Pregnant Rhian Sugden cradles her blossoming baby bump in a

Pregnant Rhian Sugden cradles her blossoming baby bump in a sparkling silver dress alongside husband Oliver Mellor at the Gaydio Pride Awards

Pregnant Rhian Sugden looked ethereal in a sparkling dress alongside her husband Oliver Mellor at the 2024 Gaydio Pride Awards Hilton Hotel in Manchester on Friday.

The glamor model, 37, cradled her blossoming baby bump in the silver sleeveless dress.

The Celebrity Big Brother star added more glamor to her look with a set of gold jewelry including bracelets and rings.

She carried a chic crossbody bag as she posed on the purple carpet, with her golden locks styled in flawless waves.

Rhian looked radiant and in a happy mood as she flashed a smile ahead of the ceremony, which recognizes and celebrates efforts to improve LGBTQ+ lives in the UK.

Pregnant Rhian Sugden looked ethereal in a sparkling dress alongside her husband Oliver Mellor at the 2024 Gaydio Pride Awards Hilton Hotel in Manchester on Friday

Pregnant Rhian Sugden looked ethereal in a sparkling dress alongside her husband Oliver Mellor at the 2024 Gaydio Pride Awards Hilton Hotel in Manchester on Friday

The 37-year-old glamor model shined in the spotlight as she cradled her blossoming baby bump in the silver sleeveless dress

The 37-year-old glamor model shined in the spotlight as she cradled her blossoming baby bump in the silver sleeveless dress

Former Coronation Street star Oliver, 43, looked chic in his all-black look as he beamed warmly at his wife.

The couple, who first became romantically involved in 2013 and tied the knot in 2018, are now expecting their first child together.

Rhian was joined on the glittering purple carpet by a bevy of celebrity guests including all-time favorite Layton Williams, Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, Paul Burrell, Dr. Ranj Singh and MAFS star Ella Morgan.

The swanky ceremony was hosted by Gaydio breakfast show hosts Paris and Dave and featured stunning performances from BRIT Award nominees Jazzy, Caity Baser, Talia Mar, Tia Kofi and Ginger Johnson.

14 awards were presented during the star-studded evening, including Outstanding Contribution to Entertainment to actor and Strictly star Layton Williams.

Brit Award winner Becky Hill was proudly named Music Artist of the Year at the event and praised for her mission to normalize queerness through her music.

The singer said: “Thank you so much to Gaydio for this beautiful Music Artist of the Year award and for all the support over the years.”

Since coming out as queer, I have tried to put queerness at the center of everything I do. I tour with some incredible drag acts while also putting the trans and drag community at the center of my live shows.

The Celebrity Big Brother star added more glamor to her look with a set of gold jewelry, including a slew of bracelets and rings

The Celebrity Big Brother star added more glamor to her look with a set of gold jewelry, including a slew of bracelets and rings

She carried a chic crossbody bag as she posed on the purple carpet, with her golden locks styled in flawless waves

She carried a chic crossbody bag as she posed on the purple carpet, with her golden locks styled in flawless waves

The couple, who first became romantically involved in 2013 and tied the knot in 2018, are now expecting their first child together

The couple, who first became romantically involved in 2013 and tied the knot in 2018, are now expecting their first child together

Becky concluded: “Such support really means a lot – thank you so much for Artist of the Year!”

UK Black Pride co-founder Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah (Lady Phyll) won the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Hastings won Grassroots Pride of the Year and Bristol Pride was named Pride Organization of the Year.

Liverpool-based Emily Waldron, founder of @Emz_Crafts_, has been named LGBTQ+ Young Business Person of the Year.

The trans teen advocate donates all profits to area Pride events or to Truk United games where she plays soccer.

Award-winning activist, campaigner and drag queen Lucky Roy Singh was named LGBTQ+ Influencer of the Year, while Alice-Louise Wallace was named Volunteer of the Year for her work with Crawley LGBT+.

Venue or Event of the Year was the lesbian bar Vanilla in Manchester and Charity of the Year was Opening Doors, the UK's largest charity for LGBTQ+ people over 50.

The LGBTQ+ Enterprise Award went to Pop'n'Olly, the UK's leading LGBT+ education resource, and the LGBT+ network NHS Blood and Transplant was named Pride Network of the Year.

Meanwhile, the Transmanian Devils were named LGBTQ+ Club or Sports Team of the Year for their work to promote inclusion in sport for LGBTQ+ athletes in Manchester and beyond.

The Hilton LGBTQ+ Champion award went to Richard Finn, General Manager of Hilton Cambridge City Centre.

14 awards were presented during the star-studded evening, including Outstanding Contribution to Entertainment to actor and Strictly star Layton Williams

14 awards were presented during the star-studded evening, including Outstanding Contribution to Entertainment to actor and Strictly star Layton Williams

This Morning star Dr.  Ranj Singh is pictured alongside another guest on the purple carpet

This Morning star Dr. Ranj Singh is pictured alongside another guest on the purple carpet

Becky Hill - who was not present at the awards ceremony - thanked the organization and said:

Becky Hill – who was not present at the awards ceremony – thanked the organization and said: “Since coming out as queer, I have tried to put queerness at the heart of everything I do” (pictured at the Peacock Theater last week)

Gaydio Director Ian Wallace said of the awards evening: “Last night saw the 2024 Gaydio Pride Awards with Hilton, an evening dedicated to recognizing and showcasing the incredible achievements of the LGBTQ+ community across the country.”

“We were thrilled to celebrate all the amazing nominees and winners who made a huge impact on LGBTQ+ lives this year and beyond!” “We can’t wait to do it again next year.”

Gaydio is the UK's LGBTQ+ station and home to Gaydio Breakfast with Paris. Dave aims to be the meeting point for the UK's LGBTQ+ community.