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Maya Jama looked stunning on Saturday night (February 18) as she attended a star-studded pre-BAFTA party in London hosted by Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio.The Love Island host, 28, wore a figure hugging black dress and a pair of black heels to match. She kept her accessorise light and was seen carrying a black clutch bag which had a diamond-encrusted handle. Leo's party was held at The Twenty Two in London and the host was only seen for glimpses throughout the night.

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, the heirs to the UK throne, will attend the upcoming BAFTA for the first time in three years, Kensington Palace has announced. William, who has been the president of BAFTA since 2010, and Kate will watch the ceremony being held at the Royal Festival Hall on 19 February before meeting the winners and Rising Star Award nominees.The royal couple last attended the event in person in 2020 with the prince last year recording a video message in his place, in which he congratulated those nominated and praised the work of BAFTAs programmes.

Gogglebox star Jenny Newby paid tribute to her TV co-star Lee Riley after she missed a large part of the last series due to an unconfirmed medical condition. During her time away from the show, the rest of the cast of the Channel 4 series scored a BAFTA back in May in the Best Reality and Constructive Factual. After having to miss the awards show due to surgery, Jenny had now paid tribute to her friend Lee and their BAFTA win with a sweet video shared from her garden via the pair’s joint Instagram account.

Noel Clarke has spoken out about the sexual misconduct claims made against him last year, saying at his worst they left him “suicidal”.The actor and director, 46, was accused by 20 women of groping, harassment and bullying in an article published by The Guardian in April of last year. He strongly denies the claims. Now speaking out on how the accusations have affected him for the first time, the star says at his worst he considered taking his own life.The actor, who lives in London with his wife Iris and their four children, claims that he “lost everything” following the allegations: “The company I built from the ground up, my TV shows, my movies, my book deals, the industry respect I had.

Lorraine Kelly has given us an exclusive peek at her night out at the BAFTA TV awards in this week's HELLO! diary. The presenter mingled with the likes of Suranne Jones and Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa, who has just been announced to play the new Dr Who, while looking stunning in her dress that you wouldn't guess was from the high street! Read her column below...GALLERY: The best-dressed stars at the 2022 TV BAFTA AwardsNormally on a Sunday afternoon I'm in my old jogging bottoms and T-shirt taking my dog Angus for a walk and catching up with housework before doing my homework for Monday's show.

Jodie Comer had the night of her life on Sunday as she took home the Leading Actress gong at the BAFTA TV Awards in London.The 29-year-old actress beat the likes of Mare of Easttown star Kate Winslet and It’s a Sin’s Lydia West to win for her role in the Channel 4 Covid-set drama Help. Speaking to reporters ahead of accepting her award, the actress had admitted she was "very nervous" about the possibility of taking to the stage to receive a BAFTA. In her acceptance speech, Jodie paid tribute to Channel 4 for "believing in the script from the very beginning" before going onto thank the carers who helped those involved in the show with their research, saying they were "incredibly gracious" with their time.

The star-studded BAFTA TV Awards 2022 took place on Sunday night, with comedian and IT Crowd actor Richard Ayoade taking to the stage to host the awards for the third time. Richard, 44, wasted no time in making fun of the now-infamous incident when Hollywood actor Will Smith, 53, slapped comedian Chris Rock, 57, across the face as the latter hosted the Oscars in March.

It's A Sin star Olly Alexander was showcasing a very different look as he walked the red carpet at the BAFTAs on Sunday.The actor, 31, played the role of Ritchie Tozer on the acclaimed Channel 4 drama, which followed the lives of a group of friends during the AIDs crisis in the 1980s. Usually sporting a short red haircut and dark brows, Olly surprised the red carpet when he arrived with bleached brows and a short hairstyle with shaved stripes into it.The star also wowed with his outfit, wearing a long black cape dress along with fitted black trousers and a pair of chunky platform boots.

Fans of Channel 4’s It’s A Sin have been left furious as the the show failed to win a single award at Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards, despite it picking up 11 nominations. The show follows the lives of a group of friends during the 1980s and early '90s HIV and AIDs crisis, with leading actor — Olly Alexander nominated for his role as Ritchie Tozer and leading actress — Lydia West nominated for her role as Jill Baxter. Omari Douglas, Callum Scott Howells and David Carlyle were also up for best supporting actor.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly hilariously told Stephen Mulhern off as they won best Entertainment Programme for Saturday Night Takeaway at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May. The I'm A Celebrity hosts went up against An Audience with Adele, Life & Rhymes and Strictly Come Dancing in the coveted category.

The Chase stars looked worlds away from their usual TV alter egos as they attended the 2022 TV BAFTA Awards.The show won Best Daytime show at this year's ceremony and to celebrate its stars – Paul Sinha, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan and Mark Labbett – were on the red carpet, looking remarkably different from the characters we best know them as on TV. While the famous men of the show opted for smart suits, Anne and Jenny opted for similar style sequinned gowns.

The BAFTAs took place tonight, and it was a fantastic evening of glamour and awards.The 75th BAFTA Television Awards took place live from the Royal Festival Hall in London. Famous TV faces such as And and Dec, Alison Hammond, Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan stunned as they walked the red carpet.

The BAFTA TV Awards 2022 got underway on Sunday night and it saw some of TV’s biggest stars come together to celebrate the best moments in television. Emotions were high, though, as the awards show paid tribute to TV stars that have passed away in the last year, including Jamal Edwards, Tom Parker and Sarah Harding. SBTV founder Jamal passed away aged 31 in February from a sudden heart attack.

