Hollyoaks stars Jennifer Metcalfe, Jorgie Porter and Chelsee Healey looked nothing short of sensational, at the British Soap Awards on Saturday at Hackney Empire in London.
Jennifer, 38, who is famed for her role as Mercedes McQueen, looked phenomenal in a black PVC dress that showed off her ample cleavage.
Her dress clung to her curvaceous figure and boasted two daringly high slits to show off her lithe legs.
She wore her brunette locks down in soft waves, and sported sultry eyeliner, while elevating her height in a pair of black strappy heels.
Pregnant Jorgie, who plays Theresa McQueen, showed off her blossoming baby bump for the first time since announcing her pregnancy.
The 34-year-old actress looked incredible in a white off-the-shoulder dress that perfectly accentuated her growing bump.
Leggy display: Her dress clung to her curvaceous figure and boasted two daringly high slits to show off her lithe legs
Smouldering: She wore her brunette locks down in soft waves, and sported sultry eyeliner, while elevating her height in a pair of black strappy heels
Strike a pose! Chelsee’s brunette locks were piled high in a voluminous bun on top of her head and she opted for a smokey eye and black gloves to finish her dramatic look
She elevated her height and added a dose of sparkle to her ensemble with a pair of glittery high heels, and wore her blonde tresses scraped back in a sleek ponytail.
Chelsee Healey, 33, known for playing Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks and nominated in the Comedy Performer category, showed off her sensational figure in a revealing black gown with cut out detail.
Soap star Chelsee left her ample cleavage and midriff on show, with the garment featuring an elaborate bejewelled bra top design on one side, while on the other was a sweeping sash of material which crossed over her waist and down to the ground.
Screen siren: The actress, known for playing Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks, showed off her sensational figure in a revealing black gown with cut out detail
Chelsee’s dress was of a halter neck style and an attached sequinned choker was around her neck.
She wore a pair of long black gloves to match her outfit and opted for a tall pair of black heels in the same style as the cup on the upper part of her dress.
The star wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty facial features and had her black hair in a curly up do.
In style: Soap star Chelsee left her ample cleavage and midriff on show, with the garment featuring an elaborate bejewelled bra top design on one side
Fashion focus: On the other was a sweeping sash of material which crossed over her waist and down to the ground
She playfully flashed a peace sign as she posed and had her picture taken on the red carpet.
Meanwhile, her co-star Stephanie Waring, who plays Cindy Cunningham, put on a very busty display in a plunging navy blue gown.
She wore her blonde locks swept up in an elegant updo, and sported a full face of glamorous makeup that accentuated her pretty features.
Baby joy: The 34-year-old actress looked incredible in a white off-the-shoulder dress that perfectly accentuated her growing bump
Angelic: She elevated her height and added a dose of sparkle to her ensemble with a pair of glittery high heels, and wore her blonde tresses scraped back in a sleek ponytail
Too glam to give a damn: Stephanie Waring, who plays Cindy Cunningham, put on a very busty display in a plunging navy blue gown
Beauty: She wore her blonde locks swept up in an elegant updo, and sported a full face of glamorous makeup that accentuated her pretty features
EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean, looked very glamorous in a sparkly champagne gown that cinched her in at her svelte waist.
Her raven locks were styled in neat curls and she donned an eye-catching pearl encrusted ear cuff and pink lipgloss.
Pregnant Julia Goulding, 37, donned a figure-hugging black velvet gown, which featured a bardot neckline and a swirl line design.
Congrats! Julia Goulding has revealed she is pregnant with her second child as she debuted her growing bump
The Coronation Street actress revealed she is pregnant with her second child as she debuted her growing bump.
She paired the floor-length number with open-toed heels, keeping accessories to a minimum as she sported a pair of dainty drop earrings.
Cradling her baby bump, the brunette had her dark locks swept away in a bun, with two pieces left down to frame her face.
Gorgeous: The beauty donned a figure-hugging black mesh gown, which featured a bardot neckline and a swirl line design
Julia went bold for her makeup look with a bright red lip, making her green eyes pop as she beamed for snaps on the carpet.
Paige Sandu, 25, who is nominated for Villain of the Year stunned in a plunging crystal embellished dress with dramatic waterfall sleeves.
The soap star looked worlds away from her Emmerdale character ‘Evil Meena’ as she stole the show on the red carpet posing up a storm – rocking the bold sleeves in the head tuning ensemble.
