Emmerdale: Soap’s finest were out in force for this year’s awards ceremony
Jennifer Metcalfe and Jess Wright leads stars as they put on a glamorous display at the Inside Soap Awards
The annual Inside Soap Awards is back and the star-studded audience put on a show as they arrived on the red carpet.
The glitzy ceremony was back for its 29th year as fans had the chance to vote for the best soap on the small screen. Among the awards were Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Villain and even Best Pet. The likes of EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks’ cast were ready to battle it out in the categories but first fought for the best-dressed titled as they arrived in style at Salsa Temple in London.
Jennifer Metcalfe also brought her usual glamorous look to the event. The long-term Hollyoaks favourite wore a sheer skirt and lace bralet that showed her trim physique as she stood side-on for the perfect shot.
Rebecca Sarker at the Inside Soap Awards ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Jennifer Metcalfe attends the Inside Soap Awards 2024 ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Adding some bright colour to the carpet, Rebecca Sarker stunned in a lilac mini dress. The low-cut outfit also had flowing see-through sleeves and was tied on the side. She finished the bold look with a pair of chunky heels.
Ellie Dadd shared a risque look on the red carpet in a revealing white suit. The EastEnders actress, who played Amy Mitchell in the Walford-based soap, looked stunning in the two-piece suit with no top underneath. Instead, she showed off a white lacy bra as she also held onto a white clasp bag.
Jaden Ladega and Ellie Dadd ( Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Lisa Riley with the Best Family Award ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
She posed alongside co-star Jaden Ladega, who plays her on-screen partner. Jaden rocked a velvet suit jacket at black shirt combination for the occasion.
Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper cut a chic image as she posed in a stunning black mini dress. She paired the look with an elegant pair of open-toed heels that showed off her perfect pedicure. She was holding the gong for Best Actress amid her traumatic storyline as coercive control victim Belle Dingle. And Maureen Lipman looked elegant in a navy dress with polka dot collar and trim. The Corrie star bagged the Best Comic Performance for her role as Evelyn Plummer.
Maureen Lipman won Best Comic Performance ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Eden Taylor-Draper attends the Inside Soap Awards 2024 (
Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Emmerdale mainstay Lisa Riley was seen posing with the Best Family Award. The actress first appeared as Mandy Dingle back in 1995 as part of the popular Dingle clan. She looked amazing in a black-and-white floral flowing dress.
Ross Boatman and Shane Richie attend the Inside Soap Awards ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Sophie Khan Levy ( Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Ross Boatman and Shane Richie also shared a peck on the red carpet at the London event. Ross, who has portrayed Harvey Monroe on the EastEnd soap since 2021 rocked a navy suit with multicoloured tied, while Shane – Alfie Moon on the soap – opted for a casual look with a leather jacket and all-black approach.
Sophie Khan Levy looked fabulous in an off-the-shoulder black dress and black pumps. The star who plays Priya on EastEnders paired the outfit with a silver clutch bag.
Aaliyah James ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Peter Ash and Daniel Brocklebank ( Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Coronation Street actors Peter Ash and Daniel Brocklebank were awarded the Best Partnership for their roles as Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew. Peter also bagged the Best Actor Award as Corrie ran out the night’s big winners. While Peter opted for a traditional tux, Daniel wore a light blue suit and white t-shirt combo, with bright white trainers.
Also bringing more light to the proceedings was her co-star Aaliyah James. She beamed as she posed in a light blue crop top and floral jacket combination while opting for checkered flared trousers.
Minnie attends the Inside Soap Awards 2024 ( Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
In a first award of its kind at the annual event, dog star Minnie won the first ever Best Pet award. The pooch took on the role as Belle Dingle’s canine friend Piper and posed beside the shiny statue.
Coronation Street’s Emrhys Cooper looked dapper in a brown two-piece suit with a crisp white shirt and large collar unbuttoned to show some chest.
Emrhys Cooper on the red carpet ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Janice Connolly, Dido Miles, Sarah Moyle and Bharti Patel ( Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
The cast of Doctors were also all smiles as Janice Connolly, Dido Miles, Sarah Moyle and Bharti Patel posed together in their formal wear.
Before the stars set foot on the carpet, Aussie Neighbours legend, Ryan Moloney, 44, was crowned Best Daytime Star. The actor, who had played the role of Jarrod ‘Toadie’ Rebecchi in the soap since 1995 bowed out of the role in this month. He portrayed a heartfelt storyline that saw his character suffer a psychotic break following mental health issues. Following his award win, he thanked fans for their “love and support” over the years.