Rod Stewart auctions off his beloved Celtic jersey at star-studded charity event

Rod Stewart looked in good spirits as he auctioned off his Celtic jersey at the Big Bash fundraiser for mental health charity My Black Dog on Thursday.

Despite being born and raised in London, the 78-year-old musician has long been an ardent supporter of the Glasgow football team.

Rod cut a dapper figure for the event, donning a brown velvet animal-print blazer that he wore with black pants.

Also donning a white shirt and black tie, the hitmaker posed in his prized Celtic shirt ahead of the auction.

My Black Dog is a charity that offers peer support for people struggling with their mental health.

Event: Rod Stewart looked in high spirits as he auctioned off his Celtic jersey at the Big Bash fundraiser for mental health charity My Black Dog on Thursday.

Fanatic: Despite being a born and raised Londoner, the musician, 78, has long been an ardent supporter of the Glasgow football team.

Suave: Rod cut a dashing figure for the event, donning a brown velvet animal-print blazer that he wore with black pants

Wild: Rod lived up to his eccentric sense of style in his animal print blazer as he took the stage

Fundraising: Rod kissed his Celtic shirt when the bidding started

Cheerful: Maggie May’s hitmaker appeared in high spirits at fundraiser

The event was also attended by Gaby Roslin, who opted for a casual look in a black sweater with striped sleeves and matching skinny jeans.

Letting her blonde locks fall loose to her shoulders, the presenter enhanced her figure with a pair of black ankle boots.

Radio host Chris Evans put on a lively display as he posed next to newscaster Rachel Horne.

The broacaster sported a beige shirt and navy sweatpants along with white sneakers.

Jayne Middlemiss opted for a metallic jacket which she teamed with matching boots along with a cream pleated skirt.

Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson, meanwhile, looked dapper in a dark gray three-piece suit while attending the event alongside his wife Grace Zito.

The event comes after the news that Rod is going to be a grandfather again as his 35-year-old daughter Ruby is expecting a baby.

The rocker reunited with his ex, Ruby’s mom, Kelly Emberg, when they both attended Ruby’s recent baby shower.

Laid Back: Also in attendance at the event was Gaby Roslin, who opted for a casual look in a black jumper with striped sleeves and matching skinny jeans.

Couple: Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson looked dapper in a dark gray three-piece suit while attending the event alongside his wife Grace Zito

Auction: Radio Host Chris Evans Put On An Animated Display As He Posed Next To Newscaster Rachel Horne

Looking good: Jayne Middlemiss opted for a metallic jacket which she teamed with matching boots along with a cream pleated skirt

Exciting: The event comes after the news that Rod is going to be a grandfather again, as his 35-year-old daughter Ruby is expecting a baby.

Kelly, 63, was grinning from ear to ear in photos where she posed with a pregnant Ruby who wore a yellow dress and a dapper Rod who modeled a white sweater and pants.

‘Congratulations to my girl @rubystewart! She’s having a # baby boy! I’ll be a grandmother! Call me Kiki! Beautiful baby shower. Kudos to @sirrodstewart, it was a family affair! @itsjakeyoguys,’ the star wrote in her Instagram caption.

Kelly was seen in a group photo with Ruby and Young Turks singer Rod, from whom she split more than 30 years ago.

“It’s a family affair,” the Harper’s Bazaar cover girl noted in a hashtag.

Ruby is expecting her child with her fiancé, Jake Kalik. In a picture with just her daughter, Kelly shared: ‘Ruby you are so beautiful and I can’t wait to experience becoming a mom for the first time!

Family: The rocker was reunited with his ex, Ruby’s mom Kelly Emberg (second from right) when they both attended Ruby’s recent baby shower

‘Enjoy your baby moon with Jake! Only a few months to go!

Rod and Kelly began dating in 1983 and welcomed Ruby in 1987.

In 1990, Rod and Kelly broke up; he said in his autobiography that it was because she was unfaithful.

Rod is the father of eight children in total. His children include Sarah, 59, Kimberly, 43, and Sean, 42, Renee, 30, Liam, 28, Alastair, 17, and Aiden, 12.

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