She announced her engagement to her long-term football love on Friday.
And Helen Flanagan was the picture of happiness when she arrived at the star-studded British Soap Awards 2018 on the red carpet where she was reunited with her co-stars Lucy Fallon and Catherine Tyldesley on Saturday.
The 27-year-old pregnant star was every inch the leading lady as she displayed her growing stomach in her figure-hugging ivory gown in the great company of her fellow glamorous actresses at Hackney Empire.
Expectant mum Helen, who is expecting her second little girl to join her two-year-old Matilda, exhibited her blossoming baby bump in a stunning white gown as she cuddled up to her dapper boyfriend.
The newly-engaged star also was supported by her handsome fiancé Scott Sinclair, with the lovers putting on a cosy display when they led the glamour on the red carpet.
The couple, whose love story goes back to 2009, looked closer than ever as they made their first red carpet appearance since Scott down on one knee in Disneyland Paris during their romantic city break.

British Soaps Awards 2018: Newly-engaged Helen Flanagan displayed huge blossoming baby bump in figure-hugging gown with her fiancé Scott Sinclair as she led the star-studded awards on Saturday


Stunning: Gearing up to make her dramatic exit from the cobbles as her character Rosie Webster in a scandalous cocaine storyline in upcoming weeks, the soap star ensured her red carpet appearance was memorable
Newly-engaged Helen flashed her massive rock on her ring finger which caught glimmers of the light as she rested her left hand on her gigantic baby bump.
Making her dramatic exit from the cobbles as her character Rosie Webster becomes embroiled in a scandalous cocaine storyline once again, the soap star ensured her red carpet appearance was equally memorable.
Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price in the soap, was hot on her Corrie co-stars heels when she wowed on the red carpet in her extravagant plunging floor-length ivory gown.


On the case! Of course everyone had been anticipating the arrival of Lucy Fallon, who was delighted to win Best Actress after fighting off tough competition, and she looked sensational in a semi-sheer sky-blue dress
Known for her flirtatious character on the cobbles, the beautiful blonde didn’t disappoint when she went braless in the high-risk neckline which gave onlookers a good glimpse at her eye-popping cleavage.
The actress, 34, also highlighted her hourglass shape in the astonishing dress, which was fitted at the waist to really enhance her sensational looks.
Injecting sparkle into her look, the soap star accessorised with dangling diamond earrings and an eye-catching ring which she showed off when she posed with her right hand on her hip.


Awkward: Chelsee Healey was hotly-anticipated by onlookers for a very different reason after the actress threatened to turn up to the awards naked following a massive fashion nightmare
The golden-haired Lilies star tucked her long crimped locks behind her ears to make the main focus of attention was on her gorgeous model featured, defined with heavy eye make-up and a nude lip.
Catherine ensured she made a stunning appearance as she prepares to wave goodbye to her character Eva who she has been tied to since 2011.
But the star is not leaving the cobbles without recognition as her character’s wedding debacle with her cheating beau Aidan Connor has been given a nod in the category for the Special Episode.

Impossible to miss: Faye Brookes also caused quite a stir with her ravishing ballgown, which left very little to the imagination as her cleavage was barely covered with pretty sequin flower embellishments on the semi-sheer bodice of the dress


Good looks: Ensuring she was impossible to miss in hot pink, Faye left onlookers stunned with the ruffled pleats of her gown which ensured paid attention was duly given to her toned pins
Of course everyone had been anticipating the arrival of Lucy Fallon, who was delighted to win Best Actress after fighting off tough competition, and she looked sensational in a semi-sheer sky-blue dress.
Although this was her first British Soap Award, the actress has already won a string of prizes for her outstanding performance as schoolgirl Bethany Platt who become embroiled in a controversial grooming storyline.
Lucy put on a very leggy display, with the sexy semi-sheer overlay teasing a glimpse at her long legs in her infinitely small blue minidress and golden heels.

Flirty: Recently revealing she was ready to reprise her role as the scheming Mercedes McQueen, it was no surprise the soap star was beaming brightly as she joined the galaxy of stars
Chelsee Healey was hotly-anticipated by onlookers for a very different reason after the actress threatened to turn up to the awards naked following a massive fashion nightmare.
Fashion fears aside, the Hollyoaks star looked incredible when she went braless in the very perilous keyhole neckline of her gown which also teased a glimpse of her toned stomach with a sheer panel.
Bringing all the drama of her personal life to her red carpet appearance, Jacqueline Jossa looked beyond beautiful in her blue gown which exhibited her blooming baby bump.


Great company: The beautiful girlfriend of Gareth Gates was quick to steal a moment with her gorgeous co-star Bhavna Limbachia who plays her lesbian lover in Coronation Street
The EastEnders star embraced her maternal instincts, caressing her baby bump with her two hands, as she prepares to welcome her baby with her former flame.
Flying solo on the red carpet after attending the bash with her estranged husband last year, the actress put her ex Dan Osborne well and truly out of her mind and she focused on working her magic for the cameras.
The regular on Albert Square didn’t let her wedding ring go unnoticed on the red carpet as she flaunted the huge rock in defiance, amid claims her ex has moved in a few days a week to help with the pregnancy.

