Amanda Holden stands in for Holly Willoughby on Celebrity Juice in stunning leather mini dress

Amanda Holden made sure to make a statement as she stood in for Holly Willoughby on Celebrity Juice.

The Britain’s Got Talent host announced the news on Instagram with a snap of her behind-the-scenes ahead of filming.

Holden left fans bowled over as she posed in a one-shoulder ruffle mini dress in red leather.

She captioned the post: “Finally caved and did @celebrityjuiceofficial #teamcaptain in @hollywilloughby absence #glam @bryony_blake @itsdash @karl_willett.”

Fans hailed Holden "fierce" as they shared their excitement ahead of her appearance on the show.

One user wrote: "This look is FIERCE girl."

"Perfect as always," added a second.

A third supporter wrote: "Can't wait to watch, you look absolutely stunning here!"

Holden is set to appear alongside singer James Morrison, comedians Jimmy Carr, Chris Ramsey, Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins and Paddy McGuinness, according to The Sun.

The comedy panel show has become known for its outrageous challenges and wild antics.

Earlier this month reality star Gemma Collins starred and caused a stir after she competed with US singer Michelle Visage on who is the bigger diva.

In a bid to prove herself, the former TOWIE star was quizzed on what she would do if she was given the wrong drink by a show runner while on set.

A runner then handed Collins her drink and addressed her by first name.

Proving she really has claimed the diva throne, Collins horrified the youngster as she threw the entire cup on him whilst demanding, “You’re meant to call me queen!”

The move was met with shock from her fellow panellists and the audience who gasped in shock.

Celebrity Juice is on ITV2, Thursday at 10pm