Strictly stars leave Pride of Britain with Graziano and Kym Marsh sharing kiss

09 October 2023 , 09:40

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Strictly stars leave Pride of Britain with Graziano and Kym Marsh sharing kiss

Strictly Come Dancing's glamorous stars looked like they'd had a night to remember as they left the Pride of Britain Awards on Sunday.

A host of famous faces were papped leaving London's Grosvenor House after celebrating the nation's unsung heroes at the annual event, which was hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo.

Looking delighted to be reunited with one another was Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima and Coronation Street star, Kym Marsh. The pair, who took part in the show last year, shared a goodbye kiss after leaving the star-studded bash in the capital.

Graziano attended the awards with his current dance partner, Zara McDermott, but made sure to say his goodbyes to former partner Kym, who looked stunning in a purple strapless gown.

Strictly Come Dancing 's stars looked like they'd had a night to remember as they left the Pride of Britain Awards (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Graziano Di Prima shared a kiss with Kym Marsh (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

As the hunky Italian, who was sporting a pin-striped cream linen suit, put his arm around the Hear'Say star, who split with her husband this year after 19 months of marriage, Graziano kissed the former Corrie star affectionately on the cheek.

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Also representing for Strictly was professional dancer, Amy Dowden. The Welsh star, 33, who recently shaved her head as she undergoes chemotherapy treatment for her breast cancer looked gorgeous in a bright pink gown.

Amy left the venue with fellow pro Dianne Buswell, who has been supporting her through her health battle. The pals left hand in hand before making their way into their taxi.

Oozing glamour in an eye-catching pink number asymmetric number, which featured a large satin bow, Amy clutched a diamante-studded bag as she smiled for the cameras before getting into a black cab. Dianne also looked stunning as she enjoyed the celebration with her friend, wearing a gorgeous lemon satin silk frock.

Shirley Ballas flashed the peace sign (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Next to leave the bash was Strictly judge, Shirley Ballas. The ballroom veteran beamed and flashed two peace signs as she made her way into a waiting taxi, looking super glam sporting a decadent red ruffled silk dress. The head judge told the Mirror the awards were the “most special night on the calendar”, adding: “I have to get the box of tissues out but I love it.”

Amy Dowden and Dianne Buswell looked beautiful in the pastel-coloured frocks (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Zara McDermott enjoyed the festivities with Graziano (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Tennis legend Annabel Croft was also representing for the BBC One dance show this year and looked very close with her partner Johannes Radebe outside of the ballroom. The couple looked in high spirits as they were papped in the lobby of Grosvenor House as the South African star held the mum-of-three's hand after celebrating their second successful week in the competition.

Annabel Croft seen leaving the Pride of Britain Awards were her dance partner, Johannes Radebe (JAMES CURLEY AND MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Also seen leaving the bash was Strictly Ballroom veteran, Angela Rippon, who looked extremely elegant sporting a a blue satin jacket, cream dress and fabulously sparkly diamond-studded stilettos. Despite being the oldest contestant in the show, the star, 78, said she doesn't want people to concentrate on her age as she continues to impress the judges and the viewers at home.

Victoria Johns