On the first day of Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Manchester, Amanda Holden hit a bum note in an unflattering outfit.

But for Sunday’s batch of talented wannabes, she made sure she looked more like her usual groomed self.

The TV talent judge played it safe in an optical illusion dress with red and black panels that gave her a sleek silhouette.

No silver today: Amanda Holden tried to forget her previous fashion errors in a flattering optical illusion dress

She tied her heavily highlighted hair in to a side ponytail, and wore it over one shoulder.

Amanda kept tugging on the thick bunch of hair a she left her luxury hotel to greet fans who had been patiently waiting to meet the Britain’s Got Talent stars.

The 41-year old accessorised carefull with a pair of towering stilettos and a black patent leather handbag.

Looking OK: Amanda looked smart in her black and red dress and patent heels

Fresh faced: Amanda looked groomed as she left the Lowry Hotel in Manchester

Monochrome: Aleesha Dixon wore an interesting skater dress for the Manchester auditions of BGT

Excited: There was a hoard of fans waiting to meet the talent show judges

Her make-up was lightly applied, and it looked almost although she had gone au naturel – which would have been a foolish decision when under harsh studio lights.

Fellow judge Aleesha Dixon also did her best to look sensational, and delighted fans by wearing a stunning monochrome skater dress.

The short frock featured cut-out panels which showed off Aleesha’s toned figure to perfection.

Coiffed: Aleesha looked like she had spent an hour in the make-up artist’s chair

Tired: Aleesha had heavy bags beneath her eyes, perhaps revealing that the auditions are taking their toll

Hop-footing it: Aleesha looked ready for  long day of judging BGT wannabes

The 34-year old was wearing heavy eye make-up which added to her retro vibe, and her hair was blow dried in to a voluminous bouffant.

The addition of some studded high heels and a studded necklace means that Aleesha looked right up to date.

However, it was impossible not to notice the heavy bags beneath her eyes, perhaps she had been up all night deliberating if she had put the right acts through to the next round.

Or maybe she was feeling bad about grabbing David Walliams’ crotch the day before when they were on stage.

Apparently she made  grab for the comedian’s crotch as he pulled a camp pose near her.