TV Choice Awards 2022: Denise Van Outen and Katherine Ryan lead the glamorous arrivals

The great and the good of TV were out in force on Monday night as they attended the 2022 TV Choice Awards held at  the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Leading the glamour was Christine McGuinness, Ekin-Su Culculoglu, Katherine Ryan and Denise Van Outen who all turned heads in stylish ensembles as they graced the star-studded carpet.

While Christine looked amazing in a form-fitting, busty black jumpsuit, her fellow stars opted for glitzy dresses as they posed for the cameras at the TV event. 

The model, 34, beamed as she rocked the fitted outfit which featured a plunging neckline, collar detail and feathered cuffs.

Christine teamed her jumpsuit with pointed black heels and delicate silver jewellery, while her blonde tresses were perfectly blow-dried for the evening. 

Meanwhile, Ekin-Su had all eyes on her as she slipped into a slinky champagne coloured dress for the evening.

The negligee-style dress skimmed over her toned figure and highlighted her cleavage, with the Love Island winner teaming the number with a cream feathered clutch bag and gold earrings. 

Gorgeous: Christine looked amazing in a form-fitting, busty black jumpsuit as she posed for the cameras

Style; The model, 34, beamed as she rocked the fitted outfit which featured a plunging neckline, collar detail and feathered cuffs

Fashion: Christine teamed her jumpsuit with pointed black heels and delicate silver jewellery, while her blonde tresses were perfectly blow-dried for the evening

Ekin-Su was in great spirits as she cosied up to boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, who looked dapper in a sharp black suit. 

The couple could barely keep their hands off each other as the packed on the PDA in front of the cameras, while also showing off their tans from their recent trip to Dubai.  

Denise, 48, looked nothing short of sensational as she rocked a plunging silver gown featuring a daring thigh-high split. 

Oh hello: Meanwhile, Ekin-Su had all eyes on her as she slipped into a slinky champagne coloured dress for the evening

Couple goals: Ekin-Su was in great spirits as she cosied up to boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, who looked dapper in a sharp black suit

Get a room! The couple could barely keep their hands off each other as the packed on the PDA in front of the cameras

Look at them: The couple looked gorgeous together as they posed for snaps

The the busty, metallic number clung to Denise’s curves in all the right places, with the star teaming the gown with strappy black heels and a selection of silver jewellery.

Her blonde locks were styled into a centre-parting, while she upped the glam with a sleek make-up palette. 

Meanwhile, Katherine , 39, showcased her growing baby bump in a shimmering semi-sheer blue dress with cold shoulder detailing.  

Dazzling: Denise, 48, looked nothing short of sensational as she rocked a plunging silver gown featuring a daring thigh-high split

BFFs: Denise posed alongside her good friend Duncan James, who looked smart in a grey suit and black zip-up top

The comedienne proudly displayed her burgeoning stomach beneath the sheer material off her dress, which she teamed with black heels and a fluffy black handbag.

Katherine was joined at the event by her dapper husband Bobby Kootstra, with whom she’s expecting her second child. 

Bobby cut a smart figure in a black suit and white shirt as he posed alongside his partner Katherine. 

Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas wowed in a midnight blue one-shouldered velvet gown  walked the carpet. Shirley, 62, looked sensational in the figure-hugging ruched dress, which featured a sparkling embellished trim and a split that allowed her to flash a glimpse of her toned legs.

Bumping along nicey: Meanwhile, Katherine , 39, showcased her growing baby bump in a shimmering semi-sheer blue dress with cold shoulder detailing

Expecting: The comedienne proudly displayed her burgeoning stomach beneath the sheer material off her dress, which she teamed with black heels and a fluffy black handbag

Pose: The TV star swept her blonde locks into a sleek bun

Couple: Katherine was joined at the event by her dapper husband Bobby Kootstra, with whom she’s expecting her second child

Night out: Bobby cut a smart figure in a black suit and white shirt as he posed alongside his partner Katherine

The TV judge boosted accessorised her glam look towering silver heels and dazzling drop earrings, finishing off her look with a fab blow-dry and sleek make-up. 

Joey Essex and his Dancing On Ice professional partner Vanessa Bauer posed arm-in-arm at the TV Choice Awards.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Joey, 32, looked dapper in a black dinner suit and matching shirt as he posed with Vanessa, who gently rested her hand on his chest amid rumours the pair are ‘growing close’.

Figure skater Vanessa, 26, put on a glamorous display as she cosied-up to Joey, wearing an ice blue backless dress which was adorned with glistening sequins.

