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BAFTA Glam Squad Unveiled: Jamie Laing, Stacey Solomon & More Get Ready for TV’s Biggest Night!

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On Sunday, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo are among the celebrities preparing for the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards. Jamie posted a picture on Instagram showing his wife beautifying themselves in their hotel room before the event.

Stars like Stacey Solomon and Maura Higgins are getting ready to make their way to Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, just before the British Academy of Film and Television Arts event.

Sophie appeared cheerful, relishing her breakfast of poached eggs with avocado on toast while having her hair and makeup attended to.

Previously known for her role on Made In Chelsea, she gleamed radiantly while wearing a white bathrobe and matching gray jogging pants. She was seen seated with curlers in her hair, preparing for a grand entrance on the red carpet.

Jamie simply penned: ‘Getting BAFTA ready’. 

In the meantime, Stacey is eagerly anticipating a positive outcome since she has been nominated for not one but two awards, and her partner Joe Swash will accompany her to the event.

Starting off the day with a photo of an enormous daisy, the TV host penned: “Greetings from a colossal daisy. I’m incredibly pleased to announce that I’ve been nominated for two BAFTAs this year! In my wildest imaginations, I never thought I’d write something like that.

‘Leanne, my friend from HPE Field Animal Sanctuary, will be looking after Teddy and the others while I’m away. Meanwhile, I and Joe are planning a trip, hoping that I might miraculously win a BAFTA.’

In another location, Love Island sensation Maura captured a photo of the London skyline from her hotel room, flaunting her BAFTA invitation.

Lottie Tomlinson promptly posted pictures on social media, showing off her elegant appearance in a beautiful black dress at the awards ceremony.

As a die-hard follower, I couldn’t help but be captivated when I saw Louis Tomlinson’s sister slaying in her one-shoulder, body-hugging outfit! She was absolutely radiant as she stood beside her partner, Lewis Burton, striking a pose that simply took my breath away.

In a bold and attention-grabbing move, Love Island All Stars champion Gabby Allen chose to forgo a bra beneath a captivating navy lace dress with intricate cuts.

The influencer was stunning, striking a sultry pose for a selfie while riding in a vehicle on her way to the awards ceremony.

She pulled back her long, golden hair into a high ponytail and added a touch of elegance with a pair of navy and silver dangle earrings.

On Sunday, the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards sponsored by P&O Cruises will be happening at the Royal Festival Hall located at the Southbank Centre.

The glamorous event promises an array of renowned personalities receiving accolades for exceptional TV work, along with impressive performances on stage.

Global music stars
Jessie J
and Tom Grennan are both set to put on a show at the ceremony, with powerhouse Jessie singing The Award Goes To as her first TV performance in six years.

In a special TV event, the multi-platinum pop sensation Tom is set to debut his fresh single titled “Full Attention,” exclusively for viewers.

You can catch both performances during the awards show on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this coming Sunday, 11th of May, starting at 7pm.

As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t help but share some thrilling news! The prestigious BAFTA has officially announced that the sensational award-winning concert violinist and social media star, Esther Abrami, will be gracing us with her talent. She’ll be performing Apple Tree for the heartfelt In Memoriam tribute. It’s going to be an unforgettable moment!

About her performance, Jessie J stated: “It’s been quite some time since I sang on British TV. This was an incredible return, truly an honor. However, the big question now is who will receive the award.

In the meantime, Tom expressed his gratitude saying, “I feel truly privileged to be asked to perform at the illustrious BAFTA, among so many respected actors and artists.

For the very first time, Scottish performer, scriptwriter, production manager, and television personality, Alan Cumming, will take the stage as the master of ceremonies at a lavish event.

Emma Baehr, the Executive Director of Awards & Content at BAFTA, expressed her joy that Alan Cumming will be the host for this year’s BAFTA Television Awards, in partnership with P&O Cruises.

