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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.

It's A Sin broke new ground as a British show telling the story of a group of young gay men living their lives during the so-called AIDS/HIV crisis that swept the country in the 80s/90s. Filling a much-needed space in LGBTQ+ media, its dramatic and emotional story captured the hearts of many viewers which was helped in most part by its stellar cast which included the likes of Years & Years singer Olly Alexander.

Loose Women panellist and now BAFTA nominee, Stacy Solomon has shared her disbelief and joy in a sneak preview of her preparations ahead of tomorrow’s glitzy Television Awards. Nominated for her work on the BBC One show Sort Out Your Life, the former X-factor star, 32, still couldn’t quite believe she was in the running for the awards as she spent the day with her sister ahead of the glamorous ceremony.

Michelle Keegan and Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood have been announced among the presenters for the Bafta TV awards on Sunday. IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade will be hosting the awards for the third year in a row along with Vick Hope, reality TV star Sam Thompson and TV presenter Zeze Millz will hosting the red carpet show from 2pm.

Noel Clarke is said to be suing the BAFTAs for revoking his membership in the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations which had been made against him. Reportedly the actor-turned-director, 46, is suing for defamation as the revoking of his membership came after he vehemently denied the claims. Noel was accused by 20 women of groping, harassment and bullying in article published by The Guardian in April of last year.

Loose Women star Stacey Solomon has admitted she has also been impacted by rising energy prices as the price cap increase was implemented on Friday April 1. Stacey, 32, revealed that her "bills had gone up ridiculously" prompting her to implement some changes to her routine in an effort to cut costs.The down-to-earth star shared her daily routine with fans in a series of videos which she shared via Instagram. She revealed that she had started using her washing machine during ‘off peak' hours and was hanging her washing out to dry rather than using her tumble dryer.

Zawe Ashton was spotted sporting what is believed to be her engagement ring as she enjoyed a romantic meal with Tom Hiddleston.The couple, who first met when they were starring in Harold Pinter's play Betrayal together, looked adorable and very much in love as they chatted during their al fresco meal at a North London cafe.The tactile pair were casually dressed for the outing which saw Zawe rest her hand on Tom's leg while he moved his chair to sit closer to her, following the recent reports that they are engaged. Fresh Meat actress Zawe, 37, wore a beige ruffled maxi dress, pairing it with a white bucket bag and sunglasses.

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have sparked engagement rumours after the Fresh Meat actress showcased a huge diamond ring at the BAFTAs.The Loki actor, 41, and Zawe, 37, posed for a snap with Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu at London's Grosvenor Hotel on Sunday 13 March following the star-studded awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. But despite Zawe shielding her hand on the red carpet as she wowed in a stunning pink cape gown, the actress gave a glimpse of her huge diamond as she posed with AJ. OK! has contacted representatives of Tom and Zawe for comment.

MORE: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewIn her speech, she poked fun at her affections for the British actor, during which a Benedict-shaped cake was brought out on stage.WATCH: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA monologueAs it was wheeled out, Rebel said: " Oh sorry hang on… that's just my personal cake, guys this is a cake of Benedict Cumberbatch because I like, really love him, that was supposed to be for me for later, for reasons we won't go into.READ: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewMORE: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA opening monologue"Benedict, I made it because I know you're a vegan… ok but seriously guys if anybody is hungry and they want a piece of cake, they can come up and… does anyone want a cheekbone, or a piece of nose, no one?A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)Rebel and Benedict looking close on Instagram "They'll be having it soon because they'll be hungry and stuff, taste the BAFTAs they said, it'll be a piece of cake!"Although the British actor appeared in good spirits, although slightly red-faced at the shout-out, the awkwardness appeared to subside as the pair shared two stunning snaps together on Wednesday. Rebel looked stunning on the red carpet at the BAFTAsTaking to her Instagram Rebel captioned the photos: "The most excellent: Cumberbatch (who plays a 1920’s cowboy…in my dreams last night jk) in THE POWER OF THE DOG and @troykotsur who melts your heart in CODA! Well done fellas!"Fans were quick to comment on the reunion and couldn't help sharing how good the pair look together.

Millie Bobby Brown looked worlds apart from her early days on Stranger Things as she stunned in a black gown for the 2022 BAFTAs. Millie, 18, attended the star-studded event with her boyfriend Jake Bongiovi, 19, whom she’s thought to have been dating for several months.The actress recently changed up her usual light brown locks for a dark brown – which went perfectly with her gothic-esque gown. Millie’s stunning Louis Vuitton dress was made up of several different fabrics including velvet and lace.