Looking good: Shirley Ballas wowed in a midnight blue one-shouldered velvet gown on Monday as she walked the carpet

Style: The TV judge boosted accessorised her glam look towering silver heels and dazzling drop earrings, finishing off her look with a fab blow-dry and sleek make-up

Glamour: Shirley simply dazzled as she attended the event

Cosy: Joey Essex, 32, and his Dancing On Ice professional partner Vanessa Bauer, 26, posed arm-in-arm at the TV Choice Awards

In style: Joey looked dapper in a black dinner suit while Vanessa wore an ice blue backless dress which was adorned with glistening sequins

Vanessa wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty features and accessorised with a pair of pendulum earrings.

She sported a healthy glow as she glanced back over her should while Joey stood with his arm around her waist. 

Leading the nominations this year’s event are Netflix drama Bridgerton, with three nods following its second season earlier this year.

The popular programme joins shows including Outlander, All Creatures Great and Small and Death In Paradise in the Best Drama Series category, while This Is Going To Hurt’s Ben Whishaw and Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer are recognised in Best Actor and Best Actress respectively. 

Taking the helm: The 2022 TV Choice Awards returns to celebrate another great year for TV, with Jo Brand hosting the star-studded ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane 

Alongside a nod for Best Drama Series, Bridgerton has also been nominated for Best Actor (Jonathan Bailey), and Best Actress (Simone Ashley).

Ben has been nominated for Best Actor for his acclaimed performance as junior doctor Adam Kay in This Is Going To Hurt, and he will battle it out with Bridgerton’s Jonathan, Call The Midwife’s Daniel Laurie and Peaky Blinders’ Cillian Murphy. 

Meanwhile Jodie is up for Best Actress after Killing Eve’s final season aired earlier this year, nominated against Bridgerton star Simone, The Split’s Nicola Walker and Call The Midwife star Jenny Agutter. 

Out in front: Leading the nominations this year’s event are Netflix drama Bridgerton, with three nods following its second season earlier this year

Around The World In 80 Days, Call The Midwife, Casualty, and Doctor Who are up for Best Family Drama Series, while Heartstopper, The Larkins, Squid Game and This Is Going To Hurt will battle it out in the coveted Best New Drama. 

Elsewhere, This Morning will take on The Chase, Pointless/Pointless Celebrities

and Steph’s Packed Lunch in the Best Daytime Show category. 

Up for Best Entertainment Show are The 1% Club, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Gogglebox/Celebrity Gogglebox and The Graham Norton Show.

Love Island landed a nomination for Best Reality Show, along with Freeze The Fear With Wim Hof, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles.

Praised: This Is Going To Hurt’s Ben Whishaw has landed a Best Actor nomination for his role in the BBC drama based on the memoir by junior doctor Adam Kay

Coveted: Meanwhile Jodie Comer is up for Best Actress after Killing Eve’s final season aired earlier this year

While up for Best Factual Show are Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad, The Repair Shop, and This Week On The Farm/Springtime On The Farm/Summer On The Farm/Winter On The Farm.

Over in the world of soap, four serial dramas earned nominations in the main category: Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Neighbours.

EastEnders’ Max Bowden and Danny Dyer, Emmerdale star Mark Charnock and Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall landed nods for Best Soap Actor.

Contenders: This Morning will take on The Chase, Pointless/Pointless Celebrities and Steph’s Packed Lunch in the Best Daytime Show category

In Best Soap Actress, EastEnders’ Kellie Bright and Gillian Wright, Coronation Street’s Sally Carman, and Emmerdale’s Paige Sandhu are nominated.

Meanwhile, this year’s ceremony introduces a brand new category – Best Comedy Performance – which celebrates the incredible talent bringing laughter to our screens.

Hoping to take home the debut award are Ricky Gervais for his performance in After Life, Brenda Blethyn for Kate & Koji, Siobhán McSweeney for Derry Girls and Lee Mack for his role in Not Going Out. 

Lauded: EastEnders’ Danny Dyer (pictured) is among those nominated for Best Soap Actor for his role as Mick Carter

Best Food Show and Best Lifestyle Show are among other awards up for grabs at the event, which this year is taking place in person for the first time, after last year’s event was hosted virtually due to ongoing Covid restrictions.

Fans will be able to tune in as the action takes place, with the glitzy ceremony being broadcast live via TV Choice’s official social channels, while the red carpet action will be available to watch  from 6pm.

Jon Peake, Editor of TV Choice magazine commented of the awards: ‘It’s a real thrill to see such a diverse range of talent among the nominations this year, as well as some established favourites. 

New: Meanwhile, this year’s ceremony introduces a brand new category – Best Comedy Performance, with Ricky Gervais nominated for his performance in After Life

‘But as to who’ll triumph on the night – let’s wait and see!’ 

While host Jo Brand added: ‘I am, as always, really looking forward to the great evening of The TV Choice Awards 2022. It’s always a lively event, and yes, that is a euphemism!’ 

Last year’s awards saw Line Of Duty and Coronation Street  come out on top with three gongs each, with Bridgerton and Gogglebox also faring well.