Amanda Holden turned heads as she made a dramatic entrance to the first Britain's Got Talent auditions of 2023 wearing nothing but a sharp blazer and a pair of killer high heels.
The judge, 51, who is known for her risqué BGT outfits, wore an oversized blue blazer with her wavy locks down, as filming started for the new season.
Simon Cowell has also arrived, wearing his trademark dark shirt and jeans with sunglasses, while hosts Ant and Dec greeted excited crowds, as did Simon.
The long-running ITV show has been hit with a series of controversies involving its changing judging panel, with Bruno Tonioli 's arrival rumoured to be causing tension behind the scenes.
Amanda leaves her hotel for the BGT auditions (Timmie/GoffPhotos.com)
Amanda Holden stunned in her blazer (Timmie/GoffPhotos.com)Last week the Mirror exclusively revealed Bruno, 67, had been chosen to replace David Walliams on the talent show.
Amanda Holden hits the beach in her New Year's Eve outfit after partying
Walliams left under a cloud last year after crude comments he made about a woman and calling a pensioner a 'c***' during filming for the show in 2020 were leaked.
The comedian's spot on the panel was filled by vivacious Strictly judge Tonioli - with head judge Cowell rumoured to have gone over his bosses' heads after they eyed up Alan Carr for the upcoming series.
Simon Cowell arrives for the auditions (GC Images)
Ant McPartlin is hugged by a fan (Tim Merry/Daily Mirror)Praising the addition of Tonioli, one source revealed: "He and Simon have long hoped to work together so this has proved the perfect opportunity.
"Everyone’s very excited," they claimed.
Rumours have since been swirling that Bruno's signing may have ruffled a few feathers with allegations that long-standing judges Amanda and Alesha Dixon are 'furious' that Bruno will receive the same wage as them.
The Italian is reportedly set to bag the same £850,000 salary as the mainstays – with Alesha, 44, joining in series six and veteran Amanda, 51, being on the show since 2007 when it first began.
Host Dec greets fans (Tim Merry/Daily Mirror)The insiders have claimed the pair are unhappy that former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno has walked into the job on the same wage as them, despite their experience and longevity.
A source told The Sun : "It’s a bit of a headache for BGT given filming for the next series begins at the London Palladium on Tuesday.
"Bruno was still ironing out his contract on Friday too so it’s all very much down to the wire."
Alesha and Amanda were said to be holding back on singing on the dotted line until a replacement for David Walliams was confirmed and the pair are said to have since quizzed their bosses on their wage.
Amanda Holden strips off to white bikini ahead of return to radio show
It has even been claimed an initial seven-figure deal for Bruno was lowered over fears of a backlash – but Bruno recieving the same amount as his fellow judges has also "caused a rift".
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