ITV’s biggest stars were ready to party as they arrived for ITV’s annual summer party at London’s The Mandrake Hotel on Wednesday night.
The party comes after months of investigations by the channel after it was revealed ITV veteran Phillip Schofield lied about having an affair with a younger colleague.
The mortified star resigned from This Morning and then sensationally quit the channel altogether after admitting to lying about his affair with a colleague.
As part of an ongoing investigation into the scandal, AJ Odudu, Charlotte Hawkins, Olivia Attwood and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu were among the first to arrive at the annual party, staving off the channel’s recent controversy.
While a few familiar faces led the way, there were some big names who were notably absent from the party, including Holly Willoughby, Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway.
Glamorous: The 35-year-old presenter sported a very leggy look in a black mini dress with a silver neckline and choker detail
Presenter AJ, 35, sported a very leggy look in a black mini dress with a silver neckline and choker detail.
With black strappy sandals and delicate silver jewelry, she increased her height.
Meanwhile, Charlotte expressed her inner Barbie in a shimmering pink mini dress with feather trimmings.
Love Island stars Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page looked happier than ever as they enjoyed a night out at the ITV Summer Party in London on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old reality TV star showed up leggy in a striking light blue ruffled mini dress as she arrived at the party with her boyfriend in tow.
Tasha, who has been building a modeling career since leaving the show, flaunted her figure in the pastel-hued dress with huge ruffles.
She headed to the party wearing matching heels with metallic straps and a silver box clutch.
Andrew, 28, opted for a casual all black look as he arrived with his gorgeous girlfriend.
Olivia Attwood flaunted her incredible figure in a sheer blue dress with a daring thigh-high slit as she arrived with husband Bradley Dack.
Georgia Harrison proudly showcased her figure in a revamped look at the ITV summer party.
The 28-year-old reality star arrived leggy in a daring black mini dress with a sheer skirt and a plunging bustier at the front when she arrived for the occasion.
Georgia flaunted her incredible cleavage in the dress, which featured a skin-tight bustier front and a sheer ruffled skirt.
Her dress was covered in delicate beaded sequins and floral embroidery, and she completed her look with a matching clutch bag.
Eye-catching: Charlotte brought out her inner Barbie in a shimmering pink mini dress with feather trimmings
date night! Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri, 24, flaunted her leggy legs in a powder blue ruffled mini dress as she headed to the ITV summer party with boyfriend Andrew Le Page, 28
gorgeous! The reality TV star wowed in a striking light blue dress as she arrived at the party with her boyfriend in tow
Loved up: Olivia Attwood looked sensational as she arrived with her new husband Bradley Dack
Wow! The former Love Island star showed off her incredible figure in a sheer blue dress with a daring thigh-high slit
Happy: The couple, who tied the knot in a lavish ceremony last month, looked as smitten as ever ahead of the Summer Ball
Beaming: The couple spotted some friends across the street
Sexy! Georgia Harrison dressed in a busty black embroidered mini dress with a sheer skirt on her arrival for the ITV summer party
Revealing! The reality star arrived leggy in a daring black mini dress with a sheer skirt and a plunging bustier at the front when she arrived for the occasion
Daring! Georgia flaunted her incredible cleavage in the dress, which featured a skin-tight bustier front and a sheer ruffled skirt
Cute: The reality star stopped to take some selfies with her fans outside of the venue
A head turner: Laura Whitmore wows in a pink floral suit and gold heels
Ekin-Su Culculoglu risked another awkward row with her ex Davide Sanclimenti as both were guests at the ITV summer party on Wednesday.
Just a week after the former couple reunited at the Barbie premiere, the two were spotted arriving at the glamorous TV party.
Ekin-Su and Davide’s romance came to a dramatic end in June when 28-year-old Davide announced they had split after 11 months, amid speculation about his behavior throughout their relationship.
