A host of celebrities have graced the red carpet at the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards this year.
The annual award ceremony has honoured unsung heroes in the UK since it launched in 1999. Each year, public nominations are compiled into a shortlist before the judging panel chooses the winners, with courageous efforts and fundraising among the achievements celebrated.
Winners are then honoured at a star-studded dinner and the Pride of Britain Awards is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week by recognising yet more individuals. This year’s event is once again hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, who have fronted the awards ceremony together since 2021.
Dozens of huge stars, from Oscar winners to chart-toppers and world champions, will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of winners, including awe-inspiring children of courage, fundraisers, campaigners and lifesavers as they come together to make the occasion.
Vogue looked fabulous in a vibrant yellow gown (
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Oti Mabuse looked stunning in a monochrome look (
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They may be there in big numbers to show their support, but the stars are not big names from showbiz, TV, film, music and sport. Instead, the celebrities are the ones doing the applauding as they pay tribute to unsung heroes from communities across the UK.
An array of stars are in attendance at Grosvenor House in London for the special occasion, ahead of it being broadcast on ITV later this week. Among those who have already graced the red carpet at the venue on Monday night is Vogue Williams, who has been seen posing for photos looking more glamorous than ever in a stunning bright yellow gown.
Vogue slicked her blonde locks into a low ponytail and allowed her daring yellow dress to do all the talking as she smiled for the cameras. Best friends, Strictly’s Pete Wicks and former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson also stormed the red carpet with huge smiles and sharp suits. YouTube and TikTok star GK Barry has also graced the red carpet with a stunning look. Harry Potter’s Warwick Davis was accompanied by his daughter Annabelle to mark his fifth year at the show, and said he “loves celebrating people doing wonderful things through selfless acts”.
Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith attend The Pride of Britain Awards 2024 (
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Celebs Go Dating star Helen Flanagan looked like a princess in a stunning satin gown (
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Strictly judge Shirley Ballas praised 25 years of Pride of Britain and joked she was prepared for the inevitable makeup malfunction once the emotional night got underway. “I love it; we hear from amazing people and lose our eyelashes. Every year, my eyelashes come off, and I have to run to my car.”
Wearing a plunging strapless fuchsia gown, Helen Flanagan cursed herself for forgetting to bring her tissues. “I always end up shedding a tear,” she laughed. The Celebs Go Dating star was pretty in pink as she styled her blonde locks in vintage curls. Helen and Vanessa Williams, who wore a glittering purple suit, were both wearing outfits by London Fashion Week’s youngest ever designer Josh Birch Jones.
Shirley Ballas graced the red carpet too (
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Vanessa Williams modelled a purple suit (
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Coronation Street star Sue Johnston, who will present the TSB Community Hero award to midwife Agnes Nisbett, has supported the event for a long time. “The stories are amazing. Agnes turned her grief at having a stillborn baby into helping other women who experience this, so they can get counselling,” she said. “She makes me think of my Auntie May, who was a midwife through the war in Liverpool.”
Loose Women panellist Linda Robson had her tissues at the ready. “I’ve been coming since it was at Waterloo Studios when it was a couple of hundred people there. It’s grown every year; it just gets bigger and bigger.” Fellow panelist Frankie Bridge is also in attendance, with her having walked the red carpet in a flowing white gown, which she accessorised with necklaces.
Dynamic duo Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson were all smiles as they showed off their dapper suits (
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Clare Balding, who will co-present the Special Recognition award with Stephen Mangan to domestic violence campaigners Diana Parkes and Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, said: “It is brilliant to be here. It is a great way of celebrating so many people in so many different fields. Diana and Hetti showed amazing resilience in the face of complete tragedy. To then help other people is a really positive message.”
Jess Phillips MP – minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls – also praised the pair, who teamed up after the death of Diana’s daughter Joanna Simpson to help children living with domestic violence. “I do find it quite hard to be here (because of what people have been through),” said the Birmingham Yardley MP. “I’m so pleased that Hetti and Diana are being recognised. It’s always been families having to fight for the most basic level of justice in these cases.”
GK Barry posed for photos at the Pride of Britain Awards 2024. (
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Zara McDermott is among the guests at the Pride of Britain Awards this year (
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Meanwhile, Oti Mabuse turned heads in a stunning monochrome gown, with her among the Strictly Come Dancing stars in attendance. Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh was next to strut her stuff on the red carpet in an autumnal emerald green velvet midi dress. The blonde beauty looked incredible as she posed alongside Toby-Alexander Smith.
