Michelle Collins exuded glamour as she joined her EastEnders co-stars on the red carpet at the National Television Awards on Wednesday.
The actress, 63, looked stunning in a black sequinned gown, featuring a plunging cowl neckline, all-over sequin embellishments, and a figure-hugging silhouette as she posed for photographers.
She completed the look with black open-toe platform heels and a mini black quilted handbag.
Joining her on the red carpet were co-stars Jessie Wallace, Gillian Taylforth, Diane Parish, and Harriet Thorpe.
Jessie, 53, turned heads in a teal satin dress with a ruffled bust and dramatic puffed skirt.
Meanwhile, Gillian, 70, looked elegant in a lilac floor-length gown with an asymmetric neckline and cinched waist.
Michelle Collins exuded glamour as she posed up a storm on the red carpet at the National Television Awards on Wednesday
The actress, 63, looked stunning in a black sequinned gown as she joined her co-stars Jessie Wallace, Gillian Taylforth, Diane Parish, and Harriet Thorpe for several glamorous snaps (L-R Jessie, Gillian, Diane, Harriet, and Michelle)
Diane, 55, commanded attention in a scarlet fishtail dress with a sweetheart neckline, while Harriet, 68, impressed in a black blazer paired with silver sequin-embellished flare trousers.
Elsewhere, Michelle Ryan, 41, looked sensational in a classic black dress as she spoke about her character Zoe Slater on the long-running BBC soap.
Speaking to Daily Mail’s Laura Fox, she said: ‘I think the writers are taking care of it, they’re really passionate about her and she’s a complexed, damaged woman, so as an actor that’s the best kind of role to play.
‘So every turn there’s a challenge, I don’t really hope for much, because I think that they’ve got it in hand really.’
When asked if she was glad to be back, Michelle replied: ‘Yeah, it’s exciting.’
Michelle originally left EastEnders in 2005 after five years playing Zoe Slater, choosing to explore other acting opportunities.
After a two-decade absence, she made a surprise return to Walford on June 16, 2025.
Later in the evening, EastEnders legend Steve McFadden, 66, became overwhelmed with emotion after winning the Serial Drama Performance category for his portrayal of Phil Mitchell, a role he has played since 1990.
Her glamorous ensemble featured a plunging cowl neckline, all-over sequin embellishments, and a figure-hugging silhouette
She completed the look with black open-toe platform heels and a mini black quilted handbag
Jessie, 53, turned heads in a teal satin dress. Meanwhile, Gillian, 70, looked elegant in a lilac floor-length gown. Diane, 55, commanded attention in a scarlet fishtail dress, while Harriet, 68, impressed in a black blazer paired with silver sequin-embellished flare trousers
Elsewhere, Michelle Ryan, 41, looked sensational in a classic black dress as she spoke about the future of her character Zoe Slater on the long-running BBC soap
Steve’s win, determined entirely by public vote, saw him beat fellow nominees including Emmerdale’s Eden Taylor-Draper, Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd and Sue Devaney, and his own co-star Jacqueline Jossa.
Upon accepting the award, Steve hugged co-star Jessie, who presented the prize alongside Michelle.
He said he was ‘touched and over the moon’ to win and felt honoured to be in the same category as the other nominees.
He went on to thank everyone who voted for him, saying he is ‘truly grateful’.
He also thanked his ‘generous, brilliant, stunning, wonderful’ cast mates on the soap, and thanked the team on the show for ‘giving Phil Mitchell 35 years of stupidity.’
Later in the evening, EastEnders legend Steve McFadden, 66, became overwhelmed with emotion after winning the Serial Drama Performance category for his portrayal of Phil Mitchell, a role he has played since 1990
