Stars walk the red carpet at third annual Gaydio Pride Awards

The annual awards champion individuals, charities and organisations that work to better the lives of the LGBTQ+ community

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James HoltSenior Live and Breaking News Reporter

19:55, 16 MAR 2025

Louise Redknapp stunned on the red carpet — Louise Redknapp stunned on the red carpet (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

Stars walked the red carpet at third annual Gaydio Pride Awards at the Hilton on Deansgate last Friday night (March 14).

For it's third and biggest year, the Gaydio Pride Awards returned to the iconic venue, transforming the venue into a dazzling spectacle to commend and champion LGBTQ+ charities, organisations and individuals for their contributions to the community.

Coronation Street star Anthony Cotton was in attendance, alongside trans advocate Ella Morgan from Married at First Sight, Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard and Big Brother winner Ali Bromley.

Singer Louise Redknapp also stunned in a black ensemble on the red carpet after arriving with PR manager Simon Jones, who was awarded for Outstanding Entertainment Contribution, along with Big Brother winner Ali Bromley.

Smoggie Queens and Corrie actress Alexandra Mardell also stunned on the red carpet, alongside her co-stars, as did Traitors winner Leanne Quigley, TV's Dr Ranj and Annie Wallace from Hollyoaks - the first transgender person to portray a regular transgender character in British soap opera history.

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