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Amanda Holden is left reeling in shock over former child star's appearance - 15 years after he defied the odds to beat severe health condition and star in festive smash Nativity!
Amanda Holden was left completely stunned by Nativity! child star who looks completely unrecognisable 14 years after starring in the hit Christmas film.
hit screens back in 2009 starring Martin Freeman as Paul Maddens, Jason Watkins as Gordon Shakespeare and Marc Wootton portrayed Desmond Poppy. He was diagnosed with Craniosynostosis, a birth defect in which the bones in a baby's skull join together too early, when he was just two - with doctors warning his parents he may not survive a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain. Determined to live life in the limelight, Ben then beat 500 other young hopefuls to win the role of Bob in the hit film, Nativity, having turned up to the auditions wearing an audacious outfit of neon green shorts, legwarmers and a t-shirt with the slogan 'Born To Dance' on it.
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