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Amanda Holden centre of attention at DD’s 18th

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ThatIsOutrageous · 21/01/2024 14:36

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12988607/Amanda-Holden-ensures-eyes-sequin-ord-dancing-storm-viral-hit-Murder-Dancefloor-daughter-Lexis-18th-birthday-party.html

Is it me or is Amanda Holden a total narcissist? (I know that word gets thrown around a lot on here but I think she absolutely is one). What kind of mother wants to be centre of attention at her DD’s 18th Birthday bash? Confused
Poor Lexi.

So aibu?

Amanda Holden stuns in sequin co-ord at daughter Lexi's 18th birthday

The radio presenter, 52, pulled out all the stops to celebrate her eldest child's milestone birthday.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12988607/Amanda-Holden-ensures-eyes-sequin-ord-dancing-storm-viral-hit-Murder-Dancefloor-daughter-Lexis-18th-birthday-party.html

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Zone2NorthLondon · 21/01/2024 17:16

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:08

If you don’t watch anything she’s in how do you know it’s schlocky?

Schlocky = cheap and of poor quality.

She’s done plenty of West End shows, some TV dramas and comedies.

What was it you thought she did that was ‘schlocky’?

Are you her agent?a super fan? Literally it doesn’t matter what I think,she millions if fans,well paid schlock gigs, a lavish lifestyle and everyone is talking about her

I am salaried and working away in a completely other life

i bet she’s aware its schlock, but hey it’s popular,well paid schlock.

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 21/01/2024 17:18

Completely off point but a LONG time ago (1999)? I was on the Central Line with Amanda Holden, sitting next to her from Mile End, where I got on, to Holborn, where she got off. A creepy bloke made a inappropriate comment to her as he walked past us before getting off, and we mocked/ laughed about him together. She seemed sweet and down-to-earth in that moment and we had a female solidarity moment. So I've always had a sneaking liking for her. Think she gets harsh press.

AddictedtoStarmix · 21/01/2024 17:21

Seriously, what a thread! She has had a child that was stillborn, several miscarriages, do you not think she feels a great sense relief and pride that her daughter has reached adulthood.
She danced at her daughter's party (which she no doubt paid for(or was sponsored for)), not exactly crime of the century.

DewHopper · 21/01/2024 17:22

ThatIsOutrageous · 21/01/2024 14:44

I think I would’ve died of embarrassment if my mum had come to my 18th Birthday party, let alone made herself centre of attention like it was her 18th.

And yes her DD’s are much prettier than her, bet she hates that!

Edited

You sound nice.

SloaneStreetVandal · 21/01/2024 17:22

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:05

Did no one ever tell you comparison is the thief of joy?

Stand down Karen.
There are several smarmy TV dolts (female AND male, would you believe 😲) I cba with; your best buddy just happens to be one of them. When I opened this thread and glanced at the article, my first thought was she's probably leaked those pics herself!

You're judging by your own standards btw in presuming that having the ick over someone (who happens to also be female) equals jealousy.

AlLumi · 21/01/2024 17:23

PinkiOcelot · 21/01/2024 14:37

She thinks the absolute world of herself!

Good. I hope my daughters grow up to feel the same way about themselves.

DewHopper · 21/01/2024 17:23

AddictedtoStarmix · 21/01/2024 17:21

Seriously, what a thread! She has had a child that was stillborn, several miscarriages, do you not think she feels a great sense relief and pride that her daughter has reached adulthood.
She danced at her daughter's party (which she no doubt paid for(or was sponsored for)), not exactly crime of the century.

Precisely this. But people cannot help but criticise.

How fucking dare she be a middle aged woman, look great and be having a fab time?

Mistletoewench · 21/01/2024 17:26

MrsDoylesLastTeabag · 21/01/2024 17:18

Completely off point but a LONG time ago (1999)? I was on the Central Line with Amanda Holden, sitting next to her from Mile End, where I got on, to Holborn, where she got off. A creepy bloke made a inappropriate comment to her as he walked past us before getting off, and we mocked/ laughed about him together. She seemed sweet and down-to-earth in that moment and we had a female solidarity moment. So I've always had a sneaking liking for her. Think she gets harsh press.

I think she gets a hard press too, I like her, she looks like a right laugh.
Shes only having a dance at her daughter’s 18th, hardly crime of the century.
why are woman in this day and age shamed for having a good time ?
Everyone in the photos look happy, what’s the harm ?
I really don’t get it ?

LauderSyme · 21/01/2024 17:26

@SloaneStreetVandal she's probably leaked those pics herself!

Correct. She shared the video on her Instagram page. Not exactly a sneaky leak!

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:27

Zone2NorthLondon · 21/01/2024 17:16

Are you her agent?a super fan? Literally it doesn’t matter what I think,she millions if fans,well paid schlock gigs, a lavish lifestyle and everyone is talking about her

I am salaried and working away in a completely other life

i bet she’s aware its schlock, but hey it’s popular,well paid schlock.

