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Lydia Bright, a mother-of-one and TV personality, has revealed details of her early life and growing up with orphans. She mentioned her desire to attend the Pride of Britain awards as a person.

Lydia Bright, a Towie star, has explained why she values the Pride of Britain Awards so highly.

The TV personality appeared at the glamorous event at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday. Other stars spotted along the red carpet included; Peter Andre, Olivia Atwood, Laura Anderson, Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson.

Lydia graced herself at the drinks reception before the awards ceremony, stunding on-lookers with her long pink gown. She explained why it is significant to “celebrate” children and how she connected to the foster care system when talking about her personal connection to the occasion.

Due to her mother’s role as a foster carer, who still serves the role today, Lydia, who is the mother of Loretta Rose, said she frequently was with foster children. After being a foster carer for more than three decades, the 34-year-old described her mother as her greatest inspiration.

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She told The Mirror : “My mum has been such an amazing inspiration. I think growing up with children in foster care and knowing so much about the foster care system, and also being a mum for me, I always get hit when it is about the children.”

Among the young winners include quadruple amputee, Luke Mortimer, who has raised thousands for charities to help other children with disabilities. Elsewhere, teenager Zach Eagling has been announced the winner for Teenager of Courage after he sucessfully campaigned to change the law to protect people with epilepsy. Cancer patient Georgie Hyslop, aged 17, won the Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser of The Year. She has been applauded for raising £51,000 for others in need.

Lydia continued, “I think this event is truly amazing. You are surrounded by inspiring individuals. The kids are incredible. They merit celebration. The former Towie star has long championed children in care, having also appeared on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.

The reality TV personality earlier called for children to be offered more support for when they leave care at 18 years old. Saying, that they are being “failed” by the state. She told BBC in June: “You cannot just wash your hands with these vulnerable young adults at 18 and expect them to just go on and thrive in society. They need the support, we’re letting go of them too young and we’re setting them up for failure.”

Lydia, described fostering as “a massive part of my world ” and said: “A lot of [foster carers] feel like at 18, their duty’s done, and my mum’s belief is that when you do have a foster child, they are with you for life – you can’t let go.”

Kate Garraway is posing for the Pride of Britain Awards red carpet in a maxi dress that is so affordable and flattering that it costs less than $100.

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The Pride of Britain Awards sees some of our favourite TV stars hitting the red carpet, and the Good Morning Britain presenters have all made their appearance this year. Among them was Kate Garraway, who opted for a super affordable dress to walk the red carpet.

Kate has been starring in Celebrity Traitors’ most recent season, but she switched out her country-chic Highlands outfits for a sophisticated cape dress. The Mimi Navy Maxi Dress with Cape Sleeve Detail, which she is wearing, is available at just £95, is the exact dress she is wearing from club L.

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The dress has no shortage of drama thanks to its flowing cape sleeves, which flow down from some seriously structured shoulders on the dress. The dress’s fitted silhouette contrasts with the statement shoulders, giving it a flattering hourglass shape.

Kate’s Mimi Navy Maxi Dress is made of premium jersey with good stretch, which helps you contour and smooth your body as well. Perfect for walking the red carpet, the sleeves’ cape details have been carefully positioned to allow for maximum movement.

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Kate’s Club L dress is still a great choice for the numerous parties that the holiday season brings, though you might not have any red carpet parties coming up. You can wear it year-round for a day at the races, a graduation ceremony, or a christening, and it’s asap for weddings, formal dinners, or black tie parties.

You only need basic accessories to complete the look because the Mimi Navy Maxi Dress alone makes such a statement. Its slash neckline, which it wears with a statement necklace or some bold earrings, is a smart choice for wearing with heels and has been carefully designed to slam directly against the floor.

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Although Kate’s Club L dress is available in three different colors, including navy, coral, and white, Coast’s Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress is a great substitute for something else. It costs less than £119.20 (though it’s on sale down from £149), but it comes in black, red, and lilac with a more flowing cape attachment.

The Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress by Karen Millen is the ideal dress if you want to have a shorter hemline but don’t want to lose any of the drama. It is now on sale for just £81, a significant saving of £188, and has a similar cape detail that’s the same length.

At the annual Pride of Britain Awards, Peter Andre expressed his gratitude to his son Junior Andre and daughter Princess Andre.

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Peter and Emily Andre have gushed over his children as they revealed just how important the Pride of Britain Awards is to them. The Mysterious Girl hitmaker admitted the Mirror’s event is a family tradition, while he spoke out on Princess and Junior’s growing success.

