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AMANDA Holden's famous friends sent her cheeky messages as she celebrated her boozy birthday at Heart Radio today.

The talent show judge and star celebrated her 50th live on-air with fellow celebs Piers Morgan, Kylie Minogue and Alesha Dixon showering her with love.

Amanda Holden celebrated her boozy birthday live on Heart radio today with cheeky messages from her celeb friends
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Amanda Holden celebrated her boozy birthday live on Heart radio today with cheeky messages from her celeb friends

Fellow radio hosts Jamie Theakston and Ashley Roberts surprised emotional Amanda with 50 of her favourite things which included sweet video messages from her family and friends, and her Britain’s Got Talent judges, her childhood idols Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, and a special video performance from The Dreamboys.

Piers, 55, called her over Zoom and recalled their regular boozing sessions during Britain's Got Talent filming over 10 years ago.

He joked: "Happy birthday Amanda! I’ve actually got out of bed on my day off just to pay homage to the queen, Amanda Holden.

"Seeing pictures of you drinking prosecco at 6.30am in the morning brings back such fond memories of working with you on Britain’s Got Talent".

The star heard from her idol Kylie Minogue
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The star heard from her idol Kylie Minogue
Piers chatted to Amanda over Zoom and recalled their regular boozing sessions during Britain's Got Talent filming over 10 years ago
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Piers chatted to Amanda over Zoom and recalled their regular boozing sessions during Britain's Got Talent filming over 10 years ago
Amanda began to cry after her mum phoned in
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Amanda began to cry after her mum phoned in

Alesha, 42, praised 'hard working' Amanda and said: "Happy 50th birthday to my amazing TV wife ... Your 50th birthday! You still look 25, woman!

"You’re an inspiration, you’re the hardest working woman I know in show-business. Super, super talented, an amazing friend, an incredible mother. You’re naughty, you’re funny, you’re cheeky, absolutely beautiful, I miss you so much. 

"We have shared some incredible moments over the last eight years and I feel very very lucky to have you in my life. So, here’s to you on this beautiful occasion.

"Celebrate, my darling, like you deserve to celebrate, and I can’t wait to be with you on a dance floor, shaking a leg, doing what we do best, having fun, doing our classic moves. Love you very much!"

The Heart Breakfast presenter doesn't officially reach her half-century milestone until Monday, but she wanted to make the most of the occasion.

Amanda looked sensational in a white dress as she celebrated turning 50 at work today
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Amanda looked sensational in a white dress as she celebrated turning 50 at work todayCredit: Splash News
Amanda kicked off the day in a boozy way with prosecco at 6.30am
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Amanda kicked off the day in a boozy way with prosecco at 6.30amCredit: Amanda Holden/Instagram
She was presented with am incredible cake
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She was presented with am incredible cakeCredit: PA:Press Association

Reclining on a deck chair and wearing a chic white dress, Amanda kicked off her birthday weekend at 6:30am today drinking prosecco.

She kicked her leg into the air and raised her glass for a photo on Instagram.

And there was yet more to celebrate after we revealed Amanda's homeware range on shopping channel QVC has raked in more than a £1million.

An insider said: “Amanda has the magic touch when it comes to her homeware range and she’s proved to be a sell-out hit.

“She launched Bumbleberry in 2017 and last year made over £1.1million from the brand, which sells cocktail glasses and shakers, as well as furniture like velvet covered storage trunks.

“Amanda also managed to sell out her whole range in just 45 minutes when she appeared on QVC for a special episode last year and there is no doubt her new Spring/Summer collection will do the same.

“She’ll be back on the channel today to preview her new range and everyone is expecting it to be a total sell-out once more. The lockdown has undoubtedly helped as more people are at home but even still, the sales figures for the range are incredible.”

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