Amanda Holden's ill-fated marriage to Les Dennis - Neil Morrissey fling and savage swipe

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Britain's Got Talent judge and glamorous TV star Amanda Holden is a happily married mum-of-two with her husband Chris Hughes - but many forget she previously tied the knot with Corrie star Les Dennis.The radio presenter got hitched for the first time back in 1995 at the age of just 22, but her marriage to the well-loved television presenter hit the rocks when the star had an affair with Men Behaving Badly's Neil Morrissey, 59.The former couple - who had an 18-year age gap - met while performing in The Sound of Music in 1993 and were married for eight years.Despite their best efforts the infidelity rocked their marriage beyond repair and the two split for good in 2002.Two decades on from their rocky romance, let’s take a look back their trouble marriage and where they are now…Amanda was first married to comedian Les Dennis 27 years ago when the pair tied the knot in 1995 after meeting while performing in The Sound of Music in 1993.Amanda, who was just 22 at the time, wore a satin dress with square neckline for her first wedding.She teamed the gorgeous gown with elegant silk gloves, a delicate pouch bag and a twee veil.She opted for a beehive updo and a tiara.The couple beamed with joy as they came out of their wedding venue and Amanda held a huge display of yellow flowers in her hands.The pair have since split after their eight-year marriage was rocked by infidelity.

Despite their rocky romance, the radio presenter said Les was her ‘rock’ during a particularly testing time after their split.Speaking about her admiration for her ex, she told the Daily Mail: “Les proved to be my saviour.

Ironically. So the person I’d hurt the most in the world was the one who was there for me.” Les has appeared in numerous stage productions.