Amanda Holden has made a heartwarming family announcement following the concerning news about her co-star, Jamie Theakston . The Heart Radio star, 52, paid tribute to the dad-of-two, 53, on Tuesday when Jamie revealed he's been diagnosed with Stage 1 throat cancer. Promising to "hold the fort" for her friend, who told fans "I have cancer, but cancer doesn't have me" in a positive post on Instagram , Amanda told listeners that she's the proud owner of a puppy, who she adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Bringing the pooch into the studio, she joked the bundle of fluff was "a replacement for my eldest daughter ,who has gone to university". Updating her legion of loyal fans on the newest addition to her family, Amanda explained that she was fostering one of three puppies, who had been dumped outside the doors of the charity. "I have my little puppy by my feet that’s been rescued from Battersea Dogs & Cats home," she shared.
"I went to Battersea, got out the car, walked into the building, and she came out of her little holdall, and she licked all my foundation off. I wouldn’t take it from anyone else, but this little scrap is just so gorgeous." Adding the dog had been on her best behaviour in the studio, she continued: "She’s been so well behaved.
We had lots and lots of cuddles. Battersea Dogs & Cats home do a tremendous job as do all shelters across the country, and if you’re thinking of getting a pet, obviously think carefully, but think about rescuing or fosterin.