Amanda Holden bursts into tears as she’s reunited with the woman who saved her life on BGT: Ultimate Magician

AMANDA Holden burst into tears after she was reunited with the woman who saved her life on Britain’s Got Talent: Ultimate Magician.

The judge was invited onto the stage by former BGT winner Richard Jones during tonight’s special episode.

Richard asked her to name someone who meant a lot to her and she picked Pippa Nightingale.

When Richard asked who she was, Amanda choked back tears as she said “she’s the woman who saved my life”.

Fellow judge Alesha Dixon also looked emotional as Richard continued with his act.

Taking hold of Amanda’s hand, Richard then placed his hand on a mirrored box before a woman came into view behind it.

When Amanda saw her, she burst into tears and revealed it was Pippa.

Viewers were also stunned, with one writing: “How did Richard do that? Omg #bgt.”

Another added: “Once again, Richard proving he’s amazing #BGT.”

A third tweeted: “Wow, Richard Jones. #BGT.”

Pippa helped save Amanda’s life when she was in a coma following the birth of her daughter, Hollie.

Speaking about it on her Heart Breakfast radio show, she previously said: “When I gave birth to Hollie, my eight-year-old daughter who I know is listening, she was an emergency and I haemorrhaged, basically.

“I actually did pass away for 40 seconds and then I went into a coma, but the NHS were there holding my hand and my husband’s hand, who – I feel sorry for him to be honest – he went through, it watching it all.”