Sensational: Paige Sandu, 25, who is nominated for Villain of the Year stunned in a plunging crystal embellished dress with dramatic waterfall sleeves
Work it: The soap star stole the show on the red carpet posing up a storm – rocking the bold sleeves in the head tuning ensemble
Paige oozed confidence as she flashed her toned legs in the dramatic dress which featured a revealing v-neckline.
She added height to her honed frame with silver heels which complemented her glitzy dress.
The busty brunette wore her tresses styled in a straight hairdo and she enhanced her flawless complexion with full coverage make-up.
Goddess: The soap star oozed confidence as she worked her best angles
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson, 17, who plays troubled teen Kelly Neelan, slipped into an angelic white silk gown that clung to her lithe figure.
Her blonde tresses were swept into an elegant half-up hairdo, and she sported minimalistic gold jewellery for a touch of sparkle, including a delicate gold armlet.
Her 19-year-old co-star Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow on the popular soap, looked picture perfect in a minidress decorated with stars.
Pretty: EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who plays Whitney Dean, looked very glamorous in a sparkly champagne gown that cinched her in at her svelte waist.
Dazzling: Her raven locks were styled in neat curls and she donned an eye-catching pearl encrusted ear cuff and pink lipgloss
She elevated her height in a pair of strappy black heels and sported minimal makeup, letting her youthful beauty shine through.
Co-star Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha Alahan, looked spectacular in a black full length gown, which boasted a daringly high slit to show off her toned legs.
Ryan Prescott, who played Ryan Connor in Corrie and Flynn Buchanan in fellow soap Emmerdale, scrubbed up well in a black suit.
Looking good: Millie, 17, who plays troubled teen Kelly Neelan, slipped into an angelic white silk gown that clung to her lithe figure
Flawless: Millie sported a full face of makeup to accentuate her pretty features, complete with a classic red lip
Craig Tinker actor, Colson Smith, 23, looked very smart in a blue checked jacket, with grey trousers and a bright orange tie.
Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Kathleen “Dixie” Dixon in Casualty, looked gorgeous in navy blue full-length gown.
Molly Gallagher, who plays Nina Lucas in Corrie, made an impact on the red carpet in a black gothic dress, with chunky platform heels.
Angelic: Eternal member Kelle Bryan, who plays Martine Deveraux in Hollyoaks, dazzled on the red carpet in a sheer silver gown, embellished with glittery silver feathers
Beautiful: Her long raven tresses were swept into elegant braids and intertwined with silver flowers
Rebecca Ryan, who plays Lydia Chambers in Corrie and Gemma Dean in Casualty, looked very glamorous in a white lacey number, that boasted a corsetted top, and added a touch of sparkle with some glittery heels.
Eternal member Kelle Bryan, who plays Martine Deveraux in Hollyoaks, dazzled on the red carpet in a sheer silver gown, embellished with glittery silver feathers.
She wore heavy black eyeshadow and mismatched silver earrings while her long raven tresses were swept into elegant braids and intertwined with silver flowers.
Chic: Janette Manrara , 38, and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec , 32, exuded elegance and appeared in high spirits as they beamed on the red carpet
Janette Manrara, 38, and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec, 32, exuded elegance and appeared in high spirits as they beamed on the red carpet.
Janette stunned in a satin red gown, which featured a dramatic puff sleeve, figure hugging bodice and fishtail hemmed train.
She added glamour to the look with a bedazzled orb handbag, with a gleaming silver strap.
Dressed up: Janette stunned in a satin red gown, which featured a dramatic puff sleeve, figure hugging bodice and fishtail hemmed train
Loved up: Beaming for a slew of snaps in the show-stopping ensemble, Janette wrapped an arm around her husband Aljaz
Screen lovers: EastEnders stars Ross Boatman and Gillian Wright dressed to the nines, with Gillian opting for a floaty burgundy dress with a floral bodice
The dancer and choreographer had her brunette locks falling in a tousled style, opting for a glam makeup look with a dark smokey eye.
Beaming for a slew of snaps in the show-stopping ensemble, Janette wrapped an arm around her husband Aljaz.
And he looked just as suave, going for a classic look in a black suit, layered over a white shirt with black button detailing.
Glitterati: Nikki Sanderson, 38, showed off her glamorous sense of style in a black floor-length gown with contemporary floral detail
EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia, showed off her bold style credentials in a red grid pattern dress and bright green high heels.
