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Katie Fitzpatrick

Michelle Keegan leads the glam red carpet looks at the BAFTA TV Awards 2022

Michelle Keegan was a vision in pink as she walked the red carpet at the BAFTA TV Awards 2022 with her husband Mark Wright. The former Coronation Street star wowed in a princess-like gown with pleated detailing and thigh-high split.

The 34-year-old star from Stockport posed alongside her adoring hubby at the awards in London as they were photographed ahead of the ceremony. The Brassic and Our Girl actress sported glamorous makeup with a nude lip and she wore her brunette tresses in pretty waves.

Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts, 40, also chose a daring split-detail dress for the occasion. She dazzled in a metallic-effect gown which with colourful feathers on the train and strappy heeled sandals.

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Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis, 27, was also the picture of glam at London's Royal Festival Hall as she posed proudly alongside her professional dancing partner from the 2021 series Giovanni Pernice who looked dapper in a coordinating black tuxedo suit. EastEnders star Rose, from Manchester, had flashbulbs popping in an elegant black gown.

She and Giovanni, 31, have been nominated for the Must-See Moment Award after a breathtaking silent performance on the much-loved BBC dance show. Rose was Strictly's first deaf contestant and during their routine to Symphony by Clean Bandit featuring Zara Larsson. they danced in silence for 10 seconds in tribute to the deaf community.

Pro dancer turned judge Judge Anton du Beke, who has been with the hit show since it began in 2004, said: "It was the greatest thing I've ever seen on the show." Rose previously said she was hoping to 'break sterotypes' on Strictly.

It's A Sin star Olly Alexander is up for best actor at the BAFTAs for his powerful role in the Russell T Davies drama filmed in Manchester. Strictly Come Dancing and Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will do battle in the best entertainment programme category.

The nominations for the Must-See Moment, the only accolade to be voted for by the public, include Rose and Giovanni's silent dance, Adele's reunion with her former teacher on An Audience With Adele and Ant and Dec's 'evening Prime Minister' dig at Downing Street's lockdown parties on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Virgin Media’s BAFTA TV Awards will air on Sunday (May 8) at 6pm on BBC One

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