The 33-year-old Turkish beauty slipped into a beautiful blue one-shoulder mini dress as she arrived at the event alone.
Ekin-Su paired her dress with silver strappy heels and a nude leather clutch as she headed to the event.
Meanwhile, Davide, also solo, donned a plunging nude shirt and black pants for the evening.
Last week, the couple had a painfully awkward reunion as they both walked the pink carpet to the Barbie premiere.
Unpleasant! Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and David Sanclimenti risked an awkward clash when they both attended the summer party after their split
Revealing! Ekin-Su paired her dress with silver strappy heels and a nude leather clutch as she headed to the event
Cute: Love Island’s Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan, who won the Winter 2023 series, looked more in love than ever upon arriving at the event
Presenter Lorraine Kelly looked effortlessly chic in a green and brown maxi dress with a plunging neckline.
Love Island’s Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan, who won the Winter 2023 series, looked more in love than ever upon arriving at the event.
Lana Jenkins flaunted her fabulous figure in a blue, multicolored fishnet dress while attending the ITV summer party at the Mandrake Hotel in London on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old star showed off her leggy legs as she styled a beautiful long dress with a plunging neckline and ruffle detailing.
Mixed with pops of yellow, green and orange, the make-up artist showed off her left leg and complemented the dress with a pair of shiny silver heels.
Lana smiled as she completed the summery look with a simple black leather handbag.
Perhaps the star showed no sign of heartbreak as she showed her ex what’s missing after it was revealed in early July that she had split from boyfriend Ron Hall after three months together.
Robert Rinder provided an animated show by sticking his tongue out at photographers upon arrival.
Kristina Rihanoff put on an animated show in a black dress with a plunging neckline at the ITV summer party on Wednesday.
The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 45, attracted attention as she made a splash in front of the cameras before heading to the event.
She caused a stir in her skater dress as she lifted a leg with her hands up.
The dancer beamed a smile alongside her fiancé Ben Cohen, 44, who donned a casual outfit for the party.
He wore a plain white t-shirt with black pants and complemented his ensemble with white sneakers.
Billie Shepherd stunned in the sexy slit thigh dress as she enjoyed a break from her maternity duties and headed to the glitzy party in London.
Billie showed off her incredible figure in the fitted strapless dress paired with matching strappy heels and a heart-shaped clutch.
Greg opted for a smart gray three piece suit paired with a white shirt and matching tie.
Stunning: Love Island’s Lana Jenkins, 25, flaunted her fabulous figure at the ITV summer party at the Mandrake Hotel in London on Wednesday as she flaunted a VERY leggy figure in a blue fishnet dress
Radiant: The 25-year-old wore a beautiful long blue dress with a plunging neckline and ruffle detailing
All chic: The star completed the look with a pair of silver heels and a black leather handbag
Beaming: Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd appeared in high spirits as they made a glamorous entrance
Here she is! The former TOWIE star was stunning in the sexy slit thigh dress as she enjoyed a break from her maternity duties and headed to the glitzy party in London
Chic: Ella Rae Wise looked glamorous in a black satin mini dress
bestie Arriving with her pal Harry Derbidge, her dress sported a fun floral choker
Here you come! TOWIE star Chloe Meadows made hearts pound in a daring cutout black dress, while Courtney Green opted for a daring leather look
Gorgeous: Kristina Rihanoff, 45, put on an animated show in a black dress with a plunging neckline at the ITV summer party on Wednesday
Wow! She caused a stir in her skater dress as she lifted a leg with her hands up
Loved up: The dancer beamed a smile alongside her fiancé Ben Cohen, 44, who donned a casual outfit for the party
ITV’s This Morning program has been under scrutiny for the past few weeks after it was revealed Phillip lied about having an affair with a younger colleague.
Former presenter Phillip Schofield admitted in a lengthy statement that he had had an affair with a younger male colleague, which he said was “unwise but not illegal”, and also apologized to his wife and family in the statement .
