Amanda Holden unveils dramatic hair transformation in bold red leather mini dress

Amanda Holden never disappoints when it comes to showstopping fashion, and her look for the Britains Got Talent semi-finals on Saturday was no exception.

To mark the occasion, the star, 55, stepped out in a stunning red leather mini dress that mimicked snakeskin, with structured shoulders and a cinched waist accentuated by two gold metallic discs.

She paired the dress with matching killer red heels and long gold earrings that complemented her belt, sharing a series of snaps that showed off the dazzling look in full. But there was something else that made it one of our favourites yet.

While Amanda usually styles her long blonde locks in loose curls cascading past her shoulders, it seems the presenter has undergone quite the hair transformation, debuting a sleek short bob that sat perfectly just below her chin.

After sharing the pictures on Instagram, Amanda was quickly flooded with compliments from fans who loved the new look. “Love that shorter hair (pure sass!),” penned one person, while another said: “Wow, you look absolutely stunning and loving the hair.”

A third added: “Love the shorter hair, looks beautiful!” Even Ferne Cotton couldn’t help but share the love, posting on her Stories: “We love you Amanda and your hair looked incredible last night.”

Amanda channels her inner Miranda Priestly 

Amanda also shared a comedic video of her getting into the car on the way to the BGT studios for the semi-final.

With audio from a scene from The Devil Wears Prada playing in the background, Amanda mimed Meryl Streep’s line: “And Emily?” before the camera panned to Simon Cowell, dressed in a black-grey T-shirt and black trousers, holding a brown leather bag.

Smiling behind his black aviator sunglasses, Simon was looked up and down by Amanda before she mimed again: “That’s all” – an iconic line from the 2006 film starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep.

Amanda has been celebrating The Devil Wears Prada ever since she attended the premiere alongside her lookalike daughter, Lexi, 20, last week. 

The BGT judge stepped out in a black lace-trimmed mermaid dress by Athenian couture label Celia Kritharioti, while her daughter opted for a striking red lace gown by Gosia Baczyńska.