Coronation Street won the first gong of the night on the British Soap Awards by winning Best Storyline for the aftermath of Aidan's suicide.
Actress Sue Nicholls was also left stunned tonight after being given the Outstanding Achievement award.
EastEnders' Gillian Wright was the next star to win by bagging Best Dramatic Performance for her heartbreaking cancer storyline.
The awards got off to a glitzy start on the red carpet tonight as the array of soap stars glammed up for the event.
There were baby bumps galore tonight as pregnant Brooke Vincent shimmered in a sequin gold dress. Hollyoaks actress Nadine Mulkerin went one step further and by showing off her bump.
Tonight's ceremony is hosted by Phillip Schofield and held in the Lowry Theatre, Manchester.
Among those vying for gongs tonight are Danny Dyer, Jack P Shepherd, Alison King and Stephanie Davis.
Here are all the British Soap Award winners so far:
Best British Soap
Doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Best Actor
Jack P Shepherd (David Platt, Coronation Street)
Danny Dyer (Mick Carter, EastEnders)
Zack Morris (Keegan Baker, EastEnders)
Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle, Emmerdale)
Gregory Finnegan (James Nightingale, Hollyoaks)
Best Actress
Alison King (Carla Connor, Coronation Street)
Lorraine Stanley (Karen Taylor, EastEnders)
Lucy Pargeter (Chas Dingle, Emmerdale)
Stephanie Davis (Sinead Shelby, Hollyoaks)
Lauren McQueen (Lily McQueen, Hollyoaks)
Villain of the Year
Greg Wood (Rick Neelan, Coronation Street)
Matthew Chambers (Daniel Granger, Doctors)
Ricky Champ (Stuart Highway, EastEnders)
Claire King (Kim Tate, Emmerdale)
Nathan Sussex (Buster Smith, Hollyoaks) - winner
Best Comedy Performance
Patti Clare (Mary Cole, Coronation Street)
Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman, Doctors) - winner
Tameka Empson (Kim Fox, EastEnders)
Nicola Wheeler (Nicola King, Emmerdale)
Jessamy Stoddart (Liberty Savage, Hollyoaks)
Best Newcomer
Alexandra Mardell (Emma Brooker, Coronation Street) - winner
Bethan Moore (Izzie Torres, Doctors)
Ricky Champ (Stuart Highway, EastEnders)
James Moore (Ryan Stocks, Emmerdale)
Talia Grant (Brooke Hathaway, Hollyoaks)
Best Storyline
The Impact of Aidan's Suicide (Coronation Street) - winner
Daniel and Zara's Breakup (Doctors)
Knife Crime (EastEnders)
Charity's Abuse (Emmerdale)
Footballer Abuse (Hollyoaks)
Best Single Episode
Aidan's Suicide and the Aftermath (Coronation Street)
And the Beat Goes On... (Doctors)
Consent (EastEnders)
Chas & Paddy Say Goodbye to Baby Grace (Emmerdale)
Where Do I Belong? (Hollyoaks)
Best Male Dramatic Performance
Rob Mallard (Daniel Osborne, Coronation Street)
Ian Midlane (Al Haskey, Doctors)
Zack Morris (Keegan Baker, EastEnders)
Dominic Brunt (Paddy Kirk, Emmerdale)
Adam Woodward (Brody Hudson, Hollyoaks) - winner
Best Female Dramatic Performance
Katie McGlynn (Sinead Tinker, Coronation Street)
Elisabeth Dermot Walsh (Zara Carmichael, Doctors)
Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders) - winner
Lucy Pargeter (Chas Dingle, Emmerdale)
Nadine Mulkerrin (Cleo McQueen, Hollyoaks)
Best On-Screen Partnership
Simon Gregson & Kate Ford (Steve & Tracy McDonald, Coronation Street)
Ian Midlane & Adrian Lewis-Morgan (Al Haskey & Jimmi Clay, Doctors)
Roger Griffiths & Kara-Leah Fernandes (Mitch & Bailey Baker, EastEnders) - winner
Lucy Pargeter & Dominic Brunt (Chas Dingle & Paddy Kirk, Emmerdale)
Nick Pickard & Alex Fletcher (Tony & Diane Hutchinson, Hollyoaks)
Best Young Actor
Elle Mulvaney (Amy Barlow, Coronation Street)
Oliver Falconer (Joe Granger-Carmichael, Doctors)
Kara-Leah Fernandes (Bailey Baker, EastEnders) - winner
Joe Warren-Plant (Jacob Gallagher, Emmerdale)
Lacey Findlow (Dee Dee Hutchinson, Hollyoaks)
Scene of the Year
Gail's Monologue (Coronation Street) - winner
The Crash (Doctors)
Shakil's Funeral (EastEnders)
Cain's Confession (Emmerdale)
Brody Confronts His Abuser, Buster (Hollyoaks)
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