Amanda Holden expresses joy over major new career move

Amanda Holden just talked about what its like to switch from talent show judging to quiz show hosting for BBC’s series, The Inner Circle.

In a candid chat with The Standard, she admitted, “It’s not a space I ever considered for myself,” but after filming the pilot for the show, the celebrity was hooked.

“We made the pilot with an amazing production team, and I found myself really enjoying the whole quizzing process,” Holden said, adding, “It’s a brilliant format that lets me chat with the contestants and bring some personality to the screen. I feel like a mix of Anne Robinson and Alexander Armstrong — quite the combo!”

As she spoke of Anne Robinson, the legendary host, nicknamed “the queen of mean,” she said, “I have a place in the Cotswolds where Anne lives.”

“She is the queen, so if The Inner Circle gets recommissioned, I’ll definitely be going to her for hosting tips. She’s super witty, very gossipy, and not nearly as scary in real life as she seems on TV. But I wouldn’t mess with her!” Amanda Holden further exclaimed.