National Television Awards 2022: Marnie Simpson looks sensational in a corseted lace gown

Marnie Simpson looked sensational as she walked with her fiancé Casey Johnson to the star-studded National Television Awards in London on Thursday.

The former Geordie Shore star, 30, stunned in a corset lace dress with a glamorous tulle train for her show-stopping appearance.

The dark pink number cut her narrow waist and fell to the floor with an asymmetrical hem exposing the legs.

Rocking a full fringe with her shiny raven locks tumbling to her waist, Marnie opted for a shimmering makeup palette.

She increased her height with a pair of perspex heels, embellished with glitzy bows and posed for photos.

Casey opted for a black shirt with a low neckline and skinny jeans with ripped knees as he put a loving arm around Marnie.

Couple: The former Geordie Shore star joined her fiancee Casey Johnson as they posed together for red carpet photos

Beautiful: Marnie stuns in a lace corset dress and a glamorous tulle train for her striking appearance

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.

Sensational: The dark pink number cut inwards to her small waist before falling to the floor with an asymmetrical hem exposing the legs

Glowing: Reality TV wore a glittering palette of makeup

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.

In love: Casey opted for a black low-neckline shirt and skinny jeans with ripped knees as he put a loving arm around Marnie

Red carpet ready: She ramped up her height with a pair of perspex heels, embellished with glitzy bows and carried a matching bag

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.

Fun filled: the couple beamed when they arrived at the event

Radiant: Marnie looked flawless in her gorgeous ensemble

A source told MailOnline: ‘Ant and Dec are upset. They love the NTAs, it’s the best night on TV and for them it’s an event they always look forward to.

“They are both feeling really bad, but will watch the show from bed and hope to be healthy and back to work soon.”

A spokesperson for Ant and Dec told MailOnline: ‘After they both felt unwell, Ant and Dec tested for Covid and unfortunately both tested positive.

“The duo put off work commitments while they recover.”

Star-studded: This year’s NTAs will be broadcast live from a brand new location of the OVO Arena in Wembley with Joel Dommett hosting