When we got our hands on Kimberley Walsh’s promo shots for Shrek the Musical we had to do a double take. We’re not sure if it just us, but how similar do Amanda and Kimberley look as Princess Fiona? It’s a bit spooky.
Last month Amanda Holden announced she was expecting her second child and that she would be leaving the role. Amanda said, “My first priority is of course my family. I will therefore be adjusting one of my professional commitments accordingly. Due to its physical content this means I will end my contract with Shrek The Musical eight weeks early.”
The show’s producers quickly announced that it would be Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh who would replace the Britain’s Got Talent judge in the show.
Kimberley was always set to join the cast of the West End’s newest musical but is starting as Fiona earlier than expected. Kimberley is no stranger to theatre though, she made her stage debut in Les Misérables in 2008.
We wonder if Cheryl and the other Girls Aloud stars will be there to support Kimberley on her opening night?