Pregnant and proud: Amanda Holden FINALLY shows off her bump in a tight blue dress

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Blooming: Amanda Holden shows off her baby bump for the first time outside the Britain's Got Talent auditions in Cardiff


She kept her pregnancy a secret for six months before she announcing she was expecting a baby boy three weeks ago.

But today, Amanda Holden finally gave fans a good look at her burgeoning baby bump as she attended the Britain's Got Talent auditions in Cardiff.

The actress, 39, looked glowing in a blue asymmetrical fitted dress and killer heels as she posed outside St David's Hotel as she headed to the Millennium Centre.

Despite the 7C weather, Holden felt brave enough to shed the pink jacket she has been covering her bump with in recent weeks.

She wrote on her Twitter: 'Gorgeous sunny day in Cardiff! Hope the talent is as bright.'

Joining Holden in Wales were her new fellow judges, American actor David Hasselhoff and comedian Michael McIntyre.

She added on Twitter: 'The Hoff is excited cos It's 'Cardiff Bay' Watch.'


Working mum: Holden is planning to star in the West End production of Shrek two months after giving birth


Despite expecting to give birth to her second child in March, Holden insisted it would not affect her work commitments for Britain's Got Talent and starring in the new West End production of Shrek: The Musical.

Holden will play Princess Fiona at Drury Lane when the show opens in May.

The former Cutting It star will film the Britain's Got Talent Series 5 auditions over the next weeks, before returning to the judging panel in late May in time for the live shows


Show us your bump: Holden originally kept her stomach under wraps in a grey coat, before deciding to debut her bump


The couple, who married in December 2008, are already parents to daughter Alexa, aka Lexi, who turns five later this month.

In a statement on her official website, Holden revealed her secret heartbreak last year after losing her unborn child.

It read: 'Amanda Holden and her husband Chris Hughes are delighted to announce that Amanda is 6 months pregnant with their second child.

'Their delight is increased by the fact that last year she tragically lost a baby.
'As they are sure everyone will understand they needed to get the all clear from the doctor before they shared their very happy news.'

In an interview last year, Holden admitted she had started getting broody.

She said: 'I'd love to have more children. I'm 39 so I'd be very lucky, I've got lots of friends who have waited too long. If it happens it happens. But I'm blessed with one.'


Amanda Holden arrives at the Liverpool Empire for Britain's Got Talent



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