The red carpet at the Bafta TV Awards in London was a vibrant spectacle on Sunday, as stars wholeheartedly embraced the 'dopamine dressing' trend, showcasing a dazzling array of fiery reds, sunshine yellows, and sparkling silvers. Celebrities opted for gowns in ruby, tangerine, and shimmering metallic hues, with halter-necks and flowing draped designs emerging as the standout silhouettes of the evening.
Stars in Bold Hues
Among those making bold fashion statements were Amanda Holden, Jodie Whittaker, and Rose Ayling-Ellis. Holden, accompanied by Alan Carr, both nominated for their series Amanda And Alan's Spanish Job, exuded quintessential high-end glamour. The 55-year-old wore a daring two-piece by Lebanese designer Basil Soda, featuring a beaded fringe bralette and a panelled satin and mesh skirt with a crystal-embroidered train. Carr, 49, the Celebrity Traitors champion, opted for a classic black double-breasted tuxedo.
While Holden chose cool metallics, fiery red emerged as one of the evening's dominant themes, with numerous stars embracing bold scarlet and ruby hues. Jodie Whittaker, nominated for leading actress in Toxic Town, wore a halter-neck, vibrant ruby gown by Solace London. The 43-year-old Doctor Who star accessorised with gold jewellery and pointed black pumps.
Comedian Roisin Conaty also embraced the red trend, wearing a bold Needle & Thread tulle off-the-shoulder dress, complemented by a red lip and Hollywood-style curls. American actress Rhea Seehorn, nominated for her role in Pluribus, opted for a striking V-neck bias-cut red gown with black bow detailing by Rodarte. Similarly, American actor Adam Scott, nominated for Severance, wore a ruby red double-breasted tuxedo with black loafers and a white pocket square.
Citrus and Sunshine Shades
Other stars chose bright citrus tones. Lucy Punch and Philippa Dunne, nominated for their roles in the BBC comedy Amandaland, both made striking choices. Punch represented British designer Stella McCartney in a tangerine orange maxi dress with a cut-out shoulder and sheer mesh panel, accessorised with clear acrylic bangles and a two-tone metallic clutch by Stone and Mason. Dunne wore a lime-green sequin midi-dress by Sister Jane from the Dream: The Garden Atelier collection, complete with white floral accents.
Rose Ayling-Ellis, nominated for her role in the BBC One thriller Reunion, chose a sunshine-yellow silk dress with a halter-neck and wing-caped detail. Lorraine Kelly and her daughter Rosie Smith opted for icy shades of silver and blue. The 66-year-old TV presenter wore a long-sleeved metallic gown by Ralph Lauren, while Smith wore a muted powder-blue strapless gown with a pleated skirt.
Monochromatic Exceptions
Not all stars followed the colourful trend. Aimee Lou Wood, nominated for leading actress in Film Club and supporting actress in White Lotus, was buckled into a black strapless gown with rosette ruching. Singer and Celebrity Traitors star Paloma Faith also opted for monochrome glamour in a fringed black gown with a dramatic headpiece.
BBC news correspondent Reeta Chakrabarti and EastEnders actress Pooja Shah embraced wintry tones in designs by Victoria Beckham. Chakrabarti wore a plum satin midi-dress with silver jewellery, while Shah stepped out in a long-sleeved dark teal maxi-dress with a twisted waist detail.
