Chloe Kelly commanded attention as she left the British Vogue and Netflix party at Dovetale in 1 Hotel Mayfair, London, on Thursday evening. The 28-year-old professional footballer wore a daring sheer black gown with lace panels, leaving little to the imagination. She styled her blonde hair in an elegant updo and chose subtle makeup, keeping accessories minimal to let her showstopping dress shine.
Star-Studded Guest List
The party celebrated talent ahead of the TV BAFTAs, scheduled for Sunday evening at the Royal Festival Hall. Among the attendees were BAFTA nominees Lucy Punch, Jodie Whittaker, and Rose Ayling-Ellis. Katherine Ryan, Tom Daley, and Alex Scott were also seen leaving the venue after a night of festivities.
Lucy Punch Shines
Inside, Lucy Punch dazzled in a gold skirt and black cape, posing for photos after receiving critical acclaim for the second series of Amandaland. The show is nominated for four awards, including Best Scripted Comedy, and dominates the Actress in a Comedy category with three nominations for Lucy, Philippa Dunne, and Jennifer Saunders. Critics have called the series "a triumph," "defiantly daft," and "the BBC's best sitcom by a mile."
Other Notable Attendees
Jodie Whittaker, 43, nominated for Leading Actress for Toxic Town, wore a stylish black buttoned dress. Rose Ayling-Ellis, 31, looked lovely in a floral number and is nominated in the Supporting Actress category for Reunion. Katherine Ryan, 42, opted for a silk champagne dress with lace detailing and peep-toe heels. Irish actress Lisa Dwan, 48, known for Top Boy and Mobland, showcased a bronzed tan in a strapless black cut-out dress. Louis Theroux, Niamh McCormack, and Celia Imrie also walked the red carpet.
BAFTA Television Awards
The ceremony will be hosted by Greg Davies and broadcast at 7pm on Sunday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Stephen Graham leads with 11 nominations for Adolescence and seven for A Thousand Blows. Adolescence, filmed in one continuous shot per episode, addresses online radicalisation and misogyny. It is nominated for Limited Drama and Leading Actor. Stephen Graham will compete against Colin Firth, Matt Smith, and Taron Egerton in the Leading Actor category. Ashley Walters faces co-star Owen Cooper in the Supporting Actor category, alongside Paddy Considine and others. Erin Doherty is nominated for Leading Actress for the first time.
Network and Nominations
Netflix has 29 nominations, but the BBC leads with 73, including five for The Celebrity Traitors. The show was the highest-rated on British TV last year, with host Claudia Winkleman nominated for Best Entertainment Programme. Prime Video's Last One Laughing competes against The Traitors all-stars, with Bob Mortimer up for Best Entertainment Performance. Before the ceremony, Fleur East and Roman Kemp will present live on the red carpet via BAFTA's YouTube. Cat Burns will perform "How To Be Human," and AURORA will perform "Through the Eyes of a Child" for the In Memoriam segment.
Special Awards
The BAFTA Fellowship will be presented to Dame Mary Berry DBE. Martin Lewis CBE will receive the BAFTA Television Special Award. Dame Mary said, "I couldn't believe it was true, what a huge honour to be presented with the BAFTA Fellowship. For over 50 years, I have enjoyed every moment of teaching my passion on television... This amazing BAFTA Fellowship is the icing on the cake!"