The couple – who share Amelia, 11, and eight-year-old Theo – attended the Pride of Britain Awards tonight with Peter’s eldest children, Junior and Princess Andre, who he shares with her ex Katie Price.

Princess and Junior have now made their own foray into the showbiz world, with his 18-year-old daughter having her own reality show on ITV2 and Junior rumoured to be follow in her footsteps.

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Peter, who spoke exclusively to us about his teen children at the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards, said: “I’m so proud. We have a strong team, you know, of course.

Claire has spent the past 30 years with us and with me. Although there is a strong team around her, [Princess], it is about their being modest and about remembering where they are from.

You can’t just take what people say because you have to give back because people are so lovely. And they are good kids as well. Following the release of Princess’ show, his ex-wife Kate criticised Peter and his management team, the CAN Group, over the summer.

The former glamour model, 47, claimed she was “banned” from filming the show and missed Princess’ 18th birthday party as a result. She claimed that she was unable to assist Princess in her career or be involved.

Katie, who was once run by the CAN Group, expressed concern over Peter’s management of her daughter.

The management of Princess’ company at the time stated to the Mirror that “our duty of care to our clients is crucial.” We never give a client any advice about their personal life unless they ask, and we never let them see their families.

Princess has already gotten two more seasons of her show because she stays with the team. Princess shared her exciting news last week, saying, “I’m so excited to tell you what I’m going to tell you.” Thank you to everyone who contributed so much to The Princess Diaries season one.

“I’m pleased to let you know that I have two more series of The Princess Diaries out in 2026.” I’m so excited, I can’t wait. You’ve been requesting information from numerous people, but I haven’t been able to respond. But now you know. See you in 2026″.

Peter and Emily have long attended and backed the Pride of Britain Awards, and they always have a family there. She said, “We love coming out all together,” when talking about attending the annual event. We always enjoy ourselves.

“We particularly look forward to tonight. Our favorite combination to go to is that. 100 per cent. It’s a family tradition every year, Peter then said.

Chesney Hawkes, a music icon, exclusively spoke with the Mirror about how important the Pride of Britain Awards are to him and why he wouldn’t miss the prestigious event “for the world.”

The One and Only icon, who is best known for belting out a ballad, was pleased to learn that Chesney Hawkes is also a compassionate person.

As he took a moment to talk with us about what the ceremony means to him and why it is still a must on his busy schedule while appearing at tonight’s Pride of Britain Awards alongside his opulent wife Kristina Hawkes.

The 54-year-old, who first appeared in the 24th season of Celebrity Big Brother in April, has had a busy year. Chesney’s critically acclaimed album Living Arrows, which was released 34 years after the smash hit that made his name popular, continues to show younger musicians how it’s done.

The music legend’s first national tour will be in March, so 2026 looks set to be just as eventful. However, there is one night of the year that Chesney, who is familiar with seeing star-studded events, “would not miss it for the world” says.

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Father of three Chesney said, “Do you know what, I go to a lot of these,” he said in an exclusive interview with the Mirror. We all get to attend award ceremonies all year to celebrate some of the things we do in the business and don fancy velvet jackets and other such things, which is amazing. But this isn’t just something entirely new, is it not?

“What I love about this is that it’s the unsung heroes up and down the country that have just done something beautiful, you know, and that kind of beautiful human spirit. I’ve been to quite a few of these, and I would not miss it for the world if I could help it. I’m always so so happy to be here to support.”

Celebrities from all different glamorous disciplines showed up in all their finery for the 26th year of the annual awards ceremony, which was hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo. The real stars, however, are the unsung heroes, whose extraordinary accomplishments continue to inspire year after year.

This year’s winners include campaigners, fundraisers, kids who have overcome incredible odds, and everyday heroes who have taken their own lives to save others.

Jess Phillips, who also expressed her love for the ceremony at the drinks reception, said: “It’s always nice to feel upbeat.” Most of the time, the country’s output leaves people feeling a little depressed. therefore, celebrating is always a good idea. If I didn’t believe the world would change, I wouldn’t continue to work in politics. Actually, the world can change on both a micro and macro level in situations like this.

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Helen Skelton from Blue Peter and Gethin Jones from Morning Live appear to have had a cozy reunion on the Pride of Britain red carpet just months after rumors broke.

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Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones appeared together on the Pride of Britain red carpet, looking cosy as they posed for photos.