2022 BAFTA TV Awards viewers were left confused on Sunday after the show appeared to be experiencing some sound issues. Show watchers took to social media after the sound appeared to cut out several times during nomination clips, with it being unclear whether it was a technical issue or a deliberate sound cut due to swearing or pre-watershed content.

Coronation Street won the Best Soap & Continuing Drama gong at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May.The ITV soap went up against Casualty, Emmerdale and Holby City in the coveted category. Corrie stars Sally Dynevor and Charlie de Melo, who play Sally Metcalfe and Imran Habeeb on the ITV soap, took to the stage to accept the gong. During the winner's speech, Sally paid tribute to campaigner Sylvia Lancaster following her passing last month.

Rochelle Humes was praised by BAFTA TV Awards viewers on Sunday 8 May for her sweet gesture to Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice as they won Virgin Media's Must-See Moment. EastEnders star Rose, 27, who was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, and pro partner Giovanni, 31, won the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing in December. The duo left viewers sobbing on Strictly when they performed a stunning Couple's Choice dance to Clean Bandit's Symphony, where they included a "special" silent moment in their dance to celebrate the deaf community.

All eyes were on the stunning Rose Ayling–Ellis and Giovanni Pernice as they handed out an award at the BAFTAs. Strictly winners Rose, 27, and Giovanni, 31, reunited for the awards ceremony and took to the stage to present the award for the Best Feature.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rose Ayling-Ellis got teary as she and Giovanni Pernice won Virgin Media's Must-See Moment at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May. EastEnders star Rose, 27, who was the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, and pro partner Giovanni, 31, won the 2021 series in December. The duo left viewers sobbing on Strictly when they performed a stunning Couple's Choice dance to Clean Bandit's Symphony, where they included a "special" silent moment in their dance to celebrate the deaf community.

Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor and Charlie de Melo looked glamorous ahead of the BAFTA ceremony on Sunday evening, where Corrie received a nomination for Best Soap. Sally, 58, and Charlie, 32, posed for an adorable photo on the official Corrie Instagram ahead of the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly won best Entertainment Programme for Saturday Night Takeaway at the 2022 BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday 8 May. As the news was announced Ant, 46, sweetly kissed wife Anne-Marie Corbett, who he married in 2021 and was supporting him in the audience.The I'm A Celebrity hosts went up against An Audience with Adele, Life & Rhymes and Strictly Come Dancing in the coveted category.

Stacey Solomon shared how she’s ‘nervous and proud’ ahead of her appearance at the BAFTA TV Awards alongside Joe Swash.The TV star, 32, posed alongside her fiancé, 40, in a gorgeous white jumpsuit as she headed off the the television awards ceremony, where she is nominated for her work on the BBC One show Sort Out Your Life. Stacey grinned in a long bright white beaded jumpsuit, while Joe meanwhile looked smart in traditional black tie as she expressed how excited she was about the upcoming ceremony. In the caption, Stacey wrote: “Here we go… Off to the Baftas with my best friend.

Ranvir Singh arrived at the BAFTAs looking dazzling in a long gown.The stylish 44 year old joined her Good Morning Britain co-stars at London's Royal Festival Hall, including Dr Hilary Jones, Sean Fletcher, Alex Beresford and Charlotte Hawkins. Ranvir wore her brunette locks in loose curls to one side, and sported a very glamorous makeup look. Her floor-length gown featured lots of pretty floral design, and she clutched onto a black bag.

Marvin Humes was a doting husband to wife Rochelle Humes as he helped her fix her dress as she posed on the BAFTAs red carpet. Rochelle, 33, and Martin, 37, made a gorgeous pair as the couple posed for photos as they arrived at the BAFTA TV Awards at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.The former Saturdays star joined her husband at the event in a glamorous long sleeve laced gown that featured a split detail at the front.

Ex Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan cut a gorgeous silhouette on Sunday evening as she arrived at the 2022 BAFTA Television Awards. Dressed in a stunning salmon pink iridescent gown, the stunning star opted for a chic grecian design, featuring a one shoulder design, complete with flowing train.

Popular presenter Stacey Solomon sparked a frenzy among her fans on Sunday as she unveiled her outfit ahead of the BAFTA Television awards. In a series of snaps, accompanied by her fiancé Joe Swash, Stacey could be seen wearing a stunning white ensemble, prompting many fans to think the couple had finally tied the knot. In a caption accompanying today’s outfit photos, Stacey wrote: “Here we go.

Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon has given fans a sneak peak of her outfit ahead of Sunday night’s glitzy BAFTA ceremony. The popular presenter is just one of the nominees up for a coveted BAFTA, which is due to take place this evening at London's Royal Festival Hall. In a story shared to Instagram, Stacey revealed her glamorous outfit plans, which included a creamy lace and sequinned top, Steve Madden heels and a chic sparkling clutch bag to complete the outfit.

Former Years & Years star Olly Alexander lives a colourful life in front of the camera from luxe parties to award-winning performances. In January 2021, he put on an incredible performance for BBC show It's A Sin as character Ritchie Tozer, which bagged him a BAFTA nomination.The show immediately won over its viewers for its impeccable cast and storytelling and true live portrayal of Russell Davies. Olly, 30, enjoys his success away from the camera and in the comfort of his stylish east London home – decorated to perfection.The handsome singer has often shared small glimpses of his chic London apartment in snippets with his 780,000+ followers.