Heart Breakfast officially switched on Christmas this morning in spectacular style with Mariah Carey herself making a surprise appearance.
Listener Rachel, a veterinary nurse from Sunderland, called into the show and answered all five festive questions correctly, unlocking an hour of non-stop Christmas music.
As confetti filled the studio, Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston erupted in celebration, joined by a life-sized reindeer and plenty of tinsel.
“The nation is waiting for us,” Amanda declared before the quiz began. Rachel confidently breezed through, nailing the final question — “It’s beginning to look a lot like?” — with the perfect answer: “Christmas!” The moment triggered screams, laughter, and pure festive joy.
But the surprises didn’t stop there. Moments later, Amanda was left speechless as a voice note from the queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey, played out across the studio.
“Hey, Amanda! It’s Mariah, and it’s officially Christmas on Heart. It’s time!” came the message, just before All I Want For Christmas Is You began to play.
Rachel said it “felt amazing” to be the one to officially launch Christmas on Heart, after missing out last year.
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Amanda Holden looked sensational in the swimwear(Image: Instagram)
Amanda Holden was flooded with compliments from fans following her latest update on social media, as she shared a photo dump of snaps showcasing her toned physique.
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“Last dump #barbados what a dream. To be with family and friends in glorious sunshine was just what we needed,” the Britain’s Got Talent judge captioned her post, which she shared with her 2.5 million Instagram followers.
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People soon rushed to the comments to share their compliments, as fans were left stunned at the 54-year-old’s “beautiful” toned figure which she flaunted in various bikini’s for a new shoot.
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One person wrote: “You have a beautiful body,” alongside a love heart as others echoed similar sentiments such as “Absolutely stunning beautiful,” with the comments piling up gushing over the ITV talent show judge.
Other people shared flame emojis on the post, with some fans left speechless as they shared humorous GIFs and memes indicating they were open-mouthed at the post.
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Amanda had been modelling some items from Isabelle Meira swimwear, which has previously had pieces featured in Vogue magazine.
The BGT judge has previously opened up on her tips and tricks for looking after her toned body, including an annual detox and gold facials.
Amanda shared how practicing yoga not only had mental benefits but also physical improvements: “There’s one exercise called the Breath of Fire which is great for abs. But it’s also a good pick-me-up when you’re tired – honestly, it’s better than a cup of coffee!,” she explained.
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“My body got strong and any excess fat disappeared. It’s definitely made my tummy flatter.” In pursuit of fitness, Amanda is also an avid runner and has engaged in impressive hikes, including Snowdon in 2022.