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William Walker

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden to 'quit UK for move to the US'

Long-standing Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is set to quit the UK in a move to the US, according to reports.

Amanda has been a judge on the show since its debut series, which aired in 2007. The show returned for its latest series on Saturday night on ITV and ITVX.

Now, according to reports the star could be set for a stateside move after putting her house in London up on the market and spending two weeks with producers in Los Angeles.

Her model daughter is also said to have been eyeing up three different universities in the US, at LA, Boston and New York.

Amanda has been a judge on the show since 2007 (Getty Images)

The Sun reports that a source said: "Amanda is seriously contemplating a move to the States. It feels like the time is now. She spent the school hols in LA with the whole family, and had a wonderful time.

“She’s been hanging out with Simon and his fiancee, Lauren, who have been encouraging her to make the move, and enjoy the sunshine and blue skies permanently.

“She even visited the set of America’s Got Talent, and sat alongside judges Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara. The producers absolutely loved her."

The outlet goes on to say that Amanda 'fitted in really well' and that the dynamic worked while producers tend to have a Brit on the panel.

The show returned for its latest series on Saturday (REX/Shutterstock)

It comes after Amanda Holden teased that new colleague Bruno Tonioli has been undertaking a second role on Britain's Got Talent (BGT) alongside him being the latest judge.

Bruno, 67, made his debut on the judging panel earlier this year, with the professional dancer having joined the ITV show for its new series.

He's the latest addition to the judging panel, having joined BGT following the departure of comedian David Walliams, 51, who had been a judge on the talent show since 2012.

It means that Bruno has joined long-serving judges Amanda, 52, Simon Cowell, 63, and Alesha Dixon, 44, on the panel - as well as working alongside hosts Ant and Dec, both 47.

Alongside mentioning the "energy" he brings to the role, she said that it's been like having an interpreter on the panel, teasing that he's been translating for international acts.

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