Amanda Holden is recovering after getting into a car crash. 

The star, who recently announced that she is pregnant, was rushed to hospital after colliding with a lorry in west London yesterday (September 7) while on her way to pick up her daughter Lexi from school. 

Luckily, the 40-year-old actress escaped with only minor injuries and took to social networking site Twitter to reassure her fans that both she and the baby are fine:

"Don't worry. Baby is perfect. I am ok- achy and shocked! Car totalled. Me and Bump of 4 1/2 MONTHS! will be back in Shrek tomra night all being well! Bit achy so resting In bed with Curly wurly.(Chris knows!!)"

Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh is due to take over from Holden as Princess Fiona in Shrek: The Musical later this year. 

Watch Holden perform 'I'm A Believer' from the popular West End show here: