Johnny Vegas showcases his slender frame as he flirts up a storm with the ladies at the TV Choice Awards... after incredible FIVE STONE weight loss
He unveiled his dramatic weight loss in the summer of 2018, when he shared an unrecognisable snap on Twitter, in which he displayed a newly slender physique.
And Johnny Vegas, 49, continued to showcase his slimmed-down frame on Monday, when he attended the TV Choice Awards at London's Hilton Park Lane.
The actor, who lost an incredible five stone in weight, looked dapper in a black suit as he flirted with different ladies during cigarette breaks at the glitzy gala.
![We like to party: Johnny Vegas was spotted enjoying his night with different revellers at the TV Choice Awards, held at London's Hilton Park Lake on Monday night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294306-7447271-image-m-5_1568110409092.jpg)
We like to party: Johnny Vegas was spotted enjoying his night with different revellers at the TV Choice Awards, held at London's Hilton Park Lake on Monday night
The funnyman, real name Michael Pennington, was spotted chatting and laughing with one woman outside the bash, before playfully posing for selfies with another.
Johnny, who announced his split from wife Maia Dunphy in 2018 after seven years of marriage, appeared to be in his element as he partied the night away.
In the summer of last year, the erstwhile Benidorm star said during an interview on Loose Women that he has 'not been on a diet' and instead 'changed his lifestyle'.
![Life of the party: The actor flirted with different ladies during cigarette breaks at the glitzy gala](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294300-7447271-image-a-6_1568110447904.jpg)
Life of the party: The actor flirted with different ladies during cigarette breaks at the glitzy gala
![Dapper gent: The 49-year-old looked dapper in a black suit with matching hat on his night out](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294320-7447271-image-a-8_1568110466405.jpg)
Dapper gent: The 49-year-old looked dapper in a black suit with matching hat on his night out
![Having a laugh: The Benidrom star appeared to be in an upbeat mood as he chatted away](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294312-7447271-image-a-7_1568110455166.jpg)
Having a laugh: The Benidrom star appeared to be in an upbeat mood as he chatted away
He said: 'I am very careful about coming on and celebrating weight loss because it makes other people feel bad.
'I have not done a diet in anyway whatsoever. I have cut out things, it’s a lifestyle change. Then you can live with it and you don’t feel like you are denying yourself anything - apart from cheese!'
Previously speaking about his weight loss on ITV's This Morning, he revealed that part of it was a result of his father Laurence Pennington passing away in 2017 after a battle with cancer.
He said: 'It’s the thing with grief and you can tell yourself it’s your responsibility to carry on.
![Transformed: The star revealed last year that he'd most an incredible five stone in weight](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294298-7447271-image-a-22_1568110817650.jpg)
![Before: The actor recently insisted that he has 'not been on a diet' and instead 'changed his lifestyle'. Pictured in 2003](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/11480614-7447271-Before_The_actor_48_insisted_to_the_panellists_that_he_has_not_b-m-21_1568110799005.jpg)
Transformed: The star revealed last year that he'd most an incredible five stone in weight. Pictured left in September 2003
![Hair we go! He was seen playfully running his hands through one lady's hair as they chatted](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294316-7447271-image-m-15_1568110691861.jpg)
Hair we go! He was seen playfully running his hands through one lady's hair as they chatted
![Pose: The pair then continued with their lighthearted antics as they posed for selfies together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294302-7447271-image-a-16_1568110711191.jpg)
Pose: The pair then continued with their lighthearted antics as they posed for selfies together
'If you’ve got a good parent and you miss them, then it’s your responsibility to be a good parent to your own children and be around.
'And my big thing that I’m completely honest about is my smoking and I want to stop. I’ve lost weight.'
Former hypochondriac Johnny discussed his weight, health and fitness in his 2011 autobiography, Becoming Johnny Vegas.
He penned: 'When Johnny did away with the hypochondria, it was suddenly like I had no fear of death. There was a real carelessness towards my wellbeing...
![So popular: Johnny, real name Michael Pennington, appeared to be popular with the ladies](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294324-7447271-image-a-11_1568110644279.jpg)
So popular: Johnny, real name Michael Pennington, appeared to be popular with the ladies
![Telling all: Former hypochondriac Johnny discussed his weight, health and fitness in his 2011 autobiography, Becoming Johnny Vegas](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294322-7447271-image-a-17_1568110727194.jpg)
Telling all: Former hypochondriac Johnny discussed his weight, health and fitness in his 2011 autobiography, Becoming Johnny Vegas
![Woes: Writing about his struggles, he said, 'When Johnny did away with the hypochondria, it was suddenly like I had no fear of death. There was a real carelessness towards my wellbeing...'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294310-7447271-image-a-13_1568110675460.jpg)
Woes: Writing about his struggles, he said, 'When Johnny did away with the hypochondria, it was suddenly like I had no fear of death. There was a real carelessness towards my wellbeing...'
'Johnny had a theory that if you counted how much you were drinking, you weren’t enjoying it. He never kept track but he could go on drinking for hours.
'I was ill with nerves before going on. As Michael Pennington I’d build up during the day, hoping to coax Johnny out of his box.'
Both Johnny and wife Maia shared the sad news that their marriage was over on Twitter last year, writing: 'It is with a heavy heart that we want to let you know that we separated some time ago last year.
'We are telling people now because speculation is unhelpful at best, and dangerous at worst. As we think is obvious, we continue to fully support each other; there is no acrimony, no story and no one else involved.'
![Enjoying each other's company: Onlookers told MailOnline that Johnny and his smoking companion appeared to be thoroughly enjoying each other's company](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294314-7447271-image-a-18_1568110735879.jpg)
Enjoying each other's company: Onlookers told MailOnline that Johnny and his smoking companion appeared to be thoroughly enjoying each other's company
![Life of the party: Johnny was the life of the party as he socialised at the annual awards show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18294308-7447271-image-m-20_1568110743629.jpg)
Life of the party: Johnny was the life of the party as he socialised at the annual awards show
They continued: 'We have never played out our relationship publicly, so we don't feel it's too much to ask for privacy now.
'We also ask people to be mindful that there are two children involved, and their welfare is our main concern now. Thank you. X.'
Johnny and Maia have a son, Tom Laurence, who is three years old. The comedian also has a son called Michael, 13, from a previous relationship.
Johnny, who married Maia in Seville in 2011, previously credited his older son with helping him to turn his life around, as he used to go on 'four-day benders'.
![Dramatic: He unveiled his dramatic weight loss in the summer of 2018, when he shared an unrecognisable snap on Twitter, in which he displayed a newly slender physique](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/09/10/11/18295482-7447271-image-a-25_1568112305997.jpg)
Dramatic: He unveiled his dramatic weight loss in the summer of 2018, when he shared an unrecognisable snap on Twitter, in which he displayed a newly slender physique
![Parting ways: Johnny announced his split from wife Maia Dunphy in 2018 after seven years of marriage. Pictured together in March 2013](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/07/20/10/068C9F16000003E8-5973985-image-m-38_1532078780072.jpg)
Parting ways: Johnny announced his split from wife Maia Dunphy in 2018 after seven years of marriage. Pictured together in March 2013
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