Here’s a concise update on the latest news about Les Dennis and Amanda Holden.
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A March 2026 piece in the Liverpool Echo highlighted Amanda Holden’s reflections on her marriage to Les Dennis, including how their relationship began, the affair that led to their split, and the lasting impact on both of them. This article frames the story around Holden’s memoir No Holding Back and notes public interest in their divorce and subsequent lives.[1]
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The Express and other outlets have run follow-ups framing Holden’s admission that she didn’t want children with Les Dennis at the time, alongside broader reflections on why their marriage ended and how both have moved on with their lives. These pieces reiterate the dynamic of an early, high-profile marriage, a painful breakup, and later forgiveness and continuing public careers.[2][3]
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In early 2026 reporting, Les Dennis discusses healing from the split and indicates he’s found happiness in his own life, while acknowledging the enduring public interest in Holden and Dennis. This adds a sense of closure to their years-old circle of events, though they remain not in direct contact.[4]
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There have also been retrospective mentions of Holden’s appearance on Britain’s Got Talent and Dennis’s related public appearances, underscoring how their careers continue to intersect with the public eye even as personal chapters have largely moved on. Multiple outlets reference Dennis viewing Holden’s TV work without residual rancor, signaling a matured perspective on their past.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise excerpts from these articles, or look for any newer developments since May 2026. I can also summarize the key timeline and any direct quotes to give you a quick reference.