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Susan Knox

Gemma Collins, Amanda Holden, and Will Young lead glamour at Chelsea Flower Show

It was all go at the Chelsea Flower Show on Monday as some of the biggest stars in showbiz got dolled up to the nines to celebrate the annual event.

Stars including Gemma Collins, Joan Collins, Vicky McClure and Charlotte Hawkins all made an appearance at the regular spring event - which returned for the first time since 2019.

Other celebrities at the event included Amanda Holden, Will Young, Vick Hope, and Calvin Harris.

While the 2020 show was cancelled completely - with only a virtual showcase in its place - Covid-19 restrictions delayed the 2021 show to September, for an in-person event.

This year, fans of the gardening show got to enjoy an in-person event during the traditional May period, with all the action they're used to - including the RHS Chelsea Floristry and Design competition as well as balcony garden categories and house plant studios.

The GC paired her bright and loud frock with a neon pink bag (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The GC looked radiant in a striking floral yellow maxi dress (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

To mark the return of the prestigious event at The Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, Gemma Collins made sure to dress to impress.

The former TOWIE star, 40, looked radiant in a striking floral yellow maxi dress which did wonders to highlight her recent three-stone weight loss.

The GC paired her bright and loud frock with a neon pink bag and some sandals just in time for summer.

Gemma brought her beloved mum Joan along with her as the mother-daughter duo lapped up all that was on offer.

Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure also made an appearance at this year's Chelsea Flower Show (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Laura Mahone and Vicky McClure attend press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure also made an appearance at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.

The 39-year-old actress opted for a more casual look in comparison to her fellow celeb Gemma as she rocked some loose-fitting beige pants and trainers.

Vicky topped off the casual yet chic ensemble with a beige linen blazer and a stripped top.

Singing sensation Charlotte Church also kept things low-key in the wardrobe department as she rocked a forrest-green maxi dress.

Charlotte Church also kept things low-key in the wardrobe department (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Amanda Holden didn't hold back when it came to getting dolled up for this year's event (SplashNews.com)

Charlotte, 36, was all smiles as she posed for photos before heading on into see all the stunning flowers on display this year.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden didn't hold back when it came to getting dolled up for this year's event.

The blonde beauty, 51, went all out and rocked a striking neon pink and green pants suit.

Amanda showcased her famous figure in a pair of printed flared pants, and over-top, she wore a matching blazer.

Pop Idol winner Will Young also modelled a daring ensemble as he attended the flower show (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Presenter Charlotte Hawkins looked stunning in a red stripped summer dress (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

She topped off the loud look with a neon green top and some over-sized sunglasses.

Elsewhere, former Pop Idol winner Will Young also modelled a daring ensemble as he attended the flower show in a red and white suit with letters and numbers scattered across the two-piece.

Will topped off the look with a pair of brown sandals as he cheerfully posed for snaps at the press event.

Presenter Charlotte Hawkins looked stunning in a red stripped summer dress which did wonders to accentuate her gorgeous figure.

Charlotte paired the summer dress with a pair of white stiletto heels (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Charlotte paired the summer dress with a pair of white stiletto heels and as always, her blonde locks and makeup were styled to perfection.

As always, the annual flower show wasn't without it's fair share of drama.

TV chef Ainsley Harriott and other stars rushed to save a woman from drowning as she fell into pond water at the show on Monday.

The 65-year-old was pictured lifting the woman out of the water, alongside a group of celebrities, including DIY SOS host Nick Knowles.

Ainsley grabbed onto the woman and pulled her up as she slipped into the narrow water feature.

Ainsley Harriot saves a woman from drowning (Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)

She was handed over to paramedics after being pulled from the water.

Onlookers were shocked as they watched the event unfold, with Ainsley and others rushing to save her.

Meanwhile, Nick stood at the sidelines looking concerned with his new girlfriend Katie Dadzie.

One guest who attended the show explained what had happened.

They told The Sun: "The garden was packed with lots of people and I think the woman must have fallen into the pond or tripped over and ended up in the water.

"I think she nearly drowned. She was pulled out by Ainsley Harriott and some other celebrities before they laid her down on the floor. She was coughing up lots of water."

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