Many people are now wondering if the pair’s rumored relationship is improving, given that it only came months after there was rumor of a break-up.

The two TV presenters have been close friends for a while, and are both regularly on BBC Morning Live, and their friendship, has seen its fair share of flirty exchanges on screen.

Here’s a rundown of their love story, from friendship to split rumors, as things seem to be heating up again between the two.

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Morning Live friendship

Just one year after Helen’s divorce from Richie Myles, Helen and her ex-husband, started a friendship.

Helen and Richie had three children before getting married eight years. However, they divorced in 2022, and Helen now has two children with his new partner, despite not having any formal relationships with anyone since.

He has a number of short relationships, including one with Katherine Jenkins, which ended with Gethin’s engagement.

Although Helen and Gethin had previously shared a relationship, the two eventually became friends when they started working together on Morning Live. She remarked, “HELLO!” “Gethin and I have been friends for a long time,” Gethin said. We have a lot of the same reference points at Blue Peter because Gethin and I frequently crossed paths there.

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Rumors about romance

After being seen leaving the BAFTAs together in May, rumors began to surface that their friendship had turned into something else.

They were spotted again with each other unexpectedly several times, though neither confirmed a relationship. A spa day and brunch in Manchester were included. When Gethin shared a birthday message to Helen on Instagram, viewers became even more persuaded of the relationship.

splintering rumors

Fans feared the relationship was short-lived when Gethin was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya whilst on holiday with friends. The Welshman had jetted off to Australia to watch the British & Irish Lions’ tour.

Gethin is engaged to the Down Under, according to a source, which adds to his romance with Helen. He’s there with his pals, but he’s interested in meeting more women.

Helen wouldn’t agree with him if they were together, and he has way too much respect for her to even step back. Fans who were hoping for their wedding to be together are devastated because their relationship has cooled significantly.

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Retarding rumors

However, the two have since rekindled romance gossip. Fans were hopeful the two were back together earlier this month when Helen uploaded a video of Gethin’s most recent romantic song, The Fate of Ophelia, to her Instagram account.

Fans hope their red carpet reunion is a sign that things are getting going on with the duo because of their most recent appearance together.

Jess Phillips MP, who spoke exclusively with the Mirror about why the extravagant ceremony’s significance always makes her cry at the evening’s glittering Pride of Britain Awards, spoke exclusively with the Mirror.

Jess Phillips paused for a moment to reflect on what the Pride of Britain Awards mean to her and why she won’t be drinking “really, really drunk” this evening.

In an exclusive chat with the Mirror, the parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls spoke of how the winners give her hope that “the world can change on a micro and macro level”, even in the face of so much grim news.

Celebrities from all different glamorous disciplines showed up in all their finery for the 26th year of the annual awards ceremony, which was hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo. The real stars, however, are those unsung heroes who continue to inspire year after year, as Phillips, 44, pointed out. And as their bravery and overcoming challenges are revealed, it’s likely there won’t be a dry eye in the room.

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Phillips spoke with enthusiasm about the long-running awards ceremony, which has a special place in the hearts of so many, while speaking with the Mirror about the star-spangled drinks reception.

Phillips explained to us, “I’ve been coming for about five years and I just get really teary.” These individuals deserve celebration. These people appeal to me more than the celebs who don expensive frocks. Because I haven’t yet heard the stories, it will all be completely new to me. Every year, I find it hard to believe how much people have created products that have changed the lives of thousands of people.

“I think it is really important. We celebrate a lot of goff in our world, there are huge amount of celebration of things that don’t matter. It is really nice to come to events where it is about peoples actual lives.”

She continued, “It’s always nice to feel optimistic.” Most of the time, the country’s output leaves people feeling a little depressed. therefore, celebrating is always a good idea. If I didn’t believe the world would change, I wouldn’t continue to work in politics. Actually, the world can change on both a micro and macro level in situations like this.

Of course, parliamentary work never stops, and Phillips won’t be free to dance the night away with celebs and a bottle of fizz. Sharing her plans for the rest of her packed evening, Phillips admitted: “I just cry, I will cry then I will go back to the House of Commons because we have got 14 votes at 11 at night. So I will be at the House of Commons till 2am. What I won’t do tonight is get really, really drunk but I will still cry.”

This year’s winners include campaigners, fundraisers, kids who have overcome incredible odds, and everyday heroes who have taken their own lives to save others. Make sure to follow all the nighttime activity here.

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