HONOURING THE NATION'S UNSUNG HEROES

A host of celebrities took to the red carpet to celebrate the Pride of Britain Awards, but the real stars of the night were the inspirational winners who make the world a better place

- KENZI DEVINE

A night dedicated to bringing together the nation's unsung heroes, the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards is an annual tearjerker for A-listers attending and TV viewers watching from home. When OK! caught up with celebrities on the red carpet at the awards show, held at London's Grosvenor House hotel, it was described as "the most emotional night of the year" by almost every guest we met.

Hosted by Carol Vorderman - looking sensational in a metallic embellished gown - and Ashley Banjo, the awards attracted famous faces from all areas of show business, from daytime TV royalty to sports stars and presenters. This Morning presenting duo Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were among the guests, with Cat opting for a pop of colour in a draping mustard gown, while Ben looked dapper in a navy suit, as they beamed for photos together.

Strictly Come Dancing's roster of professionals also hit the red carpet alongside their current celebrity partners - while reuniting with past contestants as well.