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Vampy glamour and shimmering sparkles dominate the NTAs

Holly Willoughby and Emma Willis were among the best-dressed celebrities of the evening.

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Alison Hammond, Dermot O'Leary, Holly Willoughby and Davina McCall pose on red carpet at NTAs

British stars flocked to the O2 in London for the National Television Awards (NTAs), an event renowned for its glamorous red carpet looks.

This year was no exception as celebrities sported an array of gowns from classic monochromes to shimmering florals.

From Charlotte Dawson to Davina McCall, here are the most show-stopping looks from the night:

– Bond girl glamour

Sharp and sartorial silhouettes dominated the red carpet and celebrities channelled vampy tones and monochromatic gowns.

Love Is Blind: UK star Emma Willis, 48, kept it classic in a plunging black midi-dress, slicked back hair and platform heeled sandals.

Emma and Matt Willis arrive for the National Television Awards
Emma and Matt Willis stayed smart and simple in black and navy ensembles (Ian West/PA)

Her husband and co-star Matt Willis, 41, wore a sharp navy suit with silk lapels and open-collared black shirt.

Ex-Love Islander Zara McDermott, 27, wore a black strapless mermaid tail gown.

Zara McDermott arrives for the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.
Zara McDermott channelled old school glamour with a black gown and red lip (Ian West/PA)

The BBC Three presenter kept her beauty classic with a bold red lip and half-up hair do and paired the ensemble with dazzling emerald cut diamond earrings.

Following suit was fellow ex-Islander Molly Smith, 29, who wore a gothic sheer strapless dress with a two-foot train.

Molly Smith arrives for the National Television Awards
Molly Smith went vampy in a sheer black strapless dress (Ian West/PA)

The gown featured a sheer boned bodice and high-leg slit exposing Smith’s thigh-high stockings.

She paired the look with a diamante bag and gold and red choker.

Ex-This Morning star Holly Willoughby, 43, stunned in an iridescent shimmering black gown which featured a form-fitting boned structure with a dripping ruche on the waist.

Holly Willoughby arrives for the National Television Awards
Holly Willoughby dazzled in a shimmering strapless gown (Ian West/PA)

The presenter sported her quintessential soft make-up look and relaxed waves.

Scottish singer Tallia Storm, 25, wore a gem-studded strapless red gown with sparkling silver heels and jewellery.

Tallia Storm arrives for the National Television Awards
Tallia Storm channelled bond girl glamour in a sparkling red dress (Ian West/PA)

EastEnders star Michelle Collins, 62, wowed in a strapless black and white gown and Chanel quilted clutch.

Michelle Collins arrives for the National Television Awards
Michelle Collins sported ‘demure’ elegance in a monochrome strapless gown (Ian West/PA)

The dress featured a rose-encrusted peplum bodice and a streamlined silk skirt.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, 53, stunned in a form-fitting black gown with a pluming feather trim.

Susanna Reid arrives for the National Television Awards
Susanna Reid kept it simple in a black gown with feather detailing (Ian West/PA)

The TV presenter sported her signature waves with a soft glam make-up look.

This Morning presenter Cat Deeley, 47, kept her make-up minimal and let her dress do the talking in a vivid red one-shoulder gown.

Cat Deeley arrives for the National Television Awards
Cat Deeley went with a timeless red one shoulder gown (Ian West/PA)

The simple piece featured ruched detailing across the torso and matched Deeley’s minimal manicure.

Fellow This Morning star Alison Hammond, 49, wore a figure-hugging black dress with a sweeping white cape.

The presenter paired the look with velvet black pumps and dripping gold earrings

Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond arrive for the National Television Awards
Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond followed suit in monochromatic black and white ensembles (Ian West/PA)

– Vampy seductress

Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, 34, showcased the colour of the season in a vampy aubergine silk midi-dress.

She paired the look with a plum lip, large lilac earrings and silver jewelled sandals.

Helen Flanagan arrives for the National Television Awards
Helen Flanagan sported early signs of autumn in a vampy plum dress (Ian West/PA)

Presenter Davina McCall, 56, stunned in an espresso-coloured leather gown, paired with leopard print pointed heels and gold jewellery.

The ex-Big Brother presenter sported her signature fringe in a slick down-do with minimal make-up.

Davina McCall arrives for the National Television Awards
Davina McCall wowed in a skin tight leather dress (Ian West/PA)

Birmingham actress Vicky McClure, 41, channelled gothic glamour in a skin-tight strapless leather dress with seam-stitch detailing.

Vicky McClure arrives for the National Television Awards
Vicky McClure donned black leather and a moody black eye (Ian West/PA)

The Line Of Duty star finished the look with a smoky dark eye and chunky gold bangles.

TV presenter Rochelle Humes, 35, wore a striking strapless khaki dress with an asymmetric peplum bodice and sheer skirt.

The This Morning presenter paired the autumnal look with a beach waved bob and a purple plum manicure.

Rochelle Humes arrives for the National Television Awards
Rochelle Humes channelled the autumnal colour palette in a khaki strapless gown (Ian West/PA)

– Feminine frills and shimmering style

The night was not all sharp tailoring and sombre colours as many celebrities brought a spring in their step with feminine frills and dazzling gowns.

Newsreader and presenter Charlotte Hawkins, 49, wore a shimmering silver and blush tiered gown with silver-heeled sandals and a beachy up-do.

Charlotte Hawkins arrives for the National Television Awards
Charlotte Hawkins shone in shimmering peach gown (Ian West/PA)

Following suit, EastEnders actor Ellie Dadd, 19, wore a silver halter-neck gown with scoop neck detailing.

The star paired the summery ensemble with a bright white leather clutch.

Ellie Dadd arrives for the National Television Awards
Ellie Dadd sparkled in a silver form fitting gown (Ian West/PA)

Broadcaster Ashley James, 37, wore a sheer nude gown embellished with sparkling silver and pink roses.

The star finished the feminine ensemble with a pearlescent clutch and mother of pearl earrings.

Ashley James arrives for the National Television Awards
Ashley James wore a daring sheer floral dress channelling summer sparkles (Ian West/PA)

TV actor Charlotte Dawson, 31, channelled wedding bells in an extravagant white tiered gown, adorned with a silver sparkling clutch and pointed heels.

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