EXC: Amanda Holden reveals why she skipped the NTAs as she brings daughter Hollie to Heart FM

She was a no-show at the National Television Awards on Thursday evening, despite Britain’s Got Talent being shortlisted for a major gong.

And Amanda Holden, 51, revealed exclusively to MailOnline that she skipped the NTAs because she was busy filming a ‘slightly controversial’ top secret new TV series for Sky late into the evening.

The popular presenter teased that the exciting new project is a ‘factual programme about a taboo subject,’ which will see her ‘getting her hands dirty.’ 

After beginning filming on Thursday, the following morning, Amanda looked typically stylish an an all-black ensemble as she brought daughter Hollie, 10, to work at Heart FM in London’s Leicester Square. 

EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Holden, 51, has revealed that she skipped the National Television Awards on Thursday because she was busy filming a ‘slightly controversial’ top secret new TV series for Sky (Pictured outside Heart FM on Friday morning with daughter Hollie, 10)

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Proving to be one of the hardest working women in showbiz, rather than partying with her peers at the NTAs on Thursday night, Amanda focused her time on recording the brand new TV series. 

Amanda told MailOnline: ‘I’ve just started filming a brand new series for Sky, which is going to be a lot of fun and it maybe slightly controversial!

‘It’s going to be a programme where you’re going to learn something as well, a proper history lesson.

‘I am super excited about doing it and I’m fronting it and getting my hands dirty.

‘It’s a factual programme about a taboo subject. That’s all I can say right now! It’s going to be brilliant.’ 

The devil works hard but Amanda Holden works harder: After managing to get a few hours of sleep, Amanda was up bright and early to co-host the Breakfast show on Heart FM

Gorgeous: The blonde beauty put on an incredibly chic display in a black shirt boasting daisy shaped statement buttons, which she teamed with a sleek pair of fitted trousers

In fact, Thursday marked the very first day of filming for the BGT judge’s exciting top secret project. 

After managing to get a few hours of sleep, Amanda was up bright and early and back to work, co-hosting the Breakfast show on Heart FM. 

The blonde beauty put on an incredibly chic display in a black shirt boasting daisy shaped statement buttons, which she teamed with a sleek pair of fitted trousers.

Glam: Amanda draped a military style coat over her shoulders as she strolled along in sky-scraper heels while carrying her belongings in a classic black leather tote

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Amanda draped a military style coat over her shoulders as she strolled along in sky-scraper heels while carrying her belongings in a classic black leather tote.

Her youngest daughter Hollie looked sweet in a long-sleeved denim mini dress and off-white pair of Western boots. 

The mother-and-daughter duo held hands and smiled as they were pictured together outside the radio studios. 

Amanda is also mum to daughter Alexa, 16. She shares both children with her music producer husband Chris Hughes, 68. 

Fashionistas: Her youngest daughter Hollie looked sweet in a long-sleeved denim mini dress and off-white pair of Western boots