Rylan Clark, Tulisa, Cheryl Hole and many more looked red carpet ready at Metro’s first-ever Metro Pride Awards.
Tonight is the night the stars will come together for the grand ceremony at Grand Connaught Rooms in London on February 26, stars will come together for the glam ceremony hosted by beloved TV personality Rylan, 36.
The Celebrity Big Brother winner was one of the first to pose for the camera rocking a stylish all black suit.
N-Dubz singer and former X Factor judge Tulisa, 36, also got the all black memo as she looked sensational in a fishnet dress.
Drag Race UK star Cheryl Hole, 31, looked a vision with her 60s inspired updo, with a bodycon dress and pink collar ruffles.
The likes of GK Barry, Jill Scott, Jonathan Bailey, and Ncuti Gatwa have been nominated for awards, while Mel B and James Corden are recognised for their allyship to the community.
I’m A Celebrity star Dean McCullough, 32, was all smiles in a colourful two piece, while Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, 43, looked animated in a metallic gold number.
Providing heartfelt entertainment on the night of the awards will be some of the UK’s most iconic drag performers, who will unite for a powerful tribute to honour the life and legacy of James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne due to their love of the fashion designer.
The media personality and reality star died last month at the age of 32, sending shockwaves through the drag community as fellow queens and fans mourned their loss.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK favourites Tia Kofi, Baga Chipz, Danny Beard, Cheryl the Queen, and Michael Marouli will take to the stage at the Metro Pride Awards in a huge moment to mark The Vivienne’s extraordinary impact on LGBTQ+ culture.
The event, held during LGBTQ+ History Month, will also see The Vivienne given a posthumous award recognising their groundbreaking contribution to drag, queer visibility, and advocacy.
Simon Jones, a close friend and manager of The Vivienne, said: ‘The Vivienne was a trailblazer, a powerhouse, and a friend to so many.
‘This iconic performance will be a beautiful tribute by her best Drag Race sisters, filled with love and will reflect the dazzling energy that The Vivienne brought to every stage.’
Speaking ahead of the event, Metro’s Executive Editor, Richard Hartley-Parkinson, also shared: ‘This year’s ceremony will be an emotional yet uplifting occasion as fellow queens and fans come together to pay their respects and honour The Vivienne’s enduring legacy.’
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