Jennifer Metcalfe flaunts her abs in a skimpy co-ord as she joins pregnant Jorgie Porter and leggy Kirsty-Leigh Porter in leading star-studded RadioTimes.com Soap Awards arrivals

Jennifer MetcalfeJorgie Porter and Kirsty-Leigh Porter led the arrivals at the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards at The Midland Hotel in London on Saturday night.

Hollyoaks veteran Jennifer, 40, who plays Mercedes McQueen, showcased her killer figure in a skimpy nude co-ord on the red carpet.

The actress wore the nude top with a semi-sheer maxi skirt, which revealed her toned abs as she posed up a storm at the awards ceremony.

The pregnant Hollyoaks actress, 36, showcased her growing bump in a strapless metallic gown, which featured a thigh slit up the leg.

She wore her brunette locks in soft waves and accessorised with a pair of drop earrings, a selection of rings and a black bag.

Jennifer Metcalfe, Jorgie Porter and Kirsty-Leigh Porter led the star-studded arrivals at the Radio Times Soap Awards at The Midland Hotel in London on Saturday night

Jennifer Metcalfe, Jorgie Porter and Kirsty-Leigh Porter led the star-studded arrivals at the Radio Times Soap Awards at The Midland Hotel in London on Saturday night

The pregnant Hollyoaks actress, 36, showcased her growing bump in a strapless metallic gown, which featured a thigh slit up the leg

The pregnant Hollyoaks actress, 36, showcased her growing bump in a strapless metallic gown, which featured a thigh slit up the leg 

Meanwhile, Kirsty-Leigh Porter pushed the boundaries with her ensemble, as she sported a racy double thigh slit gown, which showcased her shapely pins

Meanwhile, Kirsty-Leigh Porter pushed the boundaries with her ensemble, as she sported a racy double thigh slit gown, which showcased her shapely pins

Jorgie wore her hair in a pretty up do and opted for a full face of make-up

Jorgie wore her hair in a pretty up do and opted for a full face of make-up

The awards ceremony attracted EastEnders icons Michelle Collins and Ian Beale, who posed together on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony

The awards ceremony attracted EastEnders icons Michelle Collins and Ian Beale, who posed together on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony 

Jorgie, who is pregnant with her second child, boosted her petite frame with a pair of strappy heels and added a padded Gucci bag to the look.

The soap star is hoping to collect the gong for Best Comedy Performance, for her role as Theresa McQueen in the long-running Channel 4 soap.

Meanwhile, Kirsty-Leigh Porter pushed the boundaries with her ensemble, as she sported a racy double thigh slit gown, which showcased her shapely pins. 

Kirsty, 35, who also appears in Hollyoaks, stunned in the blue sequin dress, which featured semi-sheer panels and a high neck. 

Kirsty wore her head piled on top of her head, with strands left loose framing her pretty features, completing her look with glamorous make-up. 

The awards ceremony attracted EastEnders icons Michelle Collins and Ian Beale, who posed together on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony.

Michelle, who plays Ian's wife Cindy Beale, has been nominated in two categories for Best Storyline and Best Twist.

Also attending from the BBC soap was Emma Barton and Jamie Borthwick, who have been nominated for 'inspiring' storyline Jay and Honey run the London Marathon.

The actress wore the nude top with a semi-sheer maxi skirt, which revealed her toned abs as she posed up a storm at the awards ceremony

The actress wore the nude top with a semi-sheer maxi skirt, which revealed her toned abs as she posed up a storm at the awards ceremony

Jorgie, who is pregnant with her second child, boosted her petite frame with a pair of strappy heels and added a padded Gucci bag to the look

Jorgie, who is pregnant with her second child, boosted her petite frame with a pair of strappy heels and added a padded Gucci bag to the look

Celebrating the 'very best of the much-loved British TV soaps, the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards 2024 is held at The Midland Hotel in Manchester

Celebrating the 'very best of the much-loved British TV soaps, the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards 2024 is held at The Midland Hotel in Manchester

Also in attendance was Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays Dee-Dee Bailey, looked elegant in a black dress with a big white bow
She wore her braided her in a chic bun and added a pop of colour with a slick of red lipstick, while also incorporating a pair of black stilettos

Also in attendance was Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays Dee-Dee Bailey, looked elegant in a black dress with a big white bow

Ruby O'Donnell, known for her role as Peri Lomax in Hollyoaks, opted for a stylish LBD

Ruby O'Donnell, known for her role as Peri Lomax in Hollyoaks, opted for a stylish LBD

Rosie styled the look with a pair of strappy stilettos

Rosie styled the look with a pair of strappy stilettos

Coronation Street's Cait Fitton, who plays Lauren Bolton, ensured all eyes were on her

Coronation Street's Cait Fitton, who plays Lauren Bolton, ensured all eyes were on her

Nancy Hayton actress Jessica Fox looked demure in a black dress with a cropepd blazer

Nancy Hayton actress Jessica Fox looked demure in a black dress with a cropepd blazer

Anna Passey, who plays Sienna Blake in Hollyoaks, opted for a pretty pink dress

Anna Passey, who plays Sienna Blake in Hollyoaks, opted for a pretty pink dress

Vicky Myers cut an ethereal figure in a green dress with puff sleeves

Vicky Myers cut an ethereal figure in a green dress with puff sleeves

Tamara Wall dazzled in a black gown with cape-style sleeves
She accessorised with a pink clutch

Tamara Wall dazzled in a black gown with cape-style sleeves

Danny Miller, Lawrence Robb and James Chase were suited and booted for the ocassion

Danny Miller, Lawrence Robb and James Chase were suited and booted for the ocassion

Emma, who plays Honey Mitchell, looked chic in a black jumpsuit which had sheer sleeves, styled with a glam up do.

Also in attendance was Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown, who plays Dee-Dee Bailey, looked elegant in a black dress with a big white bow.

She wore her braided her in a chic bun and added a pop of colour with a slick of red lipstick, while also incorporating a pair of black stilettos. 

Celebrating the 'very best of the much-loved British TV soaps, the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards 2024 is held at The Midland Hotel in Manchester.

Soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks battle it out for top Awards in the industry and acknowledge the unforgettable moments and extraordinary talent that make them a beloved staple of British culture.

The categories and nominations include: Best Soap, Best Villain, Best Comedy, Best Exit, Soap Moment of the Year, Inspiring Storyline of the Year, Best Actor, Best Storyline, Best Newcomer, Best Twist, Best Young Performer and Best Episode.

This year’s event honors powerful storylines featuring themes such as rape, murder, transgender, gay outings, and diagnoses of motor neurone disease and Parkinson's. 

Fans have been eagerly voting for their soap favourites in six of the 12 categories, including Best Soap.

A further six awards will be decided by a panel of soap experts, and RadioTimes.com will also be awarding the Special Recognition award to a star who has made a 'significant contribution to the world of TV and Soaps'.

EastEnders stars Emma Barton and Jamie Borthwick attend the ceremony

EastEnders stars Emma Barton and Jamie Borthwick attend the ceremony

Ellie Dadd, Jaden Ladega and Angela Wynter posed together on the red carpet

Ellie Dadd, Jaden Ladega and Angela Wynter posed together on the red carpet

Hollyoaks star Harvey Virdi looked lovely in a black dress with glizy brogues

Hollyoaks star Harvey Virdi looked lovely in a black dress with glizy brogues

David Ames cut a dapper figure in a grey suit with a white shirt

David Ames cut a dapper figure in a grey suit with a white shirt

Emmerdale icon Chris Chittell attended the ceremony with his wife Lesley Dunlop

Emmerdale icon Chris Chittell attended the ceremony with his wife Lesley Dunlop 

Emmerdale actress Rebecca Bakes looked fashionable in a blue gown

Emmerdale actress Rebecca Bakes looked fashionable in a blue gown

Karen Blick, Louise Jameson and Beth Cordingly posed together

Karen Blick, Louise Jameson and Beth Cordingly posed together

Corrie's Jodie Prenger wowed in a blue ruffled gown and matching shoes

Corrie's Jodie Prenger wowed in a blue ruffled gown and matching shoes

Angela Wynter looked lovely in a flowing black and white dress

Angela Wynter looked lovely in a flowing black and white dress

Keanu Taylor actor Danny Walters looked suave in a double-breasted suit and shirt

Keanu Taylor actor Danny Walters looked suave in a double-breasted suit and shirt

Liam McCheyne looked smart in a velvet waistcoat and jacket

Liam McCheyne looked smart in a velvet waistcoat and jacket

Calum Lill opted for an eye-catching blue checked suit and a white T-shirt

Calum Lill opted for an eye-catching blue checked suit and a white T-shirt

EastEnders stars Francesca Henry and Matt Di Angelo posed on the red carpet

EastEnders stars Francesca Henry and Matt Di Angelo posed on the red carpet

Jaden Ladega looked smart in a black velvet jacket and suit trousers

Jaden Ladega looked smart in a black velvet jacket and suit trousers

The categories and nominations for the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards, sponsored by Inspired Villages include: Best Soap, Best Villain, Best Comedy, Best Exit, Soap Moment of the Year, Inspiring Storyline of the Year, Best Actor, Best Storyline, Best Newcomer, Best Twist, Best Young Performer and Best Episode.

A press release for the event, sponsored by Inspired Villages, said it 'will see talent, writers, producers and actors from 'Coronation Street', 'EastEnders', 'Emmerdale' and 'Hollyoaks' walk the red carpet at the Midland Hotel in Manchester'.

Morgan Jeffery, executive editor of RadioTimes.com, said: 'I'm delighted to be launching the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards – a first for the brand and a thrilling celebration of all the hard work that goes into producing the soaps, which have kept millions hooked this past year.

'Hilarious, heartfelt and gripping, there's nothing else on TV quite like them and we'll be marking their greatest achievements of the past 12 months, with fans helping to decide who wins on the night.'

Helen Daly, associate editor of RadioTimes.com, added: 'It's so exciting to be launching the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards in 2024.

'The past 12 months have seen our beloved soaps deliver dramatic twists, explosive reveals and epic stunts – and we can't wait to celebrate the best of the business. 

