Anita loses her boots for the Baftas (
)... and almost everything else!
Just a week ago, Anita Rani described how she was loving life as a newly single woman.
And judging by the outfit she wore to yesterday’s Bafta television Awards – a sheer, sparkling dress that left little to the imagination – she is bursting with confidence too.
the Countryfile star, 46, left her usual boots and waterproof jacket behind to join other stars at the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Poldark actress Eleanor tomlinson, 31, who recently starred in One Day, wore a dramatic black Marchesa dress.
strictly Come Dancing co-hosts Claudia Winkleman, 52, and tess Daly, 55, donned matching white outfits – the latter in a Rachel Gilbert gown.
While Jessica Gunning, 38, who plays Richard Gadd’s real-life stalker in the Netflix show Baby Reindeer, beamed in a pleated red dress.
In a surprise appearance, Prince William appeared via video-link to congratulate Baroness Floella Benjamin, 74, who was presented with a Bafta Fellowship award. Receiving one of the loudest cheers from the audience, sarah Lancashire, 59, was named leading actress for her role as Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley. Afterwards, she said: ‘I’m shocked. Really shocked. It was totally unexpected. Of course, it’s fabulous to have it.’
the award for leading actor went to Mr turner star timothy spall for his performance in the BBC’s true crime drama the sixth Commandment.
Lorraine Kelly, 64, was given a special award for her four decades in the industry. top Boy’s Jasmine Jobson, 29, was named best supporting actress, while succession star Matthew Macfadyen, 49, won best supporting actor.
strictly Come Dancing was victorious in the entertainment programme category for the third time, beating Hannah Waddingham’s Home For Christmas.