British Soap Awards 2023: Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher cuts an elegant figure

Mollie Gallagher looked elegant as she stepped out at the 2023 British Soap Awards at The Lowry in Salford, Manchester on Saturday.

The Coronation Street star, 25, looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder black velvet dress as she made a storm on the red carpet.

Mollie, who plays Nina Lucas in the ITV soap, paired her dress with a pair of platform sandals and a silver necklace.

She styled her platinum fringed locks right over her shoulders and opted for large silver hoop earrings as well.

Mollie amped up her striking features with dramatic false lashes and eye-catching eyeshadow, along with a slick red lipstick.

Gorgeous: The Coronation Street star, 25, looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder black velvet dress as she made a storm on the red carpet

She showed off her signature gothic style as she put on a big smile on the red carpet, joining her co-stars at the star-studded ceremony.

This year’s British Soap Awards will be hosted by Jane McDonald, who was called up at the last minute to replace longtime presenter Phillip Schofield.

Opera singer and cruise ship favorite Jane, 60, was revealed as Phillip’s replacement on Thursday after he left ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to having an affair with a young male colleague This Morning.

He confessed to having an “ill-advised but not illegal” relationship with a man during his marriage to Stephanie Lowe, previously denying the affair when asked by his agent.

The presenter, 61, confirmed in a statement last week that he has resigned all his ITV jobs, including the ceremony.

And amid news of Jane taking over, fans hailed the star as the ‘perfect choice’ to officiate at the ceremony, which takes place at The Lowry in Salford, Greater Manchester.

Prior to hosting the awards, Jane said, “Oh my god…..everyone knows how much I love my soaps, this year I’ve had the honor of being featured in Corrie, EastEnders and Emmerdale so this is just a dream come true .

“Can’t wait to see all our amazing soap nominees and celebrate all their hard work with them – roll on the awards, I can’t wait!”

Stunning: Mollie, who plays Nina Lucas in the ITV soap, paired her dress with a pair of platform mule sandals and accessorized it with a silver chain

Stylish: She showed off her signature gothic style as she put on a big smile on the red carpet and joined her co-stars at the star-studded ceremony

Host with the most: This year’s British Soap Awards will be hosted by Jane McDonald, who was called up at the last minute as a replacement for longtime host Phillip Schofield

Meanwhile, the top five soap operas – Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks – will compete to earn recognition for their work over the past year.

The greats will take to the red carpet for the most star-studded and glamorous event in the soap calendar, airing on TV on Tuesday.

And after a sensational year of thrilling drama, shocking scandals and action-packed stunts, it will be a hotly contested contest to see who will go home with a coveted gong.

This year’s nominees include 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) battle it out for Villain of the Year.

Meanwhile, it’s been a great year for soap opera storylines, with plots to tug at, get people talking and viewers screaming at their screens in both frustration and excitement.

Among the Best Storyline plots are Loving And Losing Lola for EastEnders, Paddy’s Suicide Attempt for Emmerdale and Incel Eric Targets Mason and Maxine for Hollyoaks.

Contenders for Scene Of The Year include Acid Attack for Coronation Street, Hell Is Empty for Doctors and Whitney and Zack Say Goodbye To Peach for EastEnders.

Resigned: Jane, 60, was revealed as Phillip’s replacement after he left ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to having an affair with a young male colleague from This Morning

They did! All the top five soaps are sure to compete for the grand prize – Best British Soap – won last year by Emmerdale (pictured in 2022)

The best single episode is also up for grabs with names like EastEnders’ Goodbye Dot, Emmerdale’s All Male Man Club and Hollyoaks’ The Long Walk Home competing.

Stars from the soap operas will also compete for awards including Best Young Performer, Best Family, Best Comedy Performance, Best On-Screen Partnership and Best Newcomer.

While all the top five soaps will surely compete for the grand prize – Best British Soap – which was won by Emmerdale last year.

The winners of the Outstanding Achievement Prize and the Tony Warren Award will be announced that evening.

The British Soap Awards will be broadcast on television on Tuesday 6 June at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.