Amanda Holden says she couldn't live without her husband as they celebrate anniversary

Amanda Holden has penned a gushing message for her husband on their anniversary, saying she couldn’t live without him.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge and her husband Chris Hughes tied the knot 12 years ago in 2008 and have two daughters together.

Marking the milestone with a picture of the pair on Instagram, Holden wrote: “Almost 18 years together and married 12 today.

“I literally couldn’t live my life without this hilarious, gorgeous, clever man - he is the best Daddy and our foundation!”

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“My Chrispy... love you darling x,” she added.

The TV star shared another image on her Instagram Story, which appeared to show the couple earlier in their relationship.

Holden, who was previously married to comedian Les Dennis, met Hughes in 2003. They welcomed daughter Alexa in 2006 and their second baby girl, Hollie, arrived in 2012.

The year before, the pair lost a son they named Theo.

Holden was seven months into the pregnancy when Theo died in the womb and she had to deliver him by C-section.

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The star unveiled an album this year and has told how her rendition of the song With You, which is from the musical Ghost, was dedicated to her son and her husband.

"The last lines of this song are ‘You took my life with you, Took my world with you’ and so this is for Theo, our baby who was born sleeping and for Chris who stayed strong when I fell apart,” she was quoted as saying.

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