TV and radio star Amanda Holden ducked into a Somerset pub today to take a break from the heavy rain.

Ms Holden is currently completing the charity challenge, Amanda Holden’s Big Ride To Work, which involves the Heart Radio co-host cycling from Bude in Cornwall to the Heart studios in Leicester Square over five days, clocking up a gruelling six hours of cycling a day and covering over 250 miles.

Ms Holden began her challenge yesterday (October 7) and reached Somerset today (October 8) where she was met with rainstorms.

She took a much-needed rest at the Cross Keys pub at Lydford-on-Fosse where she sat beside a blazing fire to keep warm before being presented with a Cross Keys t-shirt and cap by owner David Grindley and staff.

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Picture: Cross Keys

Mr Grindley said: “We wish the team all the very best in their fund-raising endeavours, we hope they won’t be too saddle sore.

“We will be keeping an eye on their progress, let hope they raise lots for the charity.”

Ms Holden, who hosts Heart Breakfast alongside Jamie Theakston, is taking on the challenge in aid of Heart’s charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, which works to change lives across the UK by funding vital projects delivered by small charities – tackling issues such as mental health, poverty and homelessness.

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After drying off, Ms Holden continued her challenge Picture: Cross Keys