We drink champagne WHILE WALKING THE DOGS'

Amanda Holden on her Yuletide festivities, plus the exciting career move 2026 could bring!

- ARIANA LONGSON

As fairy lights deck homes around the country and Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé take over the radio, Christmas is well and truly underway. And you'll be hard pressed to find someone more excited about the festive season than Amanda Holden. 'I absolutely love Christmas,' says the star before confessing that in November her halls are already decked: 'It can never come early enough in my household!' The Britain's Got Talent judge, 54, continues, 'It's my favourite time of the year and I go completely over the top with everything in the lead-up!'

Here, Amanda, who is mum to Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13, opens up about her favourite Christmas traditions, while Woman reveals what the new year will have in store for her.

So, how does showbiz's biggest festive fanatic celebrate the most wonderful time of year? It starts with decorations to beat all decorations, as anyone who follows the presenter on Instagram will know.