The 2026 Pride of Britain Awards brought a host of television and entertainment figures to London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday night, while recognising people celebrated for bravery, charity work and extraordinary personal achievement.
Carol Vorderman led the arrivals in a glittering black, off-the-shoulder gown, unveiling a darker hair colour as she returned to host the ceremony alongside Diversity star Ashley Banjo.
The annual event celebrates everyday heroes, with this year’s winners chosen by the Pride of Britain judging panel from a shortlist created following public nominations.
Among the high-profile guests, Olivia Attwood wore a silk red-and-black halterneck dress, while documentary-maker Zara McDermott opted for a strapless black gown accessorised with a statement silver necklace.
This Morning presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard posed together on the red carpet, with Deeley wearing a sheer nude dress. Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan chose a strapless black gown, while Charlotte Crosby arrived in a sweeping pink dress.
Davina McCall combined a nude corset-style top with a flowing black skirt, and former Made In Chelsea star Ashley James channelled old Hollywood glamour in a silk red dress.
Princess Andre and her brother Junior were also among the arrivals, with Princess Andre wearing a sparkling red gown. Other guests included Dani Dyer, Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks, Vernon Kay, Vicky Pattison, Amy Dowden, Katie Piper and Susanna Reid.
Love Islanders Samie Elishi and Tyrique Hyde attended just hours after announcing that they are expecting their first child together. Footballer Jack Grealish, Miriam Margolyes, Nathalie Emmanuel and McFly’s Danny Jones were also among those at the ceremony.
The red carpet event will be shown on television on Thursday at 8pm, with Carol and Ashley returning to present together after Banjo made his debut as co-host in 2021.
2026 Pride of Britain Awards winners
Andrew Franks received the Outstanding Bravery award after intervening during the 2025 terror attack at a Manchester synagogue. The volunteer security guard bought vital time for members of the congregation to barricade themselves behind the doors when Jihad Al-Shamie launched the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue.
The Lifetime Achievement award went to heart surgeon Asif Hasan, who has saved hundreds of critically ill children.
Brandon Hulcoop, a young blind man who set up his own business making accessible products for visually impaired people, received the King’s Trust Young Achiever award.
Elaine Oakey was honoured with the P&O Cruises Inspiration Award for spending more than a decade helping young amputees through football. Her work was inspired by her son Jamie, 23, who was born without a foot and missing the lower part of his right leg.
Gregor Corse won the Good Morning Britain Young Fundraiser of the Year award after raising £80,000 for charity through walking challenges despite having a neurological condition.
Gregor said: “Doing my walking is making me so happy to raise money for charity and I love all the awesome messages from people.”
Carol Vorderman said presenting the ceremony remained “one of the greatest privileges” of her life, adding that she was “completely humbled” by the winners and their stories.
She said: “They’ve shown incredible courage, kindness and determination, often in circumstances most of us can barely imagine.”
“This night belongs to them. We might have the famous faces, the glamour and the big celebration, but our winners are the real stars, and giving them the recognition and the night they deserve is what Pride of Britain is all about.”
Ashley Banjo said he was inspired each year by the winners and described celebrating their stories and achievements as “a real privilege”.
