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Amanda Holden 'ready to pull out' of Britain's Got Talent over daughter’s terrifying illness and hospital dash


Amanda Holden has opened up about the 'terrifying' moment she discovered her teen daughter, Lexi, had been struck down by a life-threatening illness, leaving her fearing the worst

Recounting the dreadful ordeal, which coincided with BGT's finals week, to The Sun, Amanda remembered spending "all day" in the hospital, before her husband, Chris Hughes, would take over, allowing her to dash to the TV studio. The proud mum of two said she had "no hesitation in pulling out of the show" amid her daughter's illness (Image: Instagram/Amanda Holden)Reflecting on the gruelling week, she shared: "I was getting about two hours' sleep a night, but all I cared about was Lexi getting better." Amanda with her two daughters Lexi and Hollie (Image: Instagram/Amanda Holden)The TV star also wants to highlight the symptoms of the bacterial infection, which can easily be mistaken for stress and anxiety.

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