Danny Dyer, who will soon be exiting his role on EastEnders as Mick Carter, looked dapper in a grey blazer, black tie and black trousers.
Nikki Sanderson, 38, who plays Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks, wore a black floor-length gown by Rene K Couture, with the garment’s train trailing on the floor beside her.
In style: The actress, who plays Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks, wore the dress by Rene K Couture which featured a plunging neckline
In the detail: Soap star Nikki’s dress featured structured shoulders and sleeves, with the upper section of her outfit having a contemporary white floral pattern across it
Soap star Nikki’s dress featured structured shoulders and sleeves, with the upper section of her outfit having a contemporary white floral pattern across it and a plunging neckline.
She wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty facial features and accessorised with a pair of dazzling pendulum earrings.
Nikki wore her brunette tresses pinned up behind her head and had a loose curl to one side.
Princess: Anna Passey, who plays Sienna Blake in Hollyoaks, looked like a real life princess in her pale pink off-the shoulder gown
Breathtaking: Billie Faiers, 32, stunned in a strapless lilac tulle ruffled gown with a cinched-in waist which accentuated her svelte physique
Billie Faiers, 32, stunned in a strapless lilac tulle ruffled gown with a cinched-in waist which accentuated her svelte physique.
The TV personality was joined by her handsome husband Greg Shepherd who didn’t let his wife down in the style stakes, looking dapper in a grey suit and lilac tie.
Going all out on the big night, Billie looked breathtaking in the stunning gown which showed off her sensational decolletage as she kept her accessories to a minimum.
Couple goals: The TV personality was joined by her handsome husband Greg Shepherd who didn’t let his wife down in the style stakes, looking dapper in a grey suit and lilac tie
Her blonde locks were styled in a chic bun with some face-framing tendrils added to the glamorous look.
The Essex native donned a full face of make-up as she posed confidently with her handsome husband.
Sally Carman, who is nominated for playing Abi Franklin in Coronation Street, looked phenomenal in a black lacey jumpsuit encrusted in sequins that glittered under the lights, and clung to her lithe frame.
Eva O’Hara, who plays Verity Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, channelled old Hollywood glamour in an emerald green gown, with floaty sleeves, with her auburn locks done up in 1920s style curls.
Sublime: Lucy-Jo Hudson, who plays Donna-Marie Quinn in Hollyoaks and Katy Harris in Corrie looked classy as ever in a little black dress that showed off her incredible figure while Rhiannon Clements, who plays Summer Ranger in Hollyoaks looked very elegant in an eye-catching green halterneck gown
Fancy footwear: Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow in Corrie, elevated her height in a pair of strappy black heels and sported minimal makeup, letting her youthful beauty shine through
Green goddress: Eva O’Hara, who plays Verity Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, channelled old Hollywood glamour in an emerald green gown with floaty sleeves
Hollywood glamour: She wore her auburn locks done up in 1920s style curls and added a classic red lip
The British Soap Award returned live to ITV for the first time in two years after the 2020 and 2021 ceremonies were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In its place in 2020, ITV instead aired a 60-minute special titled The British Soap Awards Celebrates 21 Years, narrated by long-running presenter Phillip Schofield.
This year, host Phillip, 60, welcomed a plethora of soap stars to London’s Hackney Empire, where they’ll battle it out to scoop prizes in 14 categories.
The awards are either voted for by a panel of expert judges or the public, with fans able to choose their favourites for Best British Soap, Best Leading Performer and Best Family categories.
Farewell: Danny Dyer, who will soon be exiting his role on EastEnders as Mick Carter, looked dapper in a grey blazer, black tie and black trousers
Vision in green: Coronation Street and Casualty’s Georgia Taylor looked like a vision in an off-the-shoulder emerald green gown while Masterchef winner Eddie Scott looked debonair in a black blazer and quirky purple checked trousers
Back from the dead! Charlie De Melo, who played the late Imran Habeeb in Corrie, posed with his co-star Georgia
Host: Phillip Schofield is the long-running presenter of the Soap Awards and looked handsome in all black
Elegant: Bethannie Hare, who plays Cher McQueen in Hollyoaks, looked sublime in a burnt orange gown with a corsetted top, and a daringly high slit
A star! Harriet Bibby, who plays Summer Spellman in Corrie, looked dazzling in a sequinned minidress, covered with stars
Meanwhile, it was reported earlier this year that The British Soap Awards opted to axe the male and female categories.
Instead of Best Actor and Actress, stars from much-loved British soaps will battle it out for the newly-created new Best Leading Performer award.
