Amanda Holden By LejaK Feb 16, 1971 date of birth Amanda was born on 16 February 1971 1987 moved to Bournemouth And then attended Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. 1991 First television appearance It was blind date show 2006 played the role of Sarah Trevanion in '' Wild at heart'' 2009 Became a gossip columnist for the News of the World 2013 She was uncredited in the film ''One Chance'' 2013 Amanda released her autobiography It is called No Holding Back which became a Sunday Times best-seller