looked, with one commenting, “Chris looks about 28,” while another chimed in, “How does he look 20?? Both stunning.”
Other comments followed suit, praising Chris’s looks and commenting that he looks incredibly young for his age.
Amanda herself even replied to one fan, mentioning that Chris is actually younger than her, turning 52 this year.
A Deep Connection: Amanda and Chris’ Relationship
Amanda and Chris first met in Los Angeles in 2003, and after a year of dating, they tied the knot in 2008.
Over the years, they’ve built a beautiful family, welcoming two daughters, Alexa, 18, and 12-year-old Hollie.
The couple’s love story has been a long one, filled with both joy and challenges.
Amanda Opens Up About the Traumatic Birth of Daughter Hollie
Earlier this month, Amanda shared a deeply emotional moment during a conversation with Alan Carr on the show Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job.
During the episode, Amanda opened up about the harrowing birth of her daughter Hollie in 2012, which nearly cost her life.
Amanda, who became visibly emotional during the discussion, explained how she had medically “died” after complications during childbirth.
The experience, which saw Amanda fall into a coma after giving birth, left her reflecting on the fragility of life.
She shared with Alan, “When you look at massive landscapes like this, it does put things into perspective. Life is so precious.
It can disappear from you so fast.” Amanda’s brush with death has made her embrace every moment, focusing on making every second count.
A Light-Hearted Moment Amidst the Seriousness
While reflecting on such a serious and emotional topic, Amanda found a way to lighten the mood.
After discussing the gravity of life, she cracked a joke and even let out a humorous burp, giggling through an apology.
It was a moment of levity amidst a discussion that was anything but light.
Amanda Celebrates Her 54th Birthday in Style
In addition to her deep reflections on life, Amanda has also been enjoying herself.
She’s been making the most of her birthday celebrations, continuing the festivities even after her 54th birthday in February.
She threw a belated party last Saturday, keeping the celebratory spirit alive for weeks after her actual birthday.
A Look Back at Amanda’s First Marriage
Before her marriage to Chris, Amanda was married to Family Fortunes host Les Dennis.
They wed in 1995 when Amanda was just 22 and Les was 40.
Their marriage lasted for eight years before they divorced in 2003.
Their split was widely covered in the media, especially after it was revealed that Amanda had an affair with actor Neil Morrissey.
Despite her past, Amanda and Chris’s relationship has been strong, with the couple raising a family together and enjoying their years of love.