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An amazing bank holiday weekend, celebratory in the usual celebrity way, of cream of entertainers, vendors in the lap of luxury, and a little pillage courtesy of Alan Carr. The television personality had shared some glimpses from the grand event with different vendors, but the highlight detail of Carr pushing a friend into the pool really took center stage.
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Holden posted thanking the party planners Love Candy Floss Events and Scarlett Entertainment, The Drinky Tin for drinks, and Pura Vida Tacos for food, which could only have come from the author’s utmost happiness. But then the real story came along: she thanked Faye for rescuing her friend Glamzin from the pool “after a naughty @chattyman pushed her in.” From the caption, and the accompanying laughing emoji, one could assume that the push was in good fun, but we can well imagine the shock at being so tuckily pushed there unexpectedly-with all one’s party gear intact.
The video transcription lustily remembered the energy of the party, throwing in Spanish phrases that vaguely corresponded to themes about desert winds and traveling spirits to celebrate. Lines such as “the wind tousles my hair” and “she came from far away” created this mystical ambience that so perfectly accompanied the top-notch photos of what surely appeared to be a party to remember.
The comments went crazy with responses ranging from admiration over Amanda’s generosity to pure laughter for Alan Carr’s hilarious antics. “Love that you give shout outs and don’t expect anything in return” was one comment, clearly pointing to a reputation that Holden garners for publicly supporting small businesses and vendors.
Of course, the pool saga was the main truth in the comments, with all sorts of references to Alan Carr’s antics. “Oh dear is Alan in trouble again!!” one commenter said, implying it may not be the first time the handsome fellow stirred such playful mischief at events. Another one joked in defense of Carr: “@chattyman would never do that,” followed by a laughing emoji that clarified that everyone knew he would.
The “victim” Glamzin had her own critics who sympathized with her. One comment stated, “Poor @glamzin, you looked so lovely in that gorgeous dress before @chattyman pushed you in. Hope you got your own back,” implying that the dress was basically ruined by that unexpected taking-a-swim moment.
Quite a few celebrities expressed their regrets at having missed the occasion, with Melissa Odabash commenting, “Oh no so sorry to miss this amazing party,” to which designer Alan Dickens replied jokingly, “Where was my invite?” implying that the ellipsis was rather exclusive and star-studded.
So many glamour offerings came pouring straight into the comments under the event, giving justly to credit her appearance. “You’re looking absolutely gorgeous Amanda” and “Absolutely Stunning Amanda looks like your having the time of your life” were just two of the compliments flowing through the comments section. An almost overeager one jumped in with, “She is such a doll,” which sums up everyone’s feelings for the TV personality.
According to Courtney J. Lewis, this comical escapade was just right as she wrote: “So much fun! Thank you for such an incredible party and your generous hospitality! Everything was amazing!” Comments went in with the same sentiment, pointing to a well-executed event that cracked up its guests.
It was calm past these few minor squabbles with the filters: one user commented, reacting to Holden’s appearance; another user replied to comments about the application of the filters, but the gist of the whole exchange was one warm compliment after another.
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The party with top-end vendors, stellar clientele, gorgeous weather, and just enough sort of mischief courtesy of Alan Carr may very well have been the season’s greatest. The picture-perfect post on social media by Holden herself and equally effusive responses from followers and guests show estimates of her goodwill to uniting people. That one picture of a glam guest being thrown into the pool by a stand-up really takes in the glitz and slight crazy vibe that make up the best celebrity parties.