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The 2023 Inside Soap Awards kicked off at Salsa Temple in London on Monday night, with some of the biggest names in serial drama in attendance for the glitzy event.
Leading the arrivals was Coronation Street favourite Tina O’Brien, who put on a leggy display in a fun pink ruffled mini dress, big winner Danielle Harold, who opted for a busty white trouser suit, and Lucy Fallon, who opted for a sultry scarlet frock.
The event saw BBC’s EastEnders dominate with a total of six gongs, including Best Soap, though its ITV rival Corrie also had big wins including Best Showstopper and Best Villain.
Tina, who plays Sarah Platt on Corrie, opted for the dusky pink mini dress adorned with an oversized ruffle, teamed with gold strapped heels.
Danielle, who won Best Actress for her heart-breaking performance as Lola Pearce during her battle with a terminal brain tumour, opted for a busty white bralet and a matching flared trouser suit.
Gorgeous! Leading the arrivals was Coronation Street favourite Tina O’Brien, who put on a leggy display in a fun pink ruffled mini dress
Meanwhile Charlotte showed off her toned tummy in a black cropped halterneck top adorned with silver jewelled detailing, teamed with matching trousers.
The star accepted the award for Best Showstopper alongside co-star Ryan Prescott, who plays Ryan Connor, for the pair’s appearance in the hard-hitting acid attack episodes back in March.
Lucy, who is reportedly set to reprise her role as Bethany Platt on Corrie later this year, was dressed to impress in a sexy scarlet mini dress with an oversized bow detailing.
She turned up the heat by elevating her frame in a pair of matching pointed toe satin lace up heels which boasted roses on the front.
Ella Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow, slipped into a fun sequinned strapless top and a matching diamante skirt, teamed with chunky white heeled boots.
Ahead of accepting the award for Best Newcomer, Channique Sterling Brown opted for a busty black velvet jumpsuit as she arrived for the evening.
Hollyoaks star Anna Passey amped up the glamour in a racy silver metallic midi dress with a strapless front, teamed with black stiletto heels and a white clutch bag.
EastEnders’ Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell on the soap, was dressed to impress in a frilled white shirt dress, while Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones joined her celebrity partner Nigel Harman at the awards.
Revealing: The actress, who plays Sarah Platt on the cobbles, teamed her pretty pink dress with chunky gold heels, arriving at the awards after taking a swipe at her ex Ryan Thomas
Bold: Danielle, who won Best Actress for her heart-breaking performance as Lola Pearce during her battle with a terminal brain tumour, opted for a busty white bralet and a matching flared trouser suit
Stellar: The star, who won both Best Actress and Best Storyline, proudly posed with her two gongs in her look, which was adorned with pearl detailing
Chic: Meanwhile Charlotte showed off her toned tummy in a black cropped halterneck top adorned with silver jewelled detailing, teamed with matching trousers
Flawless! Charlotte accessorised her look with silver bow heels
Well done! The star accepted the award for Best Showstopper alongside co-star Ryan Prescott, who plays Ryan Connor, for the pair’s appearance in the hard-hitting acid attack episodes back in March
Sex bomb! Lucy Fallon, who is reportedly set to reprise her role as Bethany Platt on Corrie later this year, put on a leggy display in a scarlet ruffled mini dress
Turning heads: The former Coronation Street star looked incredible as she put on a very leggy display in the number
Dressed to impress! Ella Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow, slipped into a fun sequinned strapless top and a matching diamante skirt, teamed with chunky white heeled boots
Big winner! Ahead of accepting the award for Best Newcomer, Coronation Street’s Channique Sterling Brown opted for a busty black velvet jumpsuit as she arrived for the evening
Revealing: She teamed the plunging one-piece with a gold metallic clutch bag
Sizzling: Hollyoaks’ Anna Passey, who plays Sienna Blake, amped up the glamour in an eye-catching metallic silver dress
Gorgeous! The soap favourite added a pop of colour with a statement red lip
Here she is! Emmerdale’s Susan Cookson, who plays Wendy Posner, opted for jewel tones by donning a glamorous teal frilled dress and neutral accessories
Surprise! Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones appeared at the awards show to support her celebrity partner Nigel Harman, dressed in a stunning olive green satin gown
Well done! While best known for his legendary role on EastEnders, it was for his performance in Casualty that Nigel scooped Best Drama Star at the awards
Besties! After wowing with their debut dance on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday, Nigel and Katya posed up a storm together on the red carpet
Legs for days: Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell on EastEnders, donned a sheer black blouse teamed with leather shorts and matching patent heeled boots
Well done! It was a night of big wins for EastEnders, with Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell) winning Soap Superstar of the Year (left), while Jamie Borthwick (Jay Brown) was awarded Best Actor (right) for his performance in Lola’s brain tumour storyline
Riding high! It was a night of big wins for EastEnders, with the BBC soap winning a total of six gongs, including Best Soap for the second year in a row
Dynamic duo: After winning a whole new army of fans with their on-screen romance, EastEnders’ Balvinder Sopal (Suki Kaur Panesar) and Heather Peace (Eve Unwin) attended the awards together
While best known for his legendary role on EastEnders, it was for his performance in Casualty that Nigel scooped Best Drama Star at the awards.
