Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts don Nutcracker costumes for Heart's Christmas ... trends now

Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts got into the festive spirit as they celebrated Heat Breakfast beginning its countdown to Christmas on Thursday. 

The presenters channelled The Nutcracker in their eye-catching costumes while their radio co-host Jamie Theakston donned a Christmas Tree outfit.

Amanda looked in good spirits as she donned a bright red blazer with a black and gold collar and striped detail.

The Britain's Got Talent judge also wore a black sheer mini dress with a pleated detail and added height to her frame with thigh-high boots.

Posing with a drum, Amanda added to her outfit with a bright red top hat with a black feather.

Ashley donned an identical outfit and let her platinum blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders. 

Heart Breakfast began the countdown to the big day on-air on Thursday with their show feature 'Sleeps Till Santa' in which Jamie and Amanda get the nation ready for Christmas with Heart's special Christmas countdown song. 

It comes after Amanda admitted she thinks it's 'hilarious' how much controversy some of the revealing outfits she has worn on Britain's Got Talent have caused.

The media personality has sparked complaints to broadcasting regulator Ofcom with her outfit choices in the past, but she's not fussed by the criticism.

Asked about the controversy by The Sun, Amanda said: 'That’s what it’s all about. It’s hilarious how much controversy my outfits have caused — people have got so much time on their hands. 

'I mean, no really one paid much attention to what I wore when I was in my twenties or thirties. 

'I enjoy it, it’s all good

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