Coronation Street stars Millie Gibson and Elle Mulvaney looked nothing short of sensational at the British Soap Awards on Saturday at at Hackney Empire in London.
Millie, 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.
Incredible: Coronation Street stars Millie Gibson and Elle Mulvaney looked nothing short of sensational at the British Soap Awards on Saturday at at Hackney Empire in London
Her 19-year-old co-star Elle, who plays Amy Barlow on the popular soap, looked picture perfect in a minidress decorated with stars.
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
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.
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
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.
Fancy footwear: Elle elevated her height in a pair of strappy black heels and sported minimal makeup, letting her youthful beauty shine through
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.
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.
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
Dressed to the nines: Joe Frost, who plays Leo Thompkins in Corrie, looked debonair in a black tuxedo
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, 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
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.
Dashing: Bill Fellows, who plays Stu in Coronation Street, looked handsome in a dark blue suit
Eye-catching: Craig Tinker actor, Colson Smith, looked very smart in a blue checked jacket, with grey trousers and a bright orange tie
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: 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
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 TSWT) – 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 TSWT (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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