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Kyle O'Sullivan

Amanda Holden admits she 'had panic attack' and feared the sack after BGT ordeal

Amanda Holden has admits she "had a panic attack" after he terrifying Britain's Got Talent ordeal.

The BGT judge was left in tears and even swore live on air after being terrified by The Haunting's Elizabeth for a second time.

Amanda was taken down the stairs and was terrorised by 'Florence' the ghost, before her mum 'Agatha' smashed through a mirror and grabbed her.

Speaking on Britain's Got More Talent, Amanda admitted she feared getting the sack after swearing live on air.

Amanda revealed to host Stephen Mulhern that she pleaded with Simon Cowell not to fire her after shouting "f***" on stage.

Amanda Holden said she had a panic attack during the ad break (ITV)
Amanda was made to take part in The Haunting's performance (ITV)

When asked by a viewer what goes on during the ad breaks, Amanda said: "Well it's all very boring. Simon goes out for a vape."

Simon then interjected by revealing that Amanda thought he was going to give her the sack.

He said: "You told me you were going to get fired."

Amanda admitted she feared getting the sack (ITV)
The BGT judges spoke to Stephen Mulhern (ITV)

Amanda added: "I said oh god, oh god, don't fire me for swearing. I had a panic attack and went to the toilets lots of times."

Stephen incurred her wrath when he asked why she got involved in the terrifying act in the first place.

Amanda cried: "What do you mean why did I get involved? She got me involved."

Britain's Got Talent: Amanda Holden swears on live TV during 'scary' act
She screamed when the ghost grabbed her (ITV)

The Haunting's Elizabeth made Amanda part of her act for the second performance running.

However, it was later revealed that the ghost was actually connected to Simon in some way.

He said: "I was part of it at the end. She inferred I was a ghost or something."

Amanda looked terrified (ITV)
Amanda got the fright of her life (ITV)

Amanda was left in tears after the horrifying performance left her trembling with fear.

She said: "I know there's kids watching. A massive apology. I can honestly say I feel terrified. It's terrifying, amazing, thrilling. I wouldn't want anyone to go through that. It was amazing."

*Britain's Got Talent airs tonight on ITV at 7.30pm with results at 9pm

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