National Television Awards 2022: Alex Scott showcases her curves in a strapless leopard print gown

Alex Scott looked sensational as she arrived at the National Television Awards at OVO Arena Wembley in London on Thursday.

The former footballer, 37, slipped into a strapless black leopard print dress that hugged every inch of her incredible figure.

Alex completed the stunning look with matching opera gloves as she turned up a storm on the red carpet.

Alex wore a beautiful diamond necklace and matching bracelet while carrying her essentials in a jewel-encrusted clutch.

The television personality accentuated her features with a glamorous palette of makeup, complete with lashings of mascara and a classy nude lip.

Alex swept her long brunette locks back from her pretty face in a ponytail.

Curves: The former soccer star slipped into a strapless black leopard print dress that hugged every inch of her incredible figure

This year’s NTAs are broadcasting live from a brand new location of Wembley’s OVO Arena with Joel Dommett hosting.

Sir Lenny Henry will receive the coveted gold Special Recognition Award at Thursday night’s annual ceremony.

This year’s National Television Awards will honor the 64-year-old and his pioneering career on British television, spanning nearly 50 years.

Sparkles: Alex adorned with a stunning diamond necklace and matching bracelet, while carrying her essentials in a jewel-encrusted clutch

Celebrity fans will pay tribute to the comedian and fundraising Comic Relief frontman when the awards are broadcast live on ITV from the OVO Arena, Wembley.

Sir Lenny has been a mainstay on TV for nearly 50 years, starting with his 1975 win over New Faces at age 16, leading to further accolades in such era-defining shows as Tiswas and Three of a Kind.

He broke new ground for black talent and then enjoyed huge success with his own sketch comedy series before playing a key role in the formation of Comic Relief.

Red carpet ravishing: Alex completed the stunning look with matching opera gloves as she turned up a storm on the red carpet

More recent projects have seen him diversify into acting, most notably on stage as Othello and on screen in the big-budget Amazon Prime series, Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power.

Among those who congratulate Sir Lenny on his achievements as a writer, campaigner, comedian and broadcaster is Hollywood superstar Whoopi Goldberg, who says: ‘If you want to know what a superhero looks like, take a look at Sir Lenny Henry.’

However, two notable faces will be missing from Thursday’s NTA ceremony, as MailOnline revealed on Wednesday that Ant and Dec have pulled out after being knocked down with Covid.

The TV duo, which won best presenter at the NTAs 20 years in a row, has flu-like symptoms and is ‘bed-bound’ due to the contagious infection.

A spokesperson for Britain’s Got Talent announced on Wednesday that the couple is “unwell” and will not work until they recover.