The move follows The Brits which scrapped gender classifications this year, with Adele beating Ed Sheeran to Artist of the Year.
Classy: Ruby O’Donnell, who plays Peri Lomax in Hollyoaks, looked elegant in a taupe suit with feathered hems with a corsetted jacket to cinch her in at her tiny waist while Tameka Empson, who plays Kim Fox in EastEnders dazzled in sparkly black and gold 1920s style gown that showed off her ample cleavage
Wow: Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha Alahan, looked spectacular in a black full length gown, which boasted a daringly high slit to show off her toned legs
Bold: EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy who plays Sonia in EastEnders, showed off her bold style credentials in a red grid pattern dress and bright green high heels
Statement: Toting her essentials in a white clutch bag, she opted for shimmery eyeshadow and red lipstick
Dressed to the nines: Joe Frost, who plays Leo Thompkins in Corrie, looked debonair in a black tuxedo while Kieron Richardson, who plays Ste Hay in Hollyoaks, looked deboniar in a burgundy velvet blazer and black trousers with a black tie
Past winners of the Best Actress award include Lucy Pargeter (who plays Chas Dingle in Emmerdale), Lucy Fallon (who plays Bethany Platt in Coronation Street) and Charlotte Bellamy (who plays Laurel Thomas in Emmerdale).
It follows the award for Sexiest Male and Female, voted by the public, being axed in 2015.
The five biggest soaps – Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks – will be battling it out to win recognition for their work over the past year.
Handsome: James Craven, who plays newcomer Aaron in Corrie, looked dapper in a navy blue suit and white shirt
Debonair: Ryan Prescott, who played Ryan Connor in Corrie and Flynn Buchanan in fellow soap Emmerdale, scrubbed up well in a black suit while Annie Wallace, who plays Sally St. Clair in Hollyoaks, looked lovely in a pair of navy trousers, with a blue sash around her neck
And after a stellar year of drama-filled storylines, the competition is set to be firece.
Coronation Street will no doubt be hoping to scoop gongs for their harrowing hate crime storyline which saw Seb Franklin and Nina Lucas attacked, ultimately resulting in Seb’s death.
While over on Emmerdale, serial killer Meena Jutla’s long reign of terror could bag the Leeds-based soap an award or two.
Phwoar! Sally Carman, who is nominated for playing Abi Franklin in Coronation Street, looked phenomenal in a black lacey jumpsuit encrusted in sequins that glittered under the lights, and clung to her lithe frame
Arresting: Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley in Corrie, looked arresting in a navy blue net gown, with a plunging neckline, and black bands across her svelte waist
Classically handsome: Rudolph Walker. who plays Patrick Trueman in EastEnders, looked dashing in an emerald green velvet suit while Jamie Kenna, who plays Vince Franks in EastEnders, looked sharp in a black suit with a floral shirt and black bow tie
Suited and booted: Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street, looked classy in a checked suit complete with matching waistcoat and a burgundy tie
Eye-catching: Corrie’s Craig Tinker actor, Colson Smith, looked very smart in a blue checked jacket, with grey trousers and a bright orange tie while Bill Fellows, who plays Stu in Coronation Street, looked handsome in a dark blue suit
Glam: Rebecca Ryan, who plays Lydia Chambers in Corrie and Gemma Dean in Casualty, looked very glamorous in a white lacey number, that boasted a corsetted top, and added a touch of sparkle with some glittery heels
Speaking of serial killers, EastEnders saw viewers on the edge of their seats as murderer Gray Atkins continued to avoid being arrested for his crimes – until justice finally caught up with him.
While Hollyoaks saw Summer Ranger (Rhiannon Clements) set out to destroy Brody Hudson (Adam Woodward) for his role in her father’s death.
Meanwhile Rob Hollins (Chris Walker) and his wife Karen’s (Jan Pearson) relationship was left in the balance in Doctors.