Emmerdale’s biggest male stars were also in attendance including Bhasker Patel, who recently left the soap, Ash Palmisciano and Jonny McPherson.
EastEnders dominated at the 2023 Inside Soap Awards as it was named Best Soap for the second year running.
The BBC drama scooped up a total of six gongs at the annual ceremony, beating its fellow soap operas Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Casualty and Doctors.
The soap’s tragic Lola Pearce cancer storyline was also widely recognised at the ceremony, with star Danielle Harold taking home the Best Actress prize.
She beat a host of esteemed names to the award, including the likes of Coronation Street’s Charlotte Jordan and Maureen Lipman, Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe and Emmerdale’s Emma Atkins.
Danielle also beat her co-stars Diane Parish, who plays Denise Fox, and Shona McGarty, who portrays Whitney Dean, to take home the esteemed award.
Danielle’s character Lola Pearce died in emotional scenes after sadly losing her battle with terminal brain cancer earlier this year.
The heartbreaking storyline was dubbed the ‘saddest ever’ exit by fans, and saw Danielle win Best Leading Performer the British Soap Awards, before her Inside Soap Awards success.
The storyline was further lauded at Monday’s ceremony as it also scooped up the Best Storyline gong in another huge victory for Danielle’s heart-wrenching exit.
In another huge success, Jamie Borthwick, who portrays Lola’s widower Jay Brown, took home the sought-after Best Actor prize.
He was up against the likes of Coronation Street’s David Neilson and Ryan Prescott, as well as Emmerdale’s Dominic Brunt, Jeff Hordley and Kevin Mathurin.
Also nominated in the category were Hollyoaks’ Gregory Finnegan and Jamie Lomas, as well as Jamie’s EastEnders’ co-stars Perry Fenwick and James Farrar.
Isabella Brown, who plays Lola’s daughter Lexi Pearce, won Best Young Performer, marking out another win for EastEnders – which took home a total of six gongs out of the 15 different categories.
Max Bowden, who is Lexi’s father Ben Mitchell and missed Lola’s final moments in emotional scenes, was also awarded Soap Superstar Of The Year for ‘a performance that [went] above and beyond the call of duty’.
Flirty! EastEnders’ Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell on the soap, was dressed to impress in a frilled white shirt dress with a matching handbag and silver heels
Flirty: The young soap star posed up a storm in her look at the event
What an entrance! Vicki Michelle, who recently left viewers in hysterics with her appearance on EastEnders, cut a glamorous figure in a white blazer and black cigarette trousers
Suited and booted! Emmerdale’s Joshua Richards (left) was looking sharp for the evening, while Corrie’s Ryan (right) opted for a dapper look ahead of receiving Best Showstopper
His final bow: As fans question whether his character’s killings could finally be rumbled, Coronation Street’s Todd Boyce was awarded Best Villain for his performance as murdered Stephen Reid
Sharp: Casualty’s Barney Walsh, who joined the cast of the medical drama earlier this year, opted for a smart midnight blue suit and a matching navy blue T-shirt
Success: EastEnders dominated at the 2023 Inside Soap Awards on Monday as it was named Best Soap for the second year running (pictured: Danielle Harold as Lola Pearce)
Lauded: The soap’s tragic Lola Pearce cancer storyline was also recognised, with star Danielle Harold taking home Best Actress and Jamie Borthwick (Jay Brown) winning Best Actor
Dominating: Isabella Brown, who plays Lola’s daughter Lexi Pearce, also won Best Young Performer – with EastEnders taking home a total of six gongs out of the 15 different categories
Fan favourite: Elsewhere, Coronation Street’s Maureen Lipman was awarded Best Comic Performance for the third year for her role as the acid-tongued, Evelyn Plummer
Inside Soap editor, Gary Gillatt, said: ‘The beautifully played story of young mum Lola’s cancer diagnosis, and her final few life-affirming months, captivated Inside Soap readers this year, and won out against powerful work from all the other shows. And the Best Soap win is well-deserved. It’s been a golden year for EastEnders – a true renaissance.’
