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Zoe Delaney

Emily Atack, Peter Andre and family lead stars getting glam ahead of Pride of Britain awards

A host of stars are set to take to the red carpet for the glittering Pride of Britain awards.

And ahead of the glamorous ceremony, Emily Atack and Peter Andre led the celebrities sharing an insight into their laborious preparations to ensure they dazzle on the red carpet.

The Inbetweener's actress took to her Instagram Stories earlier today to give her followers an insight into how she's getting ready, with her cute pup Penny helping the star along with her glamourous preparations.

Dame Kelly Holmes, Loose Women presenter Frankie Bridge, former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn also took to social media ahead of the star-studded event kicking off, all sharing their excitement at nabbing an invite to the highly anticipated bash.

Peter Andre's eldest son Junior Andre went live on Instagram with sister Princess Andre and their dad, as the Andre clan once again make their way to at the Grosvenor House in London for the important celebration.

Frankie Bridge shared her excitement earlier today ahead of tonight's awards (Instagram)
Katie McGlynn did what she had to do to be ready in time for the emotional event (Instagram)

The Pride of Britain awards returns for yet another year to celebrate the nation's everyday heroes and their bravery.

The annual awards, which have taken place since 1999 in association with The Prince’s Trust, is considered one of the most heartwarming and emotional nights of the year.

Every year, several well-known faces from celebrities, politicians and sports icons come together to celebrate the bravery and selflessness of the winners.

Dame Kelly Holmes asked her Instagram followers for advice ahead of the show (Instagram)
Jake Quickenden was on the hunt for an iron (Instagram)

As he, sister Princess and dad Pete drove in a car to this evening's awards, singer Junior went live to his 535,000 Instagram followers, as the musical family enjoyed a sing-along in the back of a car while dressed in their dapper outfits.

Actress Emily shared a sweet snap of her cute dog sitting on her knee as the star got her make-up done earlier this afternoon, captioning the update: "Getting ready for Pride of Britain awards. Penny thinks she's coming."

Former soap star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Katie posted a selfie of herself on the train down to London as ahead of tonight's event, going on to share a snap of herself rocking a face mask in the back of a cab.

Carol Vorderman have her followers a sneak peak of her dress (Instagram)
The Celebrity Gogglebox is ready and raring to host the PoB awards once again this year (carolvorders/Instagram)

"When your train's delayed... prep starts in the cab," the star joked with her Instagram followers as she did what she had to do to ensure she got ready in time for the awards.

Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo have returned to co-host the star-studded event at London’s Grosvenor House.

Carol, who has hosted the event for 23 years since 1999, said: "We’ll have 12 incredible winners again this year, but it's difficult for the judging panel because we have thousands of nominations and everyone on the shortlist could easily win.

"We try to reflect what’s happened in Britain in the last year, so you’ll recognise people who have been in the news, but we aim to balance that with stories nobody has heard before. It’s a magical combination."

The star alongside co-host Ashley Banjo at last year's event (Daily Mirror)

Taking to her Instagram Stories earlier today, the host shared a sneak peak of one of the dresses she will be wearing this evening, after previously revealing her plans to wear upcycled or second-hand gowns throughout the evening.

More than 150 of the UK's biggest stars will come together to celebrate, including: Idris Elba, Michael Sheen, Anna Friel, Frank and Christine Lampard, Derek Chisora, Dame Mary Berry, Holly Willoughby, Big Narstie, Molly May Hague and Tommy Fury, Olly Murs, Kate Garraway and Emily Atack.

This year's winners include a teenager who saved the lives of a young boy and her father before coming close to being swept to her death in a river and
brave police officers wounded in a frenzied knife attack.

A sailor who led a four-hour mission to save 27 men from a burning ship in towering seas and a schoolboy who tackles endurance challenges on his walking frame to raise money for charity are also among the winners.

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