Stars including Helen Flanagan and Kym Marsh dazzle on Pride of Manchester 2023 red carpet

Celebs prepared for an emotional night as they walked the red carpet at the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards 2023 with TSB. The annual awards, at Manchester's Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, celebrate the unsung heroes who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for others.

Among the stars recognising acts of bravery, long-lasting battles against the odds, or inspirational campaigning, were awards host Kym Marsh, former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, who is currently on our screens on I'm a Celebrity South Africa, fellow Corrie favourites Colson Smith, Ellie Leach who play couple Craig Tinker and Faye Windass, Victoria Ekanoye who played Angie Appleton and Will Mellor, who plays Weatherfield soap villain Harvey Gaskell.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire beamed alongside his wife Fern Hawkins, Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington was all smiles with her husband Andy Parsons, new mum Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter stepped out with her fiance Ollie Piotrowski and pregnant Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara proudly showcased her growing baby bump in a gorgeous blush pink ruffle-detail dress as she was joined by her fellow former Strictly dancer hubby Aljaz Skorjanec for the occasion.

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Manchester's music scene was represented by famous faces including Peter Hook, Bez and Shaun Ryder. Shaun was recently seen returning to the jungle for the I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! spin-off to crown the reality show 'legend' from over the past 20 years.

There are eight awards to choose from at the Pride of Manchester Awards, including TSB Community Hero, the Emergency Services