Amanda Holden Faces Backlash Over New Netflix Show ‘Cheat: Unfinished Business’
Amanda Holden, the 54-year-old presenter and Britain’s Got Talent judge, has faced harsh criticism over her new Netflix show, Cheat: Unfinished Business. According to a report, the show has received scathing reviews from critics, with one review describing it as "the single worst thing that has ever been created in the history of humankind" (www.gbnews.com).
The show, which brings together couples whose relationships ended due to one of them cheating, landed on Netflix at the end of April. Despite being among the most-watched shows on the platform since its launch, TV critics have slammed the reality series.
However, a source close to Holden has revealed that she is taking the backlash in her stride, despite the "humiliating" reviews. "Amanda has had a good 20 years at the top and she’s a professional, she’s not naïve," the source told The Mirror, as reported by www.gbnews.com. "She knows that in this industry you’ll have highs and lows, and you can’t sit at home crying and losing sleep about it."
The source added that Holden is "a tough cookie" and won’t take the criticism personally or let the online haters win. "She’s very robust, she’ll always defend herself," they stated. According to www.gbnews.com, Holden has had fun making the series, earned her money, and some people liked it, while others didn’t.
Holden’s unfazed response to the backlash comes after she publicly responded to criticism over her presenting of the Royal Variety Performance alongside Alan Carr last year. Taking to social media in December, she issued a stern defence to the comments, sharing some of the headlines and penning on Instagram: "I know we should ignore. But it seems the same headlines literally word for word appear EVERY year… For whoever hosts @royalvarietyperformance" (www.gbnews.com).
The presenter emphasised the charitable nature of the extravaganza, describing it as "a wonderful CHARITY event" that she felt honoured to host. She wrapped up her defence by noting: "All the big shows get battered… Merry Christmas you lovely lot." Ending on a positive, she concluded: "Our ratings were brilliant so that’s what counts xx" (www.gbnews.com).
This is not Holden’s first foray into Netflix, with Cheat: Unfinished Business being her first Netflix gig. More and more presenters are seemingly starting shows on the platform, such as ITV’s Holly Willoughby who hosted Celebrity Bear Hunt earlier this year. Hosts Emma and Matt Willis have also seen success fronting Netflix show, Love Is Blind.
As previously reported by www.gbnews.com, Holden’s show may have received negative reviews, but it has been among the most-watched on Netflix since its launch. It remains to be seen how Holden will fare in the future, but for now, she seems to be taking the criticism in her stride.
In related news, it appears that Holden is not alone in facing backlash over her show. Many TV shows and movies receive negative reviews, and it’s up to the presenters and creators to take the criticism and move forward. As www.gbnews.com previously reported, Holden’s response to the criticism has been robust and professional, and she will likely continue to be a prominent figure in British television.
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