No I’m just wondering why anyone would say someone stars in cheap and low quality shows when they haven’t watched a single show in question? Can you answer why? You said you don’t watch ANY of her work but continue to use the word “schlocky”? How do you know?

That’s literally like me saying your salaried and working away job must be a pile of shite. I have no idea if it is or not and it would be ridiculous and twattish to say it was, but it’s the same prinicple

NoMoreFalafelsForYou · 21/01/2024 17:27

@PinkiOcelot

She thinks the absolute world of herself!

And even if she did, so bloody what?!
Nothing wrong with loving yourself and self confidence.

DewHopper · 21/01/2024 17:27

AlLumi · 21/01/2024 17:23

Good. I hope my daughters grow up to feel the same way about themselves.

THIS!

fishonabicycle · 21/01/2024 17:27

It's just the same old shit - if you dare to be old and in the public eye, god forbid you have fun. You should be home knitting and wearing a cardigan.

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:29

SloaneStreetVandal · 21/01/2024 17:22

Stand down Karen.
There are several smarmy TV dolts (female AND male, would you believe 😲) I cba with; your best buddy just happens to be one of them. When I opened this thread and glanced at the article, my first thought was she's probably leaked those pics herself!

You're judging by your own standards btw in presuming that having the ick over someone (who happens to also be female) equals jealousy.

Leaked what pics??

The video was taken from her public Instagram. What ‘pics’ do you mean?

It seems you ‘CBA’ with her based on her looks - which men can you not be arsed with based on how they look?

And no I’m not judging by my own standards - you are clearly pathetically jealous, the end. Why else would you use such rancid language about someone you don’t know who never did you harm and seems like a pleasant enough person?

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:30

AlLumi · 21/01/2024 17:23

Good. I hope my daughters grow up to feel the same way about themselves.

The women who come on and make such disparaging remarks about other women…it does make me wonder how they are raising their own daughters and if those daughters have low self esteem because they live in a home that sees women who look after themselves of low value

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:31

LauderSyme · 21/01/2024 17:26

@SloaneStreetVandal she's probably leaked those pics herself!

Correct. She shared the video on her Instagram page. Not exactly a sneaky leak!

These bloody celebrities leaking their content all over a platform designed for that kind of content. NARCISSISTS 🤣🤣

SloaneStreetVandal · 21/01/2024 17:34

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:29

Leaked what pics??

The video was taken from her public Instagram. What ‘pics’ do you mean?

It seems you ‘CBA’ with her based on her looks - which men can you not be arsed with based on how they look?

And no I’m not judging by my own standards - you are clearly pathetically jealous, the end. Why else would you use such rancid language about someone you don’t know who never did you harm and seems like a pleasant enough person?

Oh do shut up 🙄 I cba with simon cowell or lorraine kelly either - my response to either of those would've been worse 😂 I doubt though you'd be throwing out the jealous pish about those two... like I said, this jealousy presumption reflects on you, no one else 🙂

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:36

SloaneStreetVandal · 21/01/2024 17:34

Oh do shut up 🙄 I cba with simon cowell or lorraine kelly either - my response to either of those would've been worse 😂 I doubt though you'd be throwing out the jealous pish about those two... like I said, this jealousy presumption reflects on you, no one else 🙂

No, it reflects on you- the jealous one. Having to resort to saying she’s famous because of her exH she divorced over 2 decades ago and who is now pretty much unknown is just a bit of a desperate comment in the middle of a horribly misogynistic post.

Just own it FFS.

LakeTiticaca · 21/01/2024 17:37

At 18 I would have died of embarrassment at the sight of my mother doing that

SloaneStreetVandal · 21/01/2024 17:38

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:36

No, it reflects on you- the jealous one. Having to resort to saying she’s famous because of her exH she divorced over 2 decades ago and who is now pretty much unknown is just a bit of a desperate comment in the middle of a horribly misogynistic post.

Just own it FFS.

You're beyond reason Karen.

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:38

SloaneStreetVandal · 21/01/2024 17:38

You're beyond reason Karen.

No, I’ve got you Bob on and you just don’t like being called out.

AlecTrevelyan006 · 21/01/2024 17:39

I like AH. She's funny and fit. Clever too.

I don't see the problem with having a dance at your daughter's birthday party.

SloaneStreetVandal · 21/01/2024 17:39

KarenNotAKaren · 21/01/2024 17:38

No, I’ve got you Bob on and you just don’t like being called out.

I couldn't give a flying fuck though 😂

EvilElsa · 21/01/2024 17:39

As someone who has actually associated with her a lot and lives nearby she is (in person) kind, polite and down to earth. She gets a lot of hate for what she looks like, but who does it even effect? So she has botox 🤷‍♀️ so she likes to look nice 🤷‍♀️. No skin off my nose.

regenerate · 21/01/2024 17:40

As someone who has actually associated with her a lot

what does that even mean?