Alex Scott wowed the red carpet on Sunday when she wore a stunning dusty-pink gown - and fans cannot get enough!RELATED: Alex Scott shimmers in incredible cut-out gown on BAFTAs red carpetPosting some highlights from the elegant event, Alex took to her Instagram to give fans a sneak peak of her evening which was hosted at the famous Royal Albert Hall. VIEW GALLERY Alex's beautiful look for the 2022 BAFTAsCaptioning her post "BAFTA BABY" the former footballer shared nine exciting snaps from the night.One fan commented: "Stunning dress, love the high-heels too!" Another wrote, "So, so gorgeous" whilst another fan dubbed her as "breathtaking".

2016 and 2020.But when she returned to host the 2022 BAFTAs on March 13, the love for her humor wasn’t brought back with her.The Twitterverse noted throughout the night that Wilson, 42, wasn’t a very good host and took to the social media platform to share their thoughts.The Australian actress joked about her dramatic weight loss, quipped about dating Robert Pattinson, James Bond and took shots at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.But fans weren’t having it.“Rebel Wilson is the worst host for this omg,” one fan tweeted on Sunday. “Whenever Rebel Wilson makes a joke,” another added alongside a gif of a rolling tumbleweed.

Joanna Scanlan broke down in tears backstage at the EE BAFTA Film Awards after pipping Lady Gaga and others to the post to win the award for Lead Actress. During the glitzy ceremony, hosted by Rebel Wilson, viewers watched as Joanna, 60, was left open-mouthed at being crowned the winner for her role in British film After Love.

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan appeared to have danced a little too hard at the Netflix BAFTA Afterparty on Sunday night after she was pictured leaving the event barefoot.The 35 year old was seen exiting the party held at The Chiltern Firehouse in London at 4am with her make-up slightly smudged and her white strappy heels in hand as she made her way to a black taxi cab outside. Nicola wore a silver embellished dress with a white plunging lace chest panel and billowing semi-sheer sleeves with slits at the side of her hem, giving a glimpse of leg as she walked the pavements.

It was certainly a busy day for Lady Gaga on Sunday as after stealing the show at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards red carpet she left to attend the Critics Choice Awards. The 35 year old oozed glamour as she stepped out at the event held at London's Royal Albert Hall in a fabulous dark green velvet dress by designer Ralph Lauren.

David Tennant and his wife Georgia are thrilled with their daughter Olive's latest achievement - her debut movie, Belfast, won the Outstanding British Film award at BAFTAs in London on Sunday night.MORE: BAFTAs 2022 - see the complete winners list hereThe award-winning film holds special meaning for the couple; their ten-year-old daughter Olive made her acting debut on the big-screen alongside the likes of Jamie Dornan, Caitriona Balfe, Dame Judi Dench and Ciarán Hinds.WATCH: Georgia Tennant's daughter makes her movie debutSharing a black-and-white snapshot of her little girl on set, the proud mother gushed on Instagram: "Outstanding British Film [party popper emoji] #eebaftas #bafta #belfast @belfastmovie #olivetennant."MORE: David and Georgia Tennant spark reaction after sharing romantic selfieSEE: 10 rare photos of David and Georgia Tennant's five adorable childrenFans were quick to react, with one writing: "We watched the film last night and LOVED it. Your sweet girl was so brilliant in it." Another remarked: "Such a great film! Congrats Tennants!"A third post read: "Wahoo! Olive was absolutely brilliant in it! She’s such a natural." A fourth person wrote: "Awesome! Look at that young star and she looks just like her dad except for the pretty blonde hair like you."The new British-Irish drama also stars newcomer Jude Hill and was directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Florence Pugh made a dramatic appearance at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards as she showed off her new look. The 26 year old who is normally seen rocking her blonde locks rocked up to the red carpet showing off her short brown pixie crop that she debuted back in November on Instagram.The actress complemented the new look by opting to wear a black Carolina Herrera minidress which came with a statement pink bow on the back, which added more drama to the ensemble as it trailed behind her.

Rebel Wilson left Benedict Cumberbatch red-faced at the 2022 EE BAFTAs with an X-rated joke during the star-studded ceremony. The 42 year old Australian host, who wowed on the red carpet as she showcased her small waist, left The Power of Dog actor Benedict, 45, cringing at the glittering awards ceremony held at London's Royal Albert Hall. Rebel, who donned a stunning floor-length red dress, unveiled a 'BAFTA cake' which she revealed was 'a cake of Benedict Cumberbatch'.

