Amanda Holden has been flooded with messages of support as she told fans 'she's off' in a personal family update. The Britain's Got Talent judge revealed it was time for her eldest daughter Lexi to head off to university. Amanda is very close with her daughters Lexi and Hollie, 12, who she shares with her TV producer husband, Chris Hughes.

Amanda previously spoke about Lexi leaving home for the first time, sharing mixed feelings on the major change to the family dynamic. "I want her to live the biggest life she can live," Amanda told HELLO! , adding: "So I'll have to say goodbye. But children always come back.

" READ MORE: Gorka Marquez shares crying selfie after Strictly Come Dancing return as he feels 'sadness and guilt "New beginnings. So excited for our girl," Amanda wrote on her Instagram Story of her 18-year-old daughter. "And just like that.

.. she’s off," she added alongside a string of beautiful photos of the teen which she had captured before turning them into a sweet video.

And the comments section was quickly flooded with messages of love and support for all involved. @kymdoll_ said: "She looks stunning she’s a mini version of you x good luck Lexi!" @victoriafrancis10 commented: "Good luck Lexi. Beautiful just like mum.

" @karenhockney wrote: "I can imagine the tears...

but such an exciting new chapter for Lexi and for you all." @mchughchristina replied: "She’ll be fine, it’s you I’ll think about too. Big step.

" @louisebrady_ added: "@noholdenback thinking o.