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Katherine Heslop

Pregnant Jorgie Porter and Julia Goulding lead the way at British Soap Awards

The stars are out for the British Soap Awards this evening.

Much-loved performers are looking glam on the red carpet as they prepare to battle it out, after the awards do was cancelled over the last two years due to Covid.

Corrie's Julia Goulding showed off her baby bump for the first time in public on the red carpet, while wearing a tight, off the shoulder, black dress.

Meanwhile Hollyoaks' Jorgie Porter also revealed she is pregnant, as she cradled her bump on the red carpet, while wearing a long, white, off-the-shoulder gown, with her hair in a stylish bun.

Jorgie Porter on the red carpet (Getty Images)
Julia Goulding cradles her baby bump (Getty Images)

EastEnders ' Shona McGarty looked beautiful in a floor length gold and cream strapless gown, with a nipped in bodice.

She teamed her dress with a show-stopping earring on one ear, with her hair in loose waves.

TOWIE star Billie Faiers and her husband Greg Shepherd made a handsome pair, as Billie wore a strapless pink dress, with a tulle skirt.

Host Phillip Schofield looked dapped in an all-black suit and shirt.

Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Batersby in Corrie, looked stunning in a full length black gown, also off the shoulder.

Shona McGartyattends the British Soap Awards (Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Greg Shepherd and Billie Faiers are at the do (Getty Images)

Danny Dyer, who is set to leave EastEnders, walked the red carpet in a dark suit and tie, and gave the cameras a thumbs up.

Speaking to the Mirror on the red carpet, Danny revealed he's in talks to kill of character Mick Carter in a "dark" Christmas storyline.

Promising that his exit, after ten years on the show, would be "huge and epic", he said that he wanted the sad scenes to "get people talking" and warned it would be a "shock".

Chelsee Healey and Jennifer Metcalfe pose up a storm on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards (Getty Images)
Hollyoaks actress Nikki Sanderson looked stunning in a daring black gown (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)

Phillip is hosting again at Hackney Empire in London, as actors and actresses from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, Hollyoaks and Doctors join together for the glitzy bash.

Coronation Streeet, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks are all contenders to the major award of the night- Best British Soap.

Meanwhile, actresses EastEnders' actresses Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) and Linda Henry (Shirley Carter) are up for Best Leading Performer.

Georgia Taylor walking the red carpet at the awards do (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Phillip is hosting the awards again this year (Getty Images)

Emmerdale's Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla) and Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle) are also up for the coveted gong, as well as Corrie's Sally Carmen (Abi Webster).

On the red carpet, Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe looked sizzling as she wore a black, skin-tight, latex dress.

The actress, who plays Mercedes McQueen, wore her brunette tresses down, and paired the outfit with red lipstick.

Danny Dyer gives the cameras a thumbs up (Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Jennifer Metcalfe wore a latex jumpsuit to the awards bash (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Jennifer posed up a storm with her fellow Hollyoaks actress Chelsee Healey, who was also wearing a daring all-black ensemble.

Chelsee, who plays Goldie Mcqueen, wore a bikini-style black halter top, which showed off her toned midriff, and a long skirt with a train.

She wore her hair in an extravagant up-do, and teamed the look with dramatic, strappy heels. She and Jennifer laughed and chatted on the carpet, putting their arms around each other.

Chelsee and Jennifer on the red carper (Mike Marsland/WireImage)
EastEnders favourite Danny Dyer was ready with different poses on the red carpet (Getty Images)

Best Leading performer nominee Paige Sandhu made a grand entrance at the bash, wearing a glittery blue mini dress with a plunging neckline.

Feathers adorned the skirt and from her shoulders flowed two pieces of blue fabric, which looked dramatic as they billowed in the air.

Paige has captivated viewers with her portrayal of serial killer Meena, and her relationship with older sister Manpreet.

Award nominee Paige Sandhu looked stunning in her blue, feathery dress (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

EastEnders' Danielle Harold, who plays single mum Lola in the soap, wore a black, glittering bodysuit.

The risqué ensemble was complimented by her wavy blonde hair, which she wore loose, and smoky eye make-up.

Her co-stars and EastEnders veterans Natalie Cassady and Emma Barton looked chic as they posed for pictures.

Natalie wore a pink and white chequered dress, which reached just below the knee and had a cut-out section in the chest area. She accessorised the dress with a white clutch and green high heels.

Danielle Harold looked amazing in her black and glittering bodysuit (Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Natalie Cassidy embraced the summer with her dress (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Emma looked like a Hollywood star as she donned a floor length, satin white gown. She accessorised the dress with a silver bangle and ornate clutch.

Emmerdale co-stars Bradley Johnson and Isobel Steele posed together, as they headed to the awards ceremony.

Isobel wore an orange polka dress with puff sleeves, and kept her hair casual, wearing it down.

Bradley wore a three piece suit, the bronze buttons on his waistcoat and jacket perfectly matching Isobel's dress.

Emma Barton embraced glamour with her outfit (Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Bradley Johnson and Isobel Steele pose together at the British Soap Awards (Getty Images)

Emmerdale's Daisy Campbell kept it simple in a midi length black dress, with a cut-out section above her chest. She wore her hair in a classic up-do, and teamed the dress with a red clutch.

Hollyoaks' Anna Passey looked regal in an off-the-shoulder silver gown, with a tulle skirt, and tight fitting bodice.

Her co-star Nikki Sanderson, who has also appeared in Coronation Street, looked beautiful in a daring gown, with a cut-out down the middle.

Emmerdale's Daisy Campbell walks the red carpet (Getty Images)
Anna Passey wore an outfit fit for a queen (Getty Images)

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