Alex Hassell showed off his muscles in a white vest as he hosted a birthday bash to rival his show’s boozy parties.
The Rivals actor, 45, who plays notorious womaniser Rupert Campbell-Black, celebrated his birthday surrounded by family and friends on Saturday.
Among those in attendance were his Rivals co-stars Emily Atack and Aidan Turner, who play Sarah Stratton and Declan O’Hara.
Taking to her Instagram Story, The Inbetweeners star Emily, 35, shared a sweet video of Alex being presented with a cake as the group sang Happy Birthday.
The video showed Alex wearing a tight white vest, which displayed his toned arms, and high-waisted black trousers.
Elsewhere Emily shared a snap of Alex and his wife Emma King, with the actress captioning the picture: ‘Sexiest hosts ever.’
Alex Hassell showed off his muscles in a white vest on Instagram on Saturday as he hosted a birthday bash to rival his show’s boozy parties
Among those in attendance were his Rivals co-stars Emily Atack and Aidan Turner (Pictured), who play Sarah Stratton and Declan O’Hara
Emily went on to share a selfie with co-star Aidan, 42, who was seen sporting his iconic Rivals moustache as the cast continue filming for season two of the hit Disney+ series.
Another Rivals co-star in attendance was Hubert Burton, who plays Gerald Middleton – Rupert’s personal aide and a conservative political hopeful who has a love affair with Corinium’s programme controller Charles Fairburn (Gary Lamont).
It comes after two Hollywood actors were reported to be joining the cast of Rivals for the comedy’s upcoming second series.
Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett will be starring as Helen Gordon, Rupert’s ex-wife, and show-jumping coach Malise Gordon.
Filming for the next instalment began in May, with stars such as Danny Dyer and Emily sharing a behind-the-scenes insight from Disney+ set.
It was then revealed they will be joined by new additions, including Hayley, known for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and well known actor Rupert.
Also joining the ensemble are Maxim Ays, Holly Cattle, Oliver Dench, Amanda Lawrence, Bobby Lockwood, Eliot Salt and Jonny Weldon.
The period drama – which is based on author Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name – premiered in the UK on streaming service Disney+, as well as in the US on Hulu back in October 2024.
Taking to her Instagram Story, The Inbetweeners star Emily, 35, shared a sweet video of Alex being presented with a cake as the group sang Happy Birthday
The video showed Alex wearing a tight white vest, which displayed his toned arms, and high-waisted black trousers
Elsewhere Emily shared a snap of Alex and his wife Emma King, with the actress captioning the picture: ‘Sexiest hosts ever’
Another Rivals co-star in attendance was Hubert Burton (Pictured with Emily), who plays Gerald Middleton – Rupert’s personal aide and a conservative political hopeful
Lee Mason, executive director of scripted originals EMEA Disney+ said in a statement to Hollywood Reporter: ‘Rivals, is a landmark series for Disney+, quickly becoming one of our most beloved British U.K. original dramas.
‘I’m delighted to welcome Hayley and Rupert to our extraordinary family of actors.
‘They are a perfect match for the world of Rutshire, so lovingly created by Dame Jilly and the team at Happy Prince.’
Rivals author Jilly recently weighed in on intimacy coordinators being used for the Disney+ show following comments made by Danny Dyer.
The actor said there is so much bonking in Rivals 2 – which is currently filming – that they have hired every intimacy coach in the UK.
But Jilly – who wrote the 1988 novel – is bemused by the growth of the on-set sex-scene coach.
She told The Times: ‘In my day when people were acting they just used to jump on each other and roll around without having anyone telling them what to do.
Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett will be starring as Helen Gordon, Rupert Campbell-Black’s ex-wife, and show-jumping coach Malise Gordon
Rivals author Jilly recently weighed in on intimacy coordinators being used for the Disney+ show following comments made by Danny Dyer
‘I suppose the world’s changed, hasn’t it?’
Had she been an actress rather than author, Jilly said she would not have been comfortable with having an intimacy coordinator choreographing her sex scenes.
She added: ‘I’d be very embarrassed. I wouldn’t like it myself – but then no one has any fun any more, do they?’
Rivals is available to stream on Disney+ now
