Inside Soap Awards: Jennifer Metcalfe, Lacey Turner and Chelsee Healey
Inside Soap Awards 2022: Jennifer Metcalfe, Lacey Turner and Chelsee Healey lead the red carpet glamour as EastEnders and Emmerdale sweep the board at star-studded annual ceremony
- BBC soap EastEnders was the big winner at this year’s first non-virtual Inside Soap awards in two years
- Lacey Turner scooped the main award of the night as she was named All-Time Icon by voters
- Trophies were presented in 16 categories at a star-studded event in London’s 100 Wardour Street
- EastEnders also took the Best Soap trophy, along with Best Actress for Gillian Wright (Jean Slater)
If a north-south divide really does exist, it was well in evidence on Monday as the Yorkshire based Emmerdale battled cockney soap EastEnders for the lion’s share of accolades at the 2022 Inside Soap Awards.
Leading the glamour at London’s 100 Wardour Street, Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe ensured she claimed her own share of the spotlight despite being absent from this year’s list of winners.
The actress, 39, joined a host of her soap cohorts including Lacey Turner, who picked up the All Time Icon Award, and Chelsee Healey, who was nominated in the Best Comedy performance category.
Game on! If a north-south divide really does exist, it was well in evidence on Monday evening as the Yorkshire based Emmerdale battled cockney soap EastEnders for the lion’s share of accolades at the 2022 Inside Soap Awards
Jen – best known for her role as feisty Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 show – commanded attention in a form-fitting green dress with a daring thigh-high split as she greeted onlookers inside the exclusive Soho venue.
The Bradford native styled her look with a series of green accessories – including a belt and bag – as well as a pair of netted £730 Bottega heels, while styling her hair in a chic plait.
Meanwhile, soap vet Lacey, 35, opted for understated glamour in a black velvet suit, which included a single-breasted jacket with satin lapels and matching trousers.
Green with envy! The actress, 39 – best known for her role as feisty Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 show – commanded attention in a form-fitting green dress
Velvet sensation: Meanwhile, soap vet Lacey, 35, opted for understated glamour in a black velvet suit, which included a single-breasted jacket with satin lapels and matching trousers
Sexy: The Our Girl actress styled the look with a black lace camisole and styled her brunette locks in a bouncy blown out style with a radiant coat of make-up in natural tones
Glowing: The soap star wore her highlighted locks in a loose, style sleek and opted for a flawless pallet of make-up in bronze tones to set off her natural beauty
A natural! Chelsee worked all her angles as she posed for photographers on the red carpet
The Our Girl actress styled the look with a black lace camisole and styled her brunette locks in a bouncy blown out style with a radiant coat of make-up in natural tones.
Hollyoaks actress Chelsee looked equally glamorous in a Gothic-inspired sheer dress, which best displayed her incredible figure with its form-fitting style.
The see-through fabric revealed a lace bodice underneath, as Chelsee, 34, cheekily turned to flash a look at her backless dress.
The soap star wore her highlighted locks in a loose, style sleek and opted for a flawless pallet of make-up in bronze tones to set off her natural beauty.
Here come the (Hollyoaks) girls! Jen and Chelsee were later spotted outside the event together
Beaming: Jennifer was the belle of the ball as she made her way into the event
Out on the town! Jemma Donovan, who is the daughter of Jason Donovan and is joining Hollyoaks after previously starring in Neighbours, looked sensational wearing a red dