Molly Rainford pulled out all the stops as she walked the red carpet for the British Soap Awards in Manchester on Saturday night.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 22, put on a stunning performance as she opted for an elegant black satin one-shoulder dress with a cut-out detail.
The fitted material hugged her hourglass figure, while the one-shoulder puffed sleeves added drama.
Her jewelry was minimal, with a simple gold bangle, gold stud earrings, and a dainty gold necklace.
Molly, who is reportedly joining the EastEnders cast, has her blonde locks pulled back into a chic bun, with one strand hanging loose in a curl.
Stunning: Molly Rainford, 22, joined Eastenders earlier this year and attended her first British Soap Awards in a form fitting floor length black dress
Making her look: As she posed for the cameras in various poses, she revealed that part of her ensemble was backless, which added even more glamor to the already striking outfit
Molly smiled and opted for a pink blush on her cheeks and mascara to make her eyes shine.
This comes after it was reported that Molly is set to take on the role of a daughter in a new family moving to Walford later this year to take over the Queen Vic.
According to The Sun, she will join the long list of Strictly finalists to move on to “bigger things”.
A TV insider told the publication, “Molly joins a long line of former finalists who achieved greater things than the competitors who ultimately triumphed.”
“But anyone who saw her on Strictly could see that the entertainment world was at her feet.”
Molly could play the daughter of Ray Winstone, who is reportedly already being considered for a role in the television series Albert Square.
This comes after Danny Dyer’s exit earlier this year, which saw his wife on the show, Linda, sell the pub following his tragic death.
This year’s British Soap Awards host is Jane McDonald, chosen as a last-minute replacement for longtime presenter Phillip Schofield.
Wow: Molly wore her blonde locks in a chic updo and opted for a glamorous makeup palette that drew all eyes to her
The stunner: Her jewelry was minimalist, with a simple gold bangle, gold stud earrings, and a dainty gold necklace
Hosts with the most: This year’s British Soap Awards will be hosted by Jane McDonald, chosen as a last-minute replacement for long-time presenter Phillip Schofield
Opera singer and cruise favorite Jane, 60, was announced as Phillip’s successor on Thursday after he left ITV and has been fired from his talent agency YMU after admitting an affair with a young male colleague of This Morning.
He admitted to having an “unwise but not illegal” relationship with a man during his marriage to Stephanie Lowe and previously denied the affair when his agent asked him about it.
The 61-year-old presenter confirmed in a statement last week that he had resigned from all his ITV jobs, including the ceremony.
And when it was announced that Jane would be taking the helm, fans hailed the star as the “perfect choice” to host the ceremony, which will be held at The Lowry in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Before hosting the awards ceremony, Jane said, “Oh my god… everyone knows how much I LOVE my soap operas. This year I had the honor of being mentioned in Corrie, EastEnders and Emmerdale. So this is just a dream come true.” .
“Can’t wait to see all of our wonderful soap opera nominees and celebrate all their hard work with them – let’s go for the awards, I can’t wait!”
Meanwhile, the five biggest soap operas – Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks – compete for recognition for their work over the past year.
The big and good of the soap world will walk the red carpet at the star-studded and most glamorous event on the soap calendar, which will be televised Tuesday.
Resignation: Jane, 60, was announced as Phillip’s successor after he left ITV and was fired from his talent agency YMU after admitting an affair with a young male colleague of This Morning
And after a sensational year of exciting drama, shocking scandals and action-packed stunts, it will be a hard-fought competition to see who will win the coveted gong.
This year’s nominees include Charlotte Jordan (Coronation Street), Chris Walker (Doctors), Danielle Harold (EastEnders), Jeff Hordley (Emmerdale) and Nikki Sanderson (Hollyoaks) for Best Dramatic Performance.
While Todd Boyce (Coronation Street), Laura White (Doctors), Aaron Thiara (EastEnders), Michael Wildman (Emmerdale) and Angus Castle-Doughty (Hollyoaks) will compete for Villain of the Year.
Meanwhile, it’s been a stellar year for soap opera storylines, with heartfelt plots that get people talking and viewers screaming at their screens in both frustration and excitement.
Plots for the Best Storyline category include Loving And Losing Lola for EastEnders, Paddy’s Suicide Attempt for Emmerdale, and Incel Eric Targets Mason And Maxine for Hollyoaks.
Scene of the Year contenders include Acid Attack for Coronation Street, Hell Is Empty for Doctors and Whitney and Zack Say Goodbye To Peach for EastEnders.
You did it! All five best soaps are sure to be vying for the grand prize – Best British Soap – which was won by Emmerdale last year (pictured 2022).
Best Single Episode is also up for grabs with titles like EastEnders’ Goodbye Dot, Emmerdale’s All Male Man Club and Hollyoaks’ The Long Walk Home.
Stars from the soap operas also compete to win awards including Best Newcomer, Best Family, Best Comedy Performance, Best On-Screen Partnership and Best Newcomer.
Whilst all five best soaps are sure to be vying for the grand prize – Best British Soap – which Emmerdale won last year.
Outstanding Achievement Prize and Tony Warren Award winners will be announced tonight.
The British Soap Awards will be televised on Tuesday 6 June at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
British Soap Awards 2023 nominations
Categories chosen by the viewer
Best Lead Actor
Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgeley, Coronation Street)
Danielle Harold (Lola Pearce Brown, EastEnders)
Shona McGarty (Whitney Dean, EastEnders)
Sally DexterFaith Dingle, Emmerdale
Dominic Brunt (Paddy Dingle, Emmerdale)
villain of the year
Todd BoyceStephen Reid, Coronation Street
Laura White (Princess Buchanan, Doctors)
Aaron Thiara (Ravi Gulati, EastEnders)
Michael WildmanAl Chapman, Emmerdale
Angus Castle Doughty (Eric Foster, Hollyoaks)
Best Young Artist
Jude Riordan (Sam Blakeman, Coronation Street)
Lillia Turner (Lily Slater, EastEnders)
Huey Quinn (Kyle Winchester, Emmerdale)
Jayden Fox (Bobby Costello, Hollyoaks)
Best British Soap
Coronation Street
doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Categories voted by the jury
Best Action
Daisy is on Hell (Coronation Street)
Valerie and the Fake Prescription (Doctors)
Loving and Losing Lola (EastEnders)
Paddy’s suicide attempt (Emmerdale)
Incel Eric targets Mason and Maxine (Hollyoaks).
scene of the year
The Acid Attack (Coronation Street)
Hell is empty – the explosion (doctors)
Whitney and Zack say goodbye to Peach (EastEnders)
Paddy’s suicide attempt (Emmerdale)
Zoe tells battered Maxine, “It’s not your fault” (Hollyoaks)
Best Comedy Performance
Maureen LipmanEvelyn Plummer, Coronation Street
Ian MidlaneAl Haskey, Doctors
Jonny Freeman (Reiss Colwell, EastEnders)
Samantha GilesBernice Blackstock, Emmerdale
Best Dramatic Performance
Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgeley, Coronation Street)
Chris Walker (Rob Hollins, Doctors)
Danielle Harold (Lola Pearce Brown, EastEnders)
Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle, Emmerdale)
Nikki Sanderson (Maxine Minniver, Hollyoaks)
Best Single Episode
Acid Attack (Coronation Street)
Anything But Magnolia and If Wishes Were Horses – Karen’s Death (Doctors)
Goodbye Point (EastEnders)
Episode “All Male Man Club” (Emmerdale)
The Long Walk Home (Hollyoaks)
Best Newcomer
Channique Sterling-Brown (Dee-Dee Bailey, Coronation Street)
Kia Pegg (Scarlett Kiernan, Doctors)
Aaron Thiara (Ravi Gulati, EastEnders)
William AshCaleb Miligan, Emmerdale
Anya Lawrence (Vicky Grant, Hollyoaks)
Best family
The Platts (Coronation Street)
The Millars (Doctors)
The Slaters (EastEnders)
The Dingles (Emmerdale)
The McQueens (Holyoaks)
Best On-Screen Partnership
David Neilson and Maureen Lipman (Roy Cropper and Evelyn Plummer, Coronation Street)
Chris Walker and Jan Pearson (Rob and Karen Hollins, doctors)
Jamie Borthwick and Danielle Harold (Jay Brown and Lola Pearce-Brown, EastEnders)
Mark Charnock and Dominic Brunt (Marlon Dingle and Paddy Dingle, Emmerdale)
Richard Blackwood and Jamie Lomas (Felix Westwood and Warren Fox, Hollyoaks)