Amanda Holden brushes off Royal Variety Performance criticism as she parties with co-host Alan Carr at Christmas bash - after pair were branded 'dreadful' by viewers
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Amanda Holden brushed aside recent criticism over her and Alan Carr's Royal Variety Performance gig as she partied with her co-host. Viewers furiously branded the new hosts 'dreadful' after they made their debut at the helm of the entertainment show on Sunday evening.
![[Viewers furiously branded the new hosts 'dreadful' after they made their debut at the helm of the entertainment show on Sunday evening.]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/14/93234569-14201799-Viewers_furiously_branded_the_new_hosts_dreadful_after_they_made-a-38_1734446095218.jpg)
The TV personality, 53, and comedian, 48, opened the show with a string of woke jokes, which many branded 'awkward' as they demanded the return of Bradley Walsh, 64, who presented the show in 2023. And days after facing backlash over her presenting skills, Amanda beamed and put on a leggy display as she posed for a fun snap with Alan and pals at her Christmas party.
![[Amanda also posed for a sweet Instagram snap with fellow TV star Angellica Bell]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/14/93235725-14201799-Amanda_also_posed_for_a_sweet_Instagram_snap_with_fellow_TV_star-a-43_1734446223523.jpg)
Looking stunning in a silver sequin mini dress, Amanda looked in great spirits as she hitched her leg up against her pal. Both Alan and Amanda clutched onto a glass of wine and had huge smiles plastered on their face for the photo. Amanda Holden brushed aside recent criticism over her and Alan Carr's Royal Variety Performance gig as she partied with her co-host.
![[The duo opened the show with a string of jokes, which many branded 'awkward' as they demanded the return of Bradley Walsh , 64, who presented the show in 2023 (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/14/93176431-14201799-The_comedian_and_fellow_presenter_Amanda_Holden_opened_the_show_-a-42_1734446196231.jpg)
Captioning her post, Amanda penned: 'Christmas drinks for our friends and to celebrate the most incredible year'. Amanda also posed for a sweet Instagram snap with fellow TV star Angellica Bell. Sunday's annual fundraising event saw a string of famous faces including Sir Elton John, Ted Lasso's Ellie Taylor, and Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas perform in front of King Charles.
![[Alan began the Royal Albert Hall show, which was filmed back in November, by poking fun Amanda's racy gown and declared it was 'just on the right side of an Ofcom complaint']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/14/93176427-14201799-Alan_began_the_Royal_Albert_Hall_show_which_was_filmed_back_in_N-a-40_1734446140758.jpg)
