Amanda Holden, Pete Wicks and Kylie Minogue lead a host of stars posing with their eyes closed for a poignant new campaign to mark World Mental Health Day

Amanda Holden has joined the likes of Pete Wicks and Kylie Minogue in leading a poignant new campaign to mark World Mental Health Day

The presenter, 53, is one of 400 famous faces in posing for a black and white snap with their eyes closed in a bid to encourage people to ‘take a moment together’ [Pete Wicks pictured]

Pop superstar Kylie was among a string of stars who joined forces to take part in the striking new campaign

Alongside Amanda, Strictly star Pete and fellow TOWIE alumni Jess Wright feature in the striking nationwide interactive exhibition as they strive to raise awareness of mental health [Jess Wright pictured]

The new campaign will encourage members of the public to upload selfies of themselves to a virtual exhibition, where they will see themselves alongside a hosts of stars from the world of TV, film, sports and music [Alan Carr pictured]

Other stars taking part in the five-week campaign include Idris Elba , Liam Gallagher , Yungblud , Sharon Osborne [pictured] and Kylie Minogue 

Ant and Dec [pictured] also appear, as well as couple Matt and Emma Willis, footballer Jill Scott , fitness expert Joe Wicks and presenter Alison Hammond

Fans who upload their eyes closed selfies to takeamoment.uk will see their images – which are the heart of Take A Moment movement – displayed alongside the celebrities at the famous Piccadilly Lights [Ashley Banjo pictured]

The images will form a part of a moving 15-minute video, with the portraits capturing some of the UK’s most recognisable personalities in vulnerable moments of quiet and calm [Ben Shepherd and Car Deeley pictured]

The snaps are to encourage people to take a moment to stop, reflect and recalibrate [Alison Hammond pictured]

Celebrity Big Brother winner Dave Potts was among a string of reality TV stars who took part in the campaign

Amid the campaign, a number of famous faces have shared how they take a moment with Olly Mursv [pictured], who’s pal Caroline Flack tragically took her own life, revealing steps back by going to the gym or popping round to see his Nan

Joe Wicks shared: ‘When I ride a motorcycle, I’m off my phone, I’m focused, I’m sort of in a flow state. It’s not selfish. If you’re not at your best, then you can’t help everybody else’

Chris O’Dowd shared that he takes a moment’s peace on his morning dog walk

Comedy legend Lenny Henry joined the long list of stars taking part in the campaign

Meanwhile, Gok Wan practises 60 seconds of smiling when he wakes up in the morning and tries to listen to his brain

Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders star Bobby Brazier also posed with his eyes closed for the campaign

The Traitors star Harry Clarke also appeared in a black and white image with his eyes shut

Emma and Matt Willis pose for a sweet photo with their eyes closed

Strictly star Layton Williams also posed for a special image to mark World Mental Health Day

Strictly’s Amy Dowden beamed in her black and white snap

Former England Lioness Jill Scott also joined a slew of big names in the campaign

Ricky Gervais has joined in with the campaign

Carol Vorderman has shown her support

Angela Griffin was sat on the floor while posing for the campaign