Claudia Winkleman is on hand to raise a glass as Idris Elba celebrates the launch of his champagne brand at upmarket French restaurant chain
Idris Elba looked dapper as he hosts a lavish night at the French brasserie Aubaine in London on Wednesday, to celebrate the restaurant group now pouring his champagne Porte Noire
The Harder They Fall actor, 49, dressed to impress in a grey tench coat as he was joined by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, 50, at the venue in Mayfair.
He looked in high spirits as he sported a white t-shirt underneath, teamed with blue trousers and brown trainers.
![Looking good: Idris Elba looked dapper as he hosts a lavish night at the French brasserie Aubaine in London on Wednesday, to celebrate the restaurant group now pouring his champagne Porte Noire](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/04/21/20/56889427-10740261-Looking_good_Idris_Elba_looked_dapper_as_he_hosts_a_lavish_night-m-12_1650568377386.jpg)
Looking good: Claudia Winkelman (L) joined Idris Elba (R) at the French brasserie Aubaine in London on Wednesday, to celebrate the restaurant group now pouring his champagne Porte Noire
Claudia cut a low-key figure in an oversized grey and black striped jumper as she posed for a snap at the event.
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter showed off her toned legs in a pair of leggings and donned a pair of stylish black boots.
She wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty facial features and styled her brunette tresses poker straight.
![Couple goals: Idris sported a white t-shirt and blue trousers as he looked loved-up with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/04/21/17/56890445-10740261-image-a-15_1650558994056.jpg)
Couple goals: Idris sported a white t-shirt and blue trousers as he looked loved-up with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba
Idris looked loved-up with his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba as they snapped a picture at the venue.
Sabrina looked incredible in a black figure-hugging plunging dress which she paired with white sandals.
Love Island’s Aaron Francis was also in attendance and showcased his sensational style in a beige jacket with a quirky dog print on the front.
Elba co-founded Porte Noire in 2020 with wine expert David Farber. Guests sampled free-flowing Porte Noire Champagne and rose as they enjoyed a boozy evening.
![Wow! Sabrina looked incredible in a black figure-hugging plunging dress which she paired with white sandals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/04/21/17/56890449-10740261-image-a-16_1650558998554.jpg)
Wow! Sabrina looked incredible in a black figure-hugging plunging dress which she paired with white sandals
![Stylish: Love Island's Aaron Francis was also in attendance and showcased his sensational style in a beige jacket with a quirky dog print on the front](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/04/21/17/56890429-10740261-image-a-17_1650559002413.jpg)
Stylish: Love Island’s Aaron Francis was also in attendance and showcased his sensational style in a beige jacket with a quirky dog print on the front
The outing comes after Idris recently said joining a boxing club as a youngster was a ‘real turning point’ in his life.
The actor is grateful to the sport for teaching him ‘discipline’ during his younger years, and he believes boxing can help many people, especially those who are in need of some ‘direction’ in their lives.
Speaking about his new show, Fight School – in which several teens and 20-somethings will take part in an intensive course of boxing training to try to learn new life skills – he said: ‘When I was young I joined a boxing club, and my trainer Joe took me under his wing.
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Fighting talk: Idris says joining a boxing club as a youngster was a ‘real turning point’ in his life, adding that ‘there was a level of peace I was able to achieve’ there (pictured October)
‘It was a real turning point in my life, teaching me discipline and control moving forward.
‘During my own experience of fighting there was a level of peace I was able to achieve.
‘Boxing requires you to switch off all the noise and focus on the moment, a skill that I believe all people need, especially younger people who need direction.
‘Looking back at my own experiences, I’m reminded of how powerful boxing can be on disadvantaged young people, giving them a sense of purpose.
‘This was the inspiration behind Fight School.’
Idris admitted he didn’t go into the BBC TV show ‘lightly’, and revealed some of the people who took part didn’t make it through the whole process, and it was tough to say goodbye.
He said: ‘This was my first time filming something like this, a social experiment of sorts.
‘Taking on the responsibility for these young people’s lives is not something I take lightly, and I wanted to be there for them as much as possible and to make sure that there was an incredible support group of trainers and mentors around them as well.
‘As the process went on we dealt with our fair share of injuries, and sadly some of our students were not able to stay throughout the duration of the process. Saying goodbye was the hardest part.’
![Screen star: The star has filmed new BBC Two show, Fight School - in which several teens and 20-somethings take part in an intensive course of boxing training to try to learn new life skills](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/04/13/17/56575629-10715883-image-a-16_1649867149857.jpg)
Screen star: The star has filmed new BBC Two show, Fight School – in which several teens and 20-somethings take part in an intensive course of boxing training to try to learn new life skills
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