Danielle Harold put on a stunning display as she graced the red carpet at the British Soap Awards 2023 in Manchester on Saturday.
The EastEnders actress, 31, wowed in a nude gown with a white lace overlay as she posed for snaps amid her three nominations at the star-studded ceremony.
Her appearance comes days after her character Lola Pearce died in emotional scenes after sadly losing her battle with terminal brain cancer.
And putting the emotional scenes behind her, Danielle, 31, wowed in her gorgeous gown which featured a daring split at the side.
The soap star boosted her height with a pair of towering nude heels while her look was finished with delicate diamond jewellery.
Gorgeous: Danielle Harold put on a stunning display as she graced the red carpet at the British Soap Awards 2023 in Manchester on Saturday
Glam: The EastEnders actress, 31, wowed in a nude gown with a white lace overlay as she posed for snaps amid her three nominations at the star-studded ceremony
Devastating: Her appearance comes days after her character Lola Pearce died in emotional scenes after sadly losing her battle with terminal brain cancer
She styled her platinum blonde locks into a old school Hollywood waves and upped the glam with a sleek make-up palette.
Danielle was in good company as she posed alongside her soap family Jamie Borthwick, Emma Barton and Perry Fenwick.
The stunner certainly had plenty to smile about on the night as she’s up for three gongs: Best Leading Performer, Best Dramatic Performance and Best On-Screen Partnership alongside screen husband Jamie.
This year’s British Soap Awards is hosted by Jane McDonald, who was drafted in as a last minute replacement for long-time host Phillip Schofield.
Operatic singer and cruise ship favourite Jane, 60, was revealed as Phillip’s replacement on Thursday after he quit ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an affair with a young male This Morning colleague.
He confessed to having the ‘unwise but not illegal’ relationship with a man during his marriage to Stephanie Lowe, and previously denied the affair when asked about it by his agent.
The presenter, 61, confirmed in a statement last week that he has stepped down from all his ITV jobs, including the ceremony.
And amid news Jane was taking the helm, fans hailed the star as the ‘perfect choice’ to front the ceremony, which takes place at The Lowry in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Strike a pose: Putting the emotional scenes behind her, Danielle, 31, wowed in her gorgeous gown which featured a daring split at the side
Dressed up: The soap star boosted her height with a pair of towering nude heels while her look was finished with delicate diamond jewellery
Flawless: She styled her platinum blonde locks into a old school Hollywood waves and upped the glam with a sleek make-up palette
All together: Danielle was in good company as she posed alongside her soap family Jamie Borthwick, Emma Barton and Perry Fenwick (L-R)
Flaunt: Danielle showed off her toned pins while posing with her co-stars
Good times: The EastEnders actors were in great spirits as they larked about on the red carpet
Duo: Danielle posed for a sweet snap with co-star Jamie amid their joint nomination for Best On-Screen Partnership
Ahead of hosting the awards, Jane said: ‘Oh my god…..everyone knows how much I LOVE my soaps, this year I’ve been honoured to be mentioned in Corrie, EastEnders and Emmerdale, so this is just a dream come true.
‘I can’t wait to see all our wonderful soap nominees and celebrate all their hard work with them – roll on the awards, I can’t wait!’
Meanwhile, the five biggest soaps – Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks – will be battling it out to win recognition for their work over the past year.
The great and good of the soap world will be hitting the red carpet for the most star-studded and glamorous event in the soap calendar, which airs on TV on Tuesday.
And after a sensational year of exhilarating drama, shocking scandals and action-packed stunts, it will be a closely fought contest as to who will walk away with a coveted gong.
Host with the most: This year’s British Soap Awards is hosted by Jane McDonald, who was drafted in as a last minute replacement for long-time host Phillip Schofield
Stepped down: Jane, 60, was revealed as Phillip’s replacement after he quit ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an affair with a young male This Morning colleague
Among the nominees this year are Charlotte Jordan (Coronation Street), Chris Walker (Doctors), Danielle Harold (EastEnders), Jeff Hordley (Emmerdale) and Nikki Sanderson (Hollyoaks) for Best Dramatic Performance.
While the likes of Todd Boyce (Coronation Street), Laura White (Doctors), Aaron Thiara (EastEnders), Michael Wildman (Emmerdale) and Angus Castle-Doughty (Hollyoaks) will fight it out for Villain of the Year.
Meanwhile, it’s been a stellar year for storylines in the soaps, with plots to tug at the heartstrings, get people talking and leave viewers yelling at their screens with both frustration and excitement.
Among the plots for Best Storyline are Loving And Losing Lola for EastEnders, Paddy’s Suicide Attempt for Emmerdale and Incel Eric Targets Mason And Maxine for Hollyoaks.
While Scene Of The Year contenders include Acid Attack for Coronation Street, Hell Is Empty for Doctors and Whitney and Zack Say Goodbye To Peach for EastEnders.
They did it! All the top five soaps will most certainly be vying for the big prize – Best British Soap – which was last year won by Emmerdale (pictured in 2022)
Best Single Episode is also up for grabs with the likes of EastEnders’ Goodbye Dot, Emmerdale’s All Male Man Club and Hollyoaks’ The Long Walk Home in contention.
Stars from the soaps will also face each other for prizes including Best Young Performer, Best Family, Best Comedy Performance, Best On-Screen Partnership and Best Newcomer.
While all the top five soaps will most certainly be vying for the big prize – Best British Soap – which was last year won by Emmerdale.
The winners of the Outstanding Achievement Prize and the Tony Warren Award will be announced on the night.
The British Soap Awards airs on television on Tuesday 6 June at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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