First picture of Kimberley Walsh as Princess Fiona as she prepares to take over from Amanda Holden

It was announced earlier this year that Kimberley Walsh would be replacing Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical in October.

And now the first picture of the 29-year-old star in full costume ahead of her debut in the show has been released.

Wearing a red wig, tiara and green dress, Kimberley looks calm and confident in the shot released by producers.

The Girls Aloud star also looks the spitting image of Amanda, who took on a very similar pose for her promotional shot in the musical.

Kimberley will be replacing Amanda in the role of Princess Fiona from October 5th.

The decision was made after Amanda announced she is expecting her second child, and insisted she would not be doing anything to jeopardise her pregnancy after a tragic miscarriage last year.

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Showbiz pals support Amanda Holden after baby tragedy

London, Feb 7 – Showbiz pals have showered Amanda Holden with heartfelt support following her tragic miscarriage of her baby son seven months into her pregnancy.

Celebrities, along with thousands of ordinary fans, sent messages of support to the 39-year-old telly favourite who had been rushed to hospital last week after sensing the baby was not moving, reports the Daily Star.

It is a double tragedy for Holden and husband Chris Hughes after she suffered a miscarriage in 2010.

Among the first to offer condolences were close pal and ex- fellow Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan, ‘This Morning’ presenter Holly Willoughby, former ‘Spice Girl’ Emma Bunton, ‘Apprentice’ chief Lord Sugar, and actress Sarah Parish.

“My sweetheart. I’m so very sorry. Please God, watch over your family and your little angel in heaven,” tweeted pregnant Myleene Klass.

Amanda, who has a five-year-old daughter Lexi, had delayed announcing her baby news until January when she was over six months pregnant.

“They are utterly devastated. Amanda had been closely monitored throughout her pregnancy and it is not yet known what went wrong,” said Holden’s spokesman Alison Griffin. (ANI)

‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge Amanda Holden suffers miscarriage

London, Feb 06 – Actress Amanda Holden suffered a miscarriage this week, her agent has said.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge was seven months pregnant when she lost the baby boy she was expecting.

She went to West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth, west London, after the baby stopped moving. It was later stillborn.

Holden and her husband Chris Hughes are said to be “utterly devastated” at the loss.

The 39-year-old also lost a baby last year.

The actress only announced the most recent pregnancy in January when she was six months pregnant. The couple have a five-year-old daughter Lexi.

“They are utterly devastated,” the Telegraph quoted the couple’s spokeswoman Alison Griffin as saying.

“Amanda had been closely monitored throughout her pregnancy and it is not yet known what went wrong.

“Both Chris and Amanda would like to thank the midwives and staff at The Queen Mary Maternity unit at West Middlesex Hospital Isleworth for their tremendous support,” Griffin added. (ANI)