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By EMILY SHERIDAN
Glowing: Amanda Holden, pictured in London's Soho on December 21, and husband Chris Hughes are expecting their second child Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is pregnant with her second child.
The TV presenter/actress, 39, announced she is expecting a baby boy in March with husband Chris Hughes, 37.
But Holden also explained she waited so long to announce her pregnancy after she tragically suffered a miscarriage last year.
The couple, who married in December 2008, are already parents to daughter Alexa, aka Lexi, who turns five later this month.
Doting mother: Holden with her daughter Lexi, who turns five this monthWriting on her Twitter page today, she said: 'Just to let you know. I am 6 months pregnant with a baby boy!! Have had to keep it quiet until now!'
A statement from her publicist said the couple are 'absolutely thrilled'.
Her publicist Alison Griffin added: 'They say they cannot wait to welcome the new addition to their family.'
In a statement on her official website, Holden revealed her secret heartbreak last year after losing her unborn child.
Big announcement: Holden revealed she was expecting a boy on her Twitter pageIt read: 'Amanda Holden and her husband Chris Hughes are delighted to announce that Amanda is 6 months pregnant with their second child.
'Their delight is increased by the fact that last year she tragically lost a baby.
'As they are sure everyone will understand they needed to get the all clear from the doctor before they shared their very happy news.'
source: dailymail [endtext]