Sam Quek stuns in pink pleated gown at the British Soap Awards
The hotly-anticipated annual British Soap Awards took place at The Lowry in Salford, Manchester, on Saturday evening.
Going all out on the big night, Sam Quek looked breathtaking in a pink pleated gown, which accentuated her incredible figure.
The former Olympic hockey player, 34, stunned in the one-shoulder dress as she smiled confidently for the cameras on the red carpet.
She kept her accessories minimal with just a simple clutch bag and silver strapped heels to compliment the gown.
Her dark locks were styled in loose waves swept over one shoulder as she joined the stars at the awards ceremony, where she presented an award.
Pretty in pink: Sam Quek looked breathtaking in a pink pleated gown as she stepped out at the British Soap Awards at The Lowry
All smiles: The former Olympic hockey player, 34, stunned in the one-shoulder dress as she smiled confidently for the cameras on the red carpet
Sam wore a glamorous palette of make-up and a slick of pink lipstick that highlighted her features.
The TV presenter was later joined by former rugby player and English sports pundit Ugo Monye to present the award for Best Onscreen partnership.
The pair both took to the stage to hand out the award to Doctors’ Chris Walker and Jan Pearson, who play Rob Hollins & Karen Hollins respectively.
This year’s British Soap Awards was 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 took place at The Lowry in Salford, Manchester.
Gorgeous: She kept her accessories minimal with just a simple clutch bag and silver strapped heels to compliment the gown
Looking good: The TV presenter was joined by former rugby player and English sports pundit Ugo Monye to present the award for Best Onscreen partnership
Host with the most: This year’s British Soap Awards was 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
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!’
The five biggest soaps – Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks – battled it out to win recognition for their work over the past year.
The great and good of the soap world hit 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 was a closely fought contest for the top gongs.
The big prize, Best British Soap, was snapped up by EastEnders, seizing the prize from last year’s winners Emmerdale.
Coronation Street’s Charlotte Jordan took home the Best Dramatic Performance, beating the likes of Chris Walker (Doctors), Danielle Harold (EastEnders), Jeff Hordley (Emmerdale) and Nikki Sanderson (Hollyoaks).
But Danielle Harold impressively won the Best Leading Performer gong, which is voted for by the public. She beat Charlotte Jordan, Shona McGarty, Dominic Brunt and Sally Dexter to the award.
While Aaron Thiara (EastEnders) won Villain of the Year over the likes of Todd Boyce (Coronation Street), Laura White (Doctors), Michael Wildman (Emmerdale) and Angus Castle-Doughty (Hollyoaks).
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.
Winning Best Storyline was Incel Eric Targets Mason And Maxine for Hollyoaks, while Loving And Losing Lola for EastEnders and Paddy’s Suicide Attempt for Emmerdale were also nominated.
Coveted: The big prize, Best British Soap, was snapped up by EastEnders, seizing the prize from last year’s winners Emmerdale
Winner! Danielle Harold impressively won the Best Leading Performer gong, which is voted for by the public. She beat Charlotte Jordan, Shona McGarty, Dominic Brunt and Sally Dexter
Amazing: Coronation Street’s Charlotte Jordan took home the Best Dramatic Performance, beating the likes of Chris Walker (Doctors) and Danielle Harold (EastEnders)
Scene Of The Year was won by Acid Attack for Coronation Street, beating Hell Is Empty for Doctors and Whitney and Zack Say Goodbye To Peach for EastEnders.
Coronation Street also took home Best Single Episode, winning it over the likes of EastEnders’ Goodbye Dot, Emmerdale’s All Male Man Club and Hollyoaks’ The Long Walk Home.
Stars from the soaps also faced each other for prizes including Best Young Performer, Best Family, Best Comedy Performance, Best On-Screen Partnership and Best Newcomer.
The British Soap Awards airs on television on Tuesday 6 June at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.