The “unwise” relationship took place during his nearly 30-year marriage to his wife Stephanie, 59, and Phillip said he was “so sorry” for having been unfaithful.
Stephanie, who shares children Ruby, 27, and Molly, 29, with Phillip, made a statement when her husband came out as gay in a moving segment of This Morning in 2020.
Phillip stepped down last weekend after more than 20 years as This Morning presenter, before confirming the affair in a statement to the Chron on Friday.
He has also resigned from ITV and will no longer present the British Soap Awards. He was also fired “effective immediately” by his agents at YMU.
In a statement, the former ITV presenter said: “I am making this statement via the Chron to which I have already personally apologized for misleading a story about my lawyer who I also misled .” [sic] what you wanted to write about me a few days ago.
“The first thing I want to say is, I’m deeply sorry that I lied to you and many others about my relationship with someone who worked on This Morning.”
“I was in a consensual on-off relationship with a younger male colleague at This Morning.”
“Contrary to speculation, while I met the man as a teenager and was asked to help him break into television, it wasn’t until he began working on the show that it grew into more than a friendship.”
“This relationship was unwise, but not illegal.” Now it’s over…
“I am painfully aware that I have lied to my employers at ITV, my colleagues and friends, my agents, the media and by extension the public and most importantly my family.” I am very, very sorry for being unfaithful to my wife have become…
Loved: Davina McCall and boyfriend Michael Douglas looked stylish as they arrived hand-in-hand
Looking good: The 55-year-old TV presenter flaunted her leggy style in a black playsuit and Gucci slip-on shoes
Romance: Love Island’s Will Young and Jessie Wynter grabbed their PDA as they kissed outside of the event
Bold style: Katie Piper stood out in a striking blue midi dress paired with hot pink boots
Radiant: Presenter Lorraine Kelly looked effortlessly chic in a green and brown maxi dress with a plunging neckline
Fun: Robert Rinder put on an animated show by sticking his tongue out at photographers upon arrival
Outing: David Dickinson, 81, looked dapper in a blue suit after announcing he is leaving his ITV show after 16 years
Bold: Bruno Tonioli couldn’t help but smile as he arrived in a white suit
Finished: Best friends Junaid and Danni Imbert looked typically stylish at the lavish party
Pretty: Fleur East opted for an ultra chic look which consisted of a white floral blazer and matching shorts and blue blouse
Looking good: Ron Hall and Luca Bish looked typically stylish when they arrived together
Glamour: Georgia Kousoulou, 31, caused quite a stir when she flaunted her breasts in a pink Barbie dress with fiancé Tommy Mallet, 30, at the ITV summer party
Gorgeous couple: Georgia wowed all in pink while Tommy donned a black striped matching set
Gorgeous: The star completed her all pink look with a pair of baby pink strappy sandals and pink painted toenails
Looking good: Ellie Simons beamed and appeared in a bright pink dress
Handsome: Dermot O’Leary looked very preppy in a black polo shirt as he posed with a pal ahead of the ITV summer party on Wednesday
Friends: The TV presenter, 50, looked handsome in his smart attire as he smiled before heading to the party
Stunning: Celebs Go Dating star Vanessa Feltz wowed in a shimmering gold mini dress and sandals
Bold: Lisa Snowdon stood out in a shimmering dress paired with fancy silver ankle boots
“I am stepping down from ITV with immediate effect and I would like to express my enormous gratitude to them for all the great opportunities they have given me.”
“I will reflect on my very poor judgment when I participated in the relationship and then lied about it.”
After testifying, an ITV spokesman said: “We are deeply disappointed by the admission of deception made by Phillip Schofield tonight.”
“The relationships we have with those we work with are built on trust.” Philip gave us assurances that he now admits were untrue, and we feel badly let down.
Admission: Phillip admitted to having an “unwise but not illegal” romance with a man during his marriage to Stephanie Lowe and previously denied the affair when asked by his agent