Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon has said that she is missing her "partner in crime" Amanda Holden during the show's auditions.
Last week Holden had to pull out of auditions in Blackpool as her daughter, Hollie, was born by emergency caesarean four weeks early.
Her healthy baby arrived last Monday, however the presenter said that she found herself "fighting for life" after she began bleeding heavily and needed more time to recover in hospital.
In an interview with the Britain's Got Talent website, Dixon said: "I've sent her a message of support and I wish her a speedy recovery.
"I love Amanda to bits - I'm missing my partner in crime and can't wait for her to come back."
However Dixon insisted that she has been able to hold her own against Simon Cowell and David Walliams in Holden's absence.
Alesha is holding her own with Simon Cowell and BGT newbie David Walliams
She added: "Last night, I shouted at [Simon] and David during auditions in Cardiff. I told them to 'Shut up!' They wouldn't let me get a word in edgeways."
It has been claimed that Holden will be temporarily replaced by guest judges for the London auditions next month, with Myleene Klass and former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack apparently shortlisted for the role.
