Myrtle isn't the only 'fake' part of the show, as Amanda's entire family are played by actors. An ongoing joke throughout the series is that Amanda's husband Chris Hughes, who she married in 2008 and shares two daughters with, doesn't want to take part in the show.

Is Myrtle Holden really Keith Lemon?

Myrtle Holden is the latest character to be played by comedian Leigh Francis, best known for his roles in Bo' Selecta! and his stage name, Keith Lemon.

Are Amanda Holdens real daughters in Mandy and Myrtle?

Amanda Holden is currently starring in a new reality show about her family on Channel 4: The Holden Girls, Mandy & Myrtle. ... Most of Amanda's family, including her two daughters, take part in the series - and make frequent appearances on the 50-year-old's social media, but fans rarely get to see Amanda's husband, Chris.

Is Mandy and Myrtle filmed in Amanda's real house?

Amanda has not one but two glamorous UK houses. The one that features on the show is located in Richmond, London. The house which is usually lived in by Amanda, her husband Chris Hughes and their children, Lexi, 14 and Hollie, 8, is now also the home to Grandma Myrtle during filming.

Is Mandy and Myrtle Keith Lemon?

The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle arrived on E4 last night (7 September), and viewers were quite baffled by it. The new mockumentary follows Amanda Holden, her family and her grandmother, Myrtle, who is played by Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis.

Questions with Myrtle

Is Myrtle really Amanda Holdens grandmother?

Is Myrtle Amanda Holden's real nan? No, Myrtle in The Holden Girls isn't Amanda Holden's real nan. In fact, in this E4 comedy, she's played by Leigh Francis. In the run up to the series, Myrtle's identity was kept under wraps, and it was only in the first episode the actor was unveiled.

Who is Myrtle Holdens Nan?

Viewers have been trying to guess who is under the latex mask of Myrtle - with some believing it was Geordie presenter Dec Donnelly and others guessing chatty man Alan Carr. However, it is in fact Leigh Francis who is pretending to be Amanda's outspoken grandmother.

Is Amanda Holdens Nan a man?

One said: “Amanda Holden's “Nan” is 100% Keith Lemon aka Leigh Francis. Just looks like a slightly more modern version of his Bo Selecta characters.”

Is Leigh Francis Myrtle?

The new idea, if that's not too generous, is that Amanda Holden plays Amanda Holden, a British celebrity. Francis, in thick rubber mask and Mrs Doubtfire outfits, plays her grandmother, Myrtle, “a cleaner from Doncaster who knows nothing about the world of celebrity”. Yes.

Does Amanda Holden have a child?

Amanda gave birth to Alexa Louise Florence Hughes, her first child, in 2006. It came three years after she first met Chris, a record producer, in Los Angeles and the couple were wed in Somerset in 2008. Lexi is now 15. Her second daughter, Hollie Rose Hughes, was born in 2012 and is now nine years old.

Is Chris Hughes dating?

CHRIS Hughes only went public with his new girlfriend Annabel Dimmock last month, but the couple have already become inseparable.

How old is Chris Hughes married to Amanda Holden?

Who is Amanda's husband Chris Hughes? Chris, known as Merrick, is a record producer, songwriter, and drummer. The 67-year-old is part of music group Adam and the Ants.

Who is Les Dennis wife?

Dennis met Claire Nicholson in 2005. They were married on 23 November 2009 in Highgate. The couple have two children: a daughter, Eleanor Grace, was born on 24 April 2008.

How many episodes are there of Mandy and Myrtle?

Read all. Eight episode faux-reality mockumentary comedy series depicting the life of TV's Amanda Holden as she persuades her lonely nan to relocate from Doncaster to live with her in her swanky London house.

Is Leigh Francis a man?

Leigh Izaak Francis (born 30 April 1973) is an English comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for creating Channel 4's Bo' Selecta!

Who is Amanda Holdens Nan?

Initially, they found themselves questioning who Amanda's 'nan' was before it was revealed to be comedian Leigh Francis - aka Keith Lemon. The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle kicked off on E4 on September 7 and there have since been mixed reviews, with one viewer declaring it “the worst show ever made.”