Shona McGarty was also up for Best Actress for her portrayal of Whitney Dean in EastEnders, and it will likely mark her last appearance at the event after it was announced last month she was leaving the BBC soap after 15 years.
Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, the actress said: ‘It wasn’t an easy decision because I’ve made so many friends.
‘So, I’m going to be sad to say goodbye to my friends and family, but it was right decision for me as I want to do other things. After 15 years, I’ve had a pretty good run.’
Elsewhere, Coronation Street’s Maureen Lipman was awarded Best Comic Performance for the third year for her role as the acid-tongued, Evelyn Plummer.
The ITV soap opera also took home the Best Showstopper gong – awarded to a showcase stunt or episode – for its powerful acid attack story involving Ryan Prescott (Ryan Connor) and Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgeley).
Todd Boyce was named Best Villain for his portrayal of Stephen Reid, whose serial killer antics have dominated the action on the soap opera across 2023.
Other formidable faces nominated in the category included Coronation Street’s Andrew Still, who plays stalker Justin Rutherford, EastEnders’ Aaron Thiara (Ravi Gulati) and Emmerdale’s William Ash (Caleb Miligan).
And Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays go-getting solicitor Dee-Dee Bailey, secured further success for the show as she took home the Best Newcomer award.
She beat EastEnders’ Bobby Brazier (Freddie Slater) – who made his debut on Strictly Come Dancing last week – and Emmerdale’s Flo Wilson and Lewis Cope to the gong.
Also nominated were Coronation Street’s Jodie Prenger and Hollyoaks stars Jemma Donovan and Jon-Paul Bell.
Emmerdale soared to success in the Best Partnership category, which was won by Mark Charnock and Dominic Brunt for their beloved double-act as Marlon and Paddy.
It comes after Marlon helped to save Paddy’s life as his friend went through his darkest hour in very powerful scenes that aired earlier this year.
Tragic: The ITV soap also took home the Best Showstopper gong – awarded to a showcase stunt or episode – for its powerful acid attack story involving Ryan Prescott (Ryan Connor)
Close pals: Emmerdale also found success in the Best Partnership category, which was won by Dominic Brunt and Mark Charnock for their beloved double-act as Paddy and Marlon
Busy! Casualty’s Nigel Harman came fresh from a Strictly Come Dancing training session to collect the Best Drama Star trophy for his role as Dr Max Cristie
The exuberant Dingle clan – always at the centre of the Emmerdale action – were named Best Family, beating EastEnders’ The Mitchells and The Trueman-Fox-Brannings, and Coronation Street’s The Platts and The Winter-Browns, among others.
Inside Soap readers named Chris Walker their Best Daytime Star for his moving portrayal of widowed police officer Rob Hollins in Doctors, while Casualty’s Nigel Harman came fresh from a Strictly Come Dancing training session to collect the Best Drama Star trophy for his role as Dr Max Cristie.
The prestigious Outstanding Achievement award went to Nikki Sanderson to mark more than a decade playing Hollyoaks’ Maxine Minniver, and her work on this year’s Long Walk Home storyline.
Previous Outstanding Achievement winners include EastEnders’ late star June Brown (Dot Cotton) – who died in April last year – and Coronation Street’s Helen Worth (Gail Platt).
Inside Soap editor, Gary Gillatt, commented: ‘The big storylines of 2023 often proved a harrowing watch.
‘Cancer, stalking, misogyny and depression were the major themes tackled this year, and our trophies are awarded by an audience who’ve clearly responded to these challenging episodes.
‘Though they’re also relieved to have Marlon and Paddy’s banter and Evelyn’s one-liners to lift the mood!’
More than 90,000 soap fans vote each year in The Inside Soap Awards, and they remain – after three decades – the only accolades of their kind to be awarded based solely on the votes of viewers.
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