Celebrities showed their support for Ukraine on the red carpet of the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards through a touching subtle accessory. Taking to the pre-show of the award ceremony on Sunday evening, a whole host of famous faces posed up a storm whilst making a political statement by wearing badges and pins with the colours of Ukraine's flag out of respect of the war that is currently happening there.The invasion which started over two weeks ago has been causing devastation throughout the European country and now people are taking a stand.

Stars attending the EE BAFTA Awards on Sunday night have reportedly been encouraged to “dress respectfully” due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.The prestigious event is one of the biggest nights in the showbiz calendar, with stars gathering at London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the best of the last year in film. Sunday evening’s ceremony is expected to see stars such as Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Emma Watson grace the red carpet.

Lady Gaga continued her red carpet winning streak after she dressed to impress as she attended her very first BAFTA ceremony at the 2022 British Academy Film Awards. After wowing in a diamanté gown at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February, the 35 year old oozed elegance and sophistication as she stole the show in another flawless ensemble.The House Of Gucci actress sunned in a plunging dark forest green velvet dress that highlighted her amazing physique effortlessly.This being Gaga, the singer made sure to add extra drama to the ensemble with a giant train which followed her as she floated down the red carpet.

Prince William is believed to have declined to attend this weekend’s BAFTA awards, despite being president of the prestigious academy.The star-studded event is set to take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday 13 March. As a result of William, 39, not attending, the prince will record a message in advance to the awards’ attendees which will be shown on the night.

Sex Education stars Mimi Keene and Asa Butterfield were among the many celebrities who kicked off the TV and Film awards season by hitting the Vanity Fair BAFTA EE Rising Star party on Tuesday night.The two actors, who played love interests in the Netflix shows, mingled with the likes of Michelle Keegan, Alex Scott, Ben Hardy and Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts at the exclusive event which was held at The Strand in London.

As singer with The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells has enjoyed great success with five hit albums and a sixth to come this May. But away from the band whose hits include Fill My Little World he’s grabbed a BAFTA Film Awards nomination, As Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, for which he wrote the score, is up for Outstanding British Film at the ceremony in March. Life's looking good for Dan, but there’s been secret heartache for his family, as his mother Katherine Gillespie Sells suffered a freak accident that changed her life forever.

TV fans were talking about singer Aled Jones on Saturday night, after the legendary star was revealed to be Traffic Cone on The Masked Singer. But the Welsh singer, who found fame 40 years ago, knows there’s an even bigger buzz right now around another member of his family – his 19 year old daughter Emilia Jones. Emilia just won herself a BAFTA nod for her performance in the 2021 film CODA and as Aled spoke to OK! after his Masked Singer exit, the Jones clam were eagerly waiting to see if the critically-acclaimed movie will make the Oscars shortlist.

Dune” and Jane Campion’s dark Western “The Power Of The Dog” lead the nominations for this year’s British Academy Film Awards, with Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga among those up for leading actor awards.“Dune,” starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, received eleven nominations Thursday including best film, cinematography and original score. “The Power of the Dog,” set in 1920s Montana and starring Cumberbatch as a ranch owner, follows close behind with eight nominations, including best director and best film.Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical “Belfast,” which tells of a childhood in Northern Ireland during the bloody conflict known as The Troubles, was also nominated for best film and five other categories.

Michaela Coel has candidly discussed riding a "cycle of grief" after a stranger spiked her in a bar and sexually assaulted. The acclaimed actress, writer, producer and director spoke to ELLE about her feelings in the aftermath of her assault, stating that her wave of anger, resentment and sadness led to a "final destination" of "empathy".

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner looked absolutely phenomenal as she continued to show off her epic weight loss in a new Instagram picture. In a snap shared to her Instagram account on Sunday, the 29 year old reality star wowed in a pair of ripped, ankle-grazing jeans and a nude top which highlighted her slim waist.The mother of two added to her sensational look with black strappy heels and a chic bag while sporting her long locks in tumbling waves.

Countryfile’s Matt Baker has caused a stir on social media after posting a picture of himself in nothing but boxer shorts and wellies. Matt, 43, uploaded the post on Sunday - the hottest day of the year so far.

The Bafta TV Awards this year produced some knockout beauty looks, but winning in the hair and makeup stakes is Dr Who star Billie Piper.The actress hit the red carpet with a 80s-style beauty look, complete with an oversized scrunchie, long fringe sections, a perm-like hair texture, and lashings of black eyeliner.