'We've got an exciting night lined up on 13 July and we're excited to raise a glass to a room packed full of soap talent, on and off camera.'

The celebs have dazzled this evening as they rigorously  prepared for a night of glitz, glamour, and celebration as they honored the heart and soul of British television. 

RadioTimes.com Soap Awards 2024 winners

Best Soap                                          

Coronation Street                           

EastEnders - WINNER

Emmerdale

Hollyoaks

Best Villain 

Todd Boyce (Stephen Reid), Coronation Street

Will Mellor (Harvey Gaskell), Coronation Street

Navin Chowdhry (Nish Panesar), EastEnders - WINNER 

Matt Di Angelo (Dean Wicks), EastEnders

Beth Cordingly (Ruby Fox-Mulligan), Emmerdale

James Chase (Tom King), Emmerdale

David Ames (Carter Shepherd), Hollyoaks

Glynis Barber (Norma Crow), Hollyoaks

Best Comedy Performance

Jodie Prenger (Glenda Shuttleworth), Coronation Street

Jonny Freeman (Reiss Colwell), EastEnders

Lisa Riley (Mandy Dingle), Emmerdale - WINNER

Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen), Hollyoaks

Diane Langton (Nana McQueen), Hollyoaks

Best Exit 

Todd Boyce (Stephen Reid), Coronation Street

Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow), Coronation Street

Danny Walters (Keanu Taylor), EastEnders - WINNER

Elizabeth Counsell (Gloria Knight), EastEnders

Bhasker Patel (Rishi Sharma), Emmerdale

Sebastian Dowling (Heath Hope), Emmerdale

Owen Warner (Romeo Nightingale), Hollyoaks

Erin Palmer (Ella Richardson), Hollyoaks

Soap Moment of the Year

Stephen’s showdown in the pub, Coronation Street

Sixmas, EastEnders - WINNER

Charity, Mack and Chloe’s cliffhanger car crash, Emmerdale

Ste realises he’s killed Ella, Hollyoaks

Inspiring Storyline of the Year 

Paul and Billy get married, Coronation Street

Suki comes out to her family, EastEnders - WINNER

Jay and Honey run the London Marathon, EastEnders

Mary’s quest for love in later life, Emmerdale

Tony and Diane’s child comes out as trans, Hollyoaks

Best Actor

Peter Ash (Paul Foreman), Coronation Street

Alison King (Carla Connor), Coronation Street

Elle Mulvaney (Amy Barlow), Coronation Street

Colin Salmon (George Knight), EastEnders

Balvinder Sopal (Suki Panesar), EastEnders

Angela Wynter (Yolande Trueman), EastEnders - WINNER

Lucy Pargeter (Chas Dingle), Emmerdale

Karen Blick (Lydia Dingle), Emmerdale

Lesley Dunlop (Brenda Walker), Emmerdale

Kieron Richardson (Ste Hay), Hollyoaks

Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen), Hollyoaks

David Ames (Carter Shepherd), Hollyoaks

Best Storyline 

Paul’s motor neurone disease diagnosis, Coronation Street - WINNER

Roy’s arrest, Coronation Street

Teen bullying, Coronation Street

Child farming, EastEnders

The Six, EastEnders

Cindy’s return, EastEnders

Lydia’s rape, Emmerdale

Pollard’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, Emmerdale

Tom’s domestic abuse of Belle, Emmerdale

Ste kills Ella and covers it up, Hollyoaks

Gay conversion, Hollyoaks

Best Newcomer 

Jack Carroll (Bobby Crawford), Coronation Street

Francesca Henry (Gina Knight), EastEnders

Beth Cordingly (Ruby Fox-Milligan), Emmerdale

Iz Hesketh (Kitty Draper), Hollyoaks - WINNER

Best Twist 

Tim’s alive, Coronation Street

Peter kills Stephen, Coronation Street

Cindy’s return, EastEnders

Keanu’s Christmas Day death, EastEnders

Aaron’s shock return, Emmerdale

Who killed Lydia’s rapist?, Emmerdale

Dilly is Rafe’s wife and Patrick’s daughter, Hollyoaks

Mercedes’ twins have different dads, Hollyoaks - WINNER

Best Young Performer

Charlie Wrenshall (Liam Connor), Coronation Street - WINNER

Liam McCheyne (Dylan Wilson), Coronation Street

Ellie Dadd (Amy Mitchell), EastEnders

Jaden Ladega (Denzel Danes), EastEnders

Elizabeth Green (Jade Masood), EastEnders

Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor), Emmerdale

Gabrielle Dowling (Cathy Hope), Emmerdale

Rebecca Bakes (Angelica King), Emmerdale

Ela-May Demirican (Leah Barnes), Hollyoaks

Noah Holdsworth (Noah Holdsworth), Hollyoaks

Best Episode 

New Year’s Day, Coronation Street

Paul and Billy wedding, Coronation Street

Christmas Day, EastEnders

George confronts Eddie, EastEnders - WINNER

Cliff-top crash, Emmerdale

Tom and Belle’s wedding, Emmerdale

Worlds Collide, Hollyoaks

Special Recognition 

Chris Chittell, Emmerdale