Lottie Tomlinson also graced the red carpet in a black gown on Monday night (
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Aimee Fuller looked amazing in a daring black gown (
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Zara McDermott was next on the red carpet as she pulled out all the stops with an incredible look for the 25th anniversary of the awards. One Direction star Louis Tomlinson’s sister, Lottie Tomlinson looked stunning in an all-black look following the tragic passing of Liam Payne last Wednesday.
Simon Cowell was also at the ceremony, where he paid tribute to his late friend, former Mirror Editor Peter Willis. Simon remembered Peter, who set up the much-loved Pride of Britain Awards, on stage with a poignant tribute.
Simon Cowell was seen at the ceremony where he paid tribute to his friend, former Mirror Editor Peter Willis who set up the awards (
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It marks the first time Simon’s been seen in public since the death of Liam, whom he first met in 2008 when the late singer was just 14 and auditioned on the X Factor for the first time. Liam was later put in band One Direction by Simon.
Long-running Pride of Britain host Carol, who’s modelled various looks over the years whilst fronting the annual awards ceremony, brought some sparkles to the red carpet with her look. She was seen wearing a white gown that featured sparkling details.
Pride of Britain host Carol Vorderman opted for a glittering gown for the occasion (
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Ade Adepitan and his wife Linda also posed for photos on the red carpet (
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TV presenter Ade Adepitan and his wife Linda were also in attendance. Ade opted to wear a navy suit with silver embelishments on the jacket, whilst Linda coordinated in a pale blue dress. She accessorised with earrings and a silver clutch. Other guests include Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller, who modelled a black dress at the venue.
GMB hosts Kate Garraway, Ranvir Singh and Susanna Reid, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Laura Tobin were seen together (
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Several Good Morning Britain stars were also spotted outside the venue in London on Monday night, including hosts Kate Garraway, Ranvir Singh and Susanna Reid. They posed beside colleagues Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Laura Tobin.
Kate opted to wear a gold suit for the occasion and accompanied the look with a coordinated purse. Kate, who lost her husband Derek Draper in January this year, said she was representing her late husband at the show. “It’s always a hugely emotional night,” she said. “You’re sometimes moved by the stories in a sad way, but also by the courage. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to PoB throughout the journey of Derek being sick, and this is the first one I’ve been to with him not with us. He always loved it as a ceremony and a show. It’s wonderful to see how people fight on.”
Ranvir sported a velvet blue dress and matching handbag, whilst co-star Susanna was seen wearing a black dress that featured gold detailing. Richard wore a traditional black suit to the venue and Charlotte got glammed up in a blue dress. Whilst their colleague Laura decided to showcased a red and black dress at the ceremony.
Frankie Bridge opted to model a white gown at the special occasion (
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This Morning presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were seen together on the red carpet (
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They weren’t the only ITV presenters to grace the red carpet, as This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley – who joined the show earlier this year – were seen at the event. Cat modelled a yellow gown for the special occasion and posed beside Ben, who sported a blue suit, on the red carpet.
Peter Andre was joined by some of his family on the red carpet for the special occasion in London this week. The singer and TV presenter wore a black suit, complete with a bowtie, for the Pride of Britain Awards this year.
Emily Andre, Peter Andre, Princess Andre and Junior Andre attended together. (
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JB Gill and his Strictly dance partner Amy Dowden had some photos together on the red carpet (
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His wife Emily Andre coordinated with him by wearing a black dress that featured cut-out segments. She accessorised with a silver necklace. Peter’s eldest children Junior Andre and Princess Andre accompanied him too, with them seen wearing a grey suit and a two-tier dress respectively.
Strictly contestant JB Gill also modelled a black suit on the red carpet at Grosvenor House. The JLS member was joined by his dance partner Amy Dowden for this year’s Pride of Britain Awards, with the pro wearing a sparkling gown.
Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec were among the couples who posed together (
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Kym Marsh modelled a black dress at the special occasion (
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Louise Redknapp and her partner Drew Michaels attended together. Other couples who attended together included Laura Kenny and Jason Kenny, as well as Strictly’s Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec. Janette wore a white dress whilst husband Aljaž, who rejoined the BBC show for the latest series, opted for a black suit.
Waterloo Road cast member Kym Marsh was also present for the awards ceremony’s anniversary celebration. Other guests this year include Christine McGuinness, Dame Kelly Holmes and newlywed Vicky Pattison. A host of stars from Strictly were spotted on the red carpet including pros Nancy Xu, Nadiya Bychkova and Jowita Przystał.