Stunning: Katie Hill, who plays Sarah Sugden in Emmerdale, stunned in a white gown with a lace bodice and ruffled net skirt with a long train that trailed behind her
Dazzling: Danielle Harold, who plays Lola Pearce in EastEnders, wowed in a black glittery jumpsuit that clung to her lithe figure, and boasted a corsetted belt to cinch her in at her tiny waist
Rude! Vicky Hall, who played Hazel Leyton in Casualty proudly displayed her naughty earrings that proclaimed: ‘F**k the Tories’ on them
Lovely: Louise Jameson, who played Rosa di Marco in EastEnders and Mary Goskirk in Emmerdale, looked elegant as she beamed on the red carpet in a navy dress which she paired with a shawl
Stunning: Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Kathleen “Dixie” Dixon in Casualty, looked gorgeous in navy blue full-length gown
Stripes: Richard Hawley, who plays Johnny Connor on Corrie, looked wonderful in a dark striped suit and black shoes
Gothic: Molly Gallagher, who plays Nina Lucas in Corrie, made an impact on the red carpet in a black gothic dress, with chunky platform heels
Striking: She wore swathes of black eyeliner and shimmery silver eyeshadow, while her hair was dyed half black and half white
Phenomenal: Emma Barton, who played Honey Mitchell in EastEnders, looked positively angelic in a draped cream gown with a golden clutch bag while Daisy Campbell, who plays Amelia Spencer in Emmerdale, looked sensational in a black dress with a cutout across the bust to show off her ample cleavage
Showstopper: Stephanie Beecham, famed for playing Martha Fraser in Coronation Street, looked incredible in a black feathered gown with a glittery bodice. She was seen leaving the event after presenting one of the awards
THE BRITISH SOAP AWARDS 2022: THE NOMINATIONS
British Soap
Coronation Street
Doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Leading Performer
Sally Carman (Abi Webster) – Coronation Street
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) – EastEnders
Linda Henry (Shirley Carter) – EastEnders
Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla) – Emmerdale
Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle) – Emmerdale
Family
The Alahans – Coronation Street
The Carters – EastEnders
The Dingles – Emmerdale
The McQueens – Hollyoaks
Coronation Street: Sally Carman as Abi Webster
Villain
Maximus Evans (Corey Brent) – Coronation Street
Laura White (Dr Princess Buchanan) – Doctors
Toby-Alexander Smith (Gray Atkins) – EastEnders
Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla) – Emmerdale
Rhiannon Clements (Summer Ranger) – Hollyoaks
Coronation Street: Maximus Evans as Corey Brent
Comedy Performer
Jane Hazelgrove (Bernie Winter) – Coronation Street
Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman) – Doctors
Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) – EastEnders
Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle) – Emmerdale
Chelsee Healey (Goldie McQueen) – Hollyoaks
Newcomer
Paddy Bever (Max Turner) – Coronation Street
Ross McLaren (Luca McIntyre) – Doctors
Ross Boatman (Harvey Monroe) – EastEnders
Darcy Grey (Marcus Dean) – Emmerdale
Matthew James-Bailey (Ethan Williams) – Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks: Chelsee Healey as Goldie McQueen
Best Storyline
Coronation Street – Hate Crime
Doctors – Bear and his mother encounter racism at St Phil’s Hospital
EastEnders – Jean’s Bipolar
Emmerdale – Meena Serial Killer
Hollyoaks – Misbah’s Historic Rape
Single Episode
Coronation Street – Flashback
Doctors – Three Consultations and a Funeral
EastEnders – Jean in Southend
Emmerdale – Marlon’s stroke
Hollyoaks – Out of Time
Emmerdale: Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle
Dramatic Performance
Sally Carman (Abi Webster) – Coronation Street
Dex Lee (Bear Sylvester) – Doctors
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) – EastEnders
Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle) – Emmerdale
Harvey Virdi (Misbah Maalik) – Hollyoaks
On-screen partnership
David Neilson & Mollie Gallagher (Roy Cropper & Nina Lucas) – Coronation Street
Chris Walker & Jan Pearson (Rob Hollins & Karen Hollins) – Doctors
Lacey Turner & Gillian Wright (Stacey Slater and Jean Slater) – EastEnders
Isobel Steele & Bradley Johnson (Liv Flaherty & Vinny Dingle) – Emmerdale
Anna Passey & Kieron Richardson (Sienna Blake & Ste Hay) – Hollyoaks
EastEnders: Gillian Wright as Jean Slater
Young performer
Millie Gibson (Kelly Neelan) – Coronation Street
Sonny Kendall (Tommy Moon) – EastEnders
Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor) – Emmerdale
Jayden Fox (Bobby Costello) – Hollyoaks
Scene of the year
Coronation Street – Johnny’s Death
Doctors – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
EastEnders – Hall of Mirrors
Emmerdale – Bridge Collapse
Hollyoaks – Misbah Didn’t Consent
The Outstanding Achievement Award and the Tony Warren Award will be announced on the night
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