Pride of Britain: Susanna Reid and Charlotte Hawkins on red carpet

Pride of Britain 2021: GMB’s Susanna Reid looks effortlessly glamorous in a vibrant rouge gown as she joins an elegant Charlotte Hawkins on the star-studded red carpet

Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid and Charlotte Hawkins exuded glamour in brightly coloured gowns on the star-studded Pride of Britain awards red carpet.

Susanna, 50, who took a break from hosting the ITV morning chat show this summer, stunned in a vibrant rouge floor-length gown at Grosvenor House on Saturday night.

The journalist adorned a red poppy brooch to the neckline of her dress and carried a sparkling silver clutch, while she styled her brunette tresses in tussled waves for the glamorous event.

Glamorous: Susanna Reid, 50, who took a break from hosting GMB this summer, stunned in a vibrant rouge floor-length gown at Grosvenor House on Saturday night

Susanna, who was joined by her co-host Ben Shephard on the red carpet, appeared to be in excellent spirits as she flashed the cameras a wide smile, showing off her bold slick of red lipstick.

Meanwhile, newsreader Charlotte, 46, looked effortlessly glamorous in a pastel blue off-the-shoulder gown, also featuring a bright red poppy brooch.

She showcased her slender physique in the shapely dress and let her natural beauty shine through with a light dusting of nude make-up for the occasion.

The GMB presenter, who has recently returned to work after a battle with Covid-19, styled her golden tresses in loose waves and accessorised her ensemble with dangling silver earrings.

Natural beauty: Meanwhile, newsreader Charlotte Hawkins, 46, looked effortlessly glamorous in a pastel blue off-the-shoulder gown, also featuring a bright red poppy brooch

The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards returns to screens on Thursday 4th November, hosting a star-studded audience for the first time since 2019 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The annual award show honours the nation’s unsung heroes as stars of TV, sport, politics and showbiz come together to celebrate ‘ordinary people doing extraordinary things.’

Host Carol Vorderman, 60, will once again take the helm, but this year, for the first time in the show’s 22-year history, she’ll be joined by Diversity star Ashley Banjo, 33, who was recently revealed as her new co-host.

Upon the announcement earlier this month, Ashley said: ‘I feel like I’ve been a part of Pride of Britain for a few years now but the chance to co-host it next to Carol, who is a complete legend and a pro, is amazing.  

‘It’s such a special show and a hugely emotional and inspiring night.’

While Carol said of Ashley: ‘Ashley is a wonderful person and I’m delighted that he’s joining me because he has been involved for a few years now and it just feels right.

‘The Pride of Britain Awards are an incredibly special evening and show to be a part of.’ 


Stunning: She showcased her slender physique in the shapely dress and let her natural beauty shine through with a light dusting of nude make-up for the occasion

Pride of Britain sees a night of ‘extraordinary stories of bravery, selflessness and phenomenal fundraising feats’ as well as a plethora of astounding surprises, laugh out loud situations and emotional moments as the nation comes together to honour the achievements of truly inspirational people. 

Among the winners are quadruple amputee Harmonie-Rose Allen who wins the Child of Courage Award for inspiring the nation with her courage and unbreakable spirit. 

While the Lifetime Achievement Award goes to campaigner Rosemary Cox, who set up the first Organ Donor Register in the UK, helping save thousands of lives.

Campaigning sisters Amy and Ella Meek, 18 and 16, have been named Pride of Britain’s first ever Environmental Champions for setting up a charity to help fight the global scourge of plastic pollution.

Meanwhile, this year’s Special Recognition Award goes to Gee Walker, who forgave her son’s killers and devoted her life to promoting racial harmony in his memory. 

Speaking about the ceremony, Carol said: ‘My favourite part of the Awards are the winners and how happy they are that they’re being celebrated. 

Gorgeous: The presenter, who returned to work after a battle with Covid-19, styled her golden tresses in loose waves and accessorised her ensemble with dangling silver earrings

‘These incredible people make you want to be a better person. And even though everyone says how much it makes them cry, it is a celebration too of all the truly extraordinary things they have done.’ 

Ashley Banjo says: ‘I have so much respect and admiration for all of the winners’ and I can’t wait to meet them, see the look on their faces as they are surprised and celebrated and to experience this really special moment with them.’

While Debbie Crosbie, Chief Executive Officer of award partner TSB adds:  ‘I have been bowled over by the bravery, courage and determination of all the winners.

‘Helping people in our local communities is at the heart of what we do at TSB – that’s why we are especially proud to sponsor the TSB Community Hero Award. It is truly humbling to see the extraordinary things people have done to make a difference and support those most in need in their communities.’

Nominated by the public, the winners are from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over the country.

All smiles: Charlotte let her dress do all the talking as she lightly accessorised her stunning ensemble and gave the cameras a warm smile

Glam: Susanna, who was joined by Ben Shephard on the red carpet, appeared to be in excellent spirits as she flashed a wide smile, showing off her bold slick of red lipstick

Since the first ceremony in 1999, royalty, prime ministers, and hundreds of leading figures from showbusiness, sport, politics and the arts have all taken part.

The awards attract an audience of around five million viewers every year in a primetime slot on ITV – making it the highest rated awards show of its kind on British television.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, 2020’s ceremony featured prerecorded segments of recipients receiving their awards at home, while a host of big names headed to The Royal Hospital Chelsea to film links ahead of the show. 

As the awards aired on ITV, landmarks across London, including the London Eye, BT Tower and County Hall, turned red, white and blue in celebration of the winners.

Marcus Rashford and the late Captain Sir Tom Moore were among those honoured in the ceremony, which awarded the remarkable achievements of Brits who have selflessly contributed the the nation and the world.

The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, will be broadcast on ITV on 4th November at 8pm. 

PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARDS 2021: THE WINNERS 

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – Rosemary Cox, 82, Wolverhampton 

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONRob Allen, 34, Northampton

THIS MORNING EMERGENCY SERVIVES AWARDStephen Warton, 53, Cumbria

GOOD MORNING BRITAIN YOUNG FUNDRAISERHughie Higginson, 10, and Freddie Xavi, 11, Lancashire

CHILD OF COURAGEHarmonie-Rose Allen, 7, Bath

SPIRIT OF ADVENTUREMax Woosey, 11, North Devon

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONGee Walker, 67, Liverpool

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONAmy and Ella Meek, 18 and 16, Nottingham

PRINCE’S TRUST YOUNG ACHIEVERHassan Alkhawam, 23, Northern Ireland

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