At Britain’s grandest TV awards event on Sunday, 11th May, you can count on him adding an unpredictable touch of playfulness and mischief to the proceedings. So, be ready for some surprises!

In other news, the candidates for the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards’ P&O Cruises Memorable Moment category have been disclosed.

Six highly-regarded TV series from Gavin and Stacey, The Traitors, and Bridgerton, among others, are prepared to compete for one of the evening’s most prestigious awards at this year’s ceremony.

In this category, the public gets to express their preference by voting on their most favored scene.

In the previous year, the BAFTA Television Awards attracted approximately 2.7 million viewers on BBC One and iPlayer. Furthermore, the event’s social media coverage garnered more than 7 million views.

For the very first time in its 20-year span, Strictly Come Dancing hasn’t been nominated for any awards in comparison to other shows.

Yearly since the revival of the program in 2004, the audience favorite at the BBC has consistently been recognized with a nomination in the Entertainment Program category.

baby reindeer, the hit series on Netflix, garnered an impressive eight nominations recently, having achieved widespread popularity since its launch the previous year.

Richard Gadd, who both wrote and played the lead in a show based on his personal encounters with stalking, has been nominated for the Lead Actor category. Meanwhile, his fellow cast member Jessica Gunning is competing for the Supporting Actress award.

In the “Limited Drama” genre, Baby Reindeer will square off against the ITV drama titled Mr. Bates vs The Post Office. This show is inspired by one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal history, where numerous innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were falsely accused of theft, fraud, and accounting errors due to a faulty computer system.

In the nomination count, both Mr. Bates and The Post Office, as well as the Disney series Rivals and Apple TV’s Slow Horses, each received six nods.

Among the nominees for the top award in entertainment performance are Ant and Dec, contenders from “The Traitors,” and Stacey Solomon for her work on “Sort Your Life Out.

Here are the six leading actress nominees: Anna Maxwell Martin for “Until I Kill You”, Billie Piper in “Scoop”, Lola Petticrew from “Say Nothing”, Marisa Abela of “Industry”, Monica Dolan in “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” and Sharon D Clarke in “Mr Loverman”.

In a fascinating competition, David Tennant (“Rivals”), Gary Oldman (“Slow Horses”), Lennie James (“Mr Loverman”), Martin Freeman (“The Responder”) and Toby Jones (“Mr Bates vs The Post Office”) are all vying for the top acting honor.

Among the 44 contenders in the performance categories, 21 of them are nominated for a BAFTA Television Award for the very first time.

Actor Danny Dyer, known for his soap opera roles, has been nominated for his first British Academy Award (BAFTA) in the Best Male Comedy Performance category, thanks to his work in “Mr Bigstuff.

In the highly-regarded Best Drama Category, the crime dramas “Blue Lights” and “Sherwood” will compete against the popular superhero series “Supacell” and the critically acclaimed period drama “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light”.

In simple terms, According to Jane Millichip, who is the CEO of Bafta, the year 2024 was exceptional in television, as demonstrated by the 134 outstanding programs that were nominated by Bafta members.

Television’s ability to shape nationwide discussions, delve into compelling narratives that capture the public’s attention, and catalyze social transformation is unparalleled. What makes it even more remarkable is its capacity to accomplish this across all genres.

This year’s nominees encompass a wide range of emotions, from the thrilling world of sports, the captivating tales of fiction, the heartfelt stories of documentaries, the thought-provoking humor of comedy, to profoundly moving entertainment – all mirroring various facets of human life.

UK television is currently thriving, and it’s an honor for BAFTA to highlight the exceptional work of our gifted nominees at both the BAFTA Television Craft Awards and BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. Don’t miss out on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 11th; not just to discover who takes home the award, but also to curate your future viewing list.

Once more, Casillero del Diablo, our designated wine sponsor for the event, will be the preferred beverage for winners, nominees, celebrities, and distinguished guests.

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2025-05-11 16:20

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