She’s a natural! Nicola enhanced her God given looks with make-up, bringing a pop of colour to her red carpet appearance with a slick of dramatic lipstick
Faye Brookes also caused quite a stir with her ravishing ballgown, which left very little to the imagination as her cleavage was barely covered with pretty sequin flower embellishments on the semi-sheer bodice of the dress.
Gareth Gates’ girlfriend courted the attention of headlines with the raunchy dress which had a split slashed all the way to the top of her thigh to show off as much of her legs as possible.
Ensuring she was impossible to miss in hot pink, Faye left onlookers stunned with the ruffled pleats of her gown which ensured paid attention was duly given to her toned pins.

On trend as ever: Katie showed she had her eyes on the catwalk trends as she accessorised with the stylish tasseled earrings in the same shade of scarlet as her dress
While Coronation Street was dominating the awards with 16, Jennifer Metcalfe made sure the Corrie stars weren’t the only ones making an impression by going for a nude look at the showbiz extravaganza.
The Hollyoaks star sashayed across the red carpet in a ruffled nude gown, the pretty pleats cascaded down the floor-length gown for a flirty vibe.
Recently revealing she was ready to reprise her role as the scheming Mercedes McQueen, it was no surprise the soap star was beaming brightly as she joined the galaxy of stars.
Jennifer took some time away from the show to give birth to her baby Daye with her love Greg Lake last year and on Saturday she took the opportunity to show off her phenomenal figure in the pretty polka dot dress.
Corrie’s Katie McGlynn and Nicola Thorp as well as Hollyoaks’ Gillian Taylforth were out in full force at the huge showbiz extravaganza.
Yet the glitzy event also attracted stars not from the soap spheres as Made In Chelsea’s Ashley James made her presence known among the actors and actresses.


Check her out: Having starred on Hollyoaks since 1996, Stephanie Waring looked well and truly at home when she graced the red carpet with her fellow soap stars on Saturday night’s big event

Beautiful blonde! The actress followed the fashion trends as she arrived in a stunning bright blue dress, which also complemented her gorgeous golden locks


Blue beauty! Stephanie exhibited her enviable figure in the tight fishtail dress and she exuded confidence by posing with her hand firmly on her hip
The Celebrity Big Brother star didn’t let it worry her that she wasn’t part of the soap world when she put on a phenomenal leggy display in the racy split of her deep purple dress.
An avid champion of body confidence, it is no surprise the reality star showcased some serious skin as her sizzling ensemble featured a stunning one-shoulder design.
Elsewhere, soap star Helen announced that she was expecting her second child with footballer partner Scott in December.
In April, Helen revealed the sex of her unborn baby to OK! Magazine and that they’re having a little girl to join their daughter, Matilda, two.
Talking to the publication, the soap star revealed: ‘They put balloons in a big, decorated box which was brought into the restaurant. We unwrapped it and, when the lid came off, pink balloons floated out!’
‘We would have been thrilled if it was a girl or a boy, I’m just lucky to be able to have a baby. I will love this baby just as much as I do Matilda.’
The great and the good of the soap world have descended on The British Soap Awards 2018 hosted at Hackney Empire, in London for the biggest night of television star’s calendar in the summer months.
EastEnders, Coronation Street, Doctors, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks will battle it out to see who lands Best British Soap, with all of their best stars up for nominations from Villain Of The Year to Best Actor.
Coronation Street has been shocking fans with explosive storylines, which have landed actors Jack P Shepherd and Connor McIntyre in the running for the Best Actor.
Dominating the awards tonight is Corrie with 16 awards, four thanks to the explosive Pat Phelan storyline seeing the villain unleash his reign of terror on the Weatherfield’s residents which leads up to his murder.
Up for four awards, Connor’s devious part has secured him nominations for Best Actor, Villain Of The Year, Pat Best Storyline and Best Male Dramatic Performance.
Jack’s brave portrayal of his character David Platt being drugged, raped and then cutting himself in deeply harrowing scenes aired on Corrie secured him an envy-inducing nomination.
The Corrie stars will face tough competition in the Best Actor category as they will come against Emmerdale’s Ryan Hawley and Michael Parr as well as Hollyoaks star Theo Graham.
Corrie also have secured two stars in the Best Actress category, Lucy Fallon and Catherine Tyldesley, who will fight off Lacey Turner from EastEnders and Emma Atkins from Emmerdale as well as Hollyoaks’ Anna Passey.
This Morning star Phillip Schofield returns to hosting the British Soap Awards 2018, with the television presenter handing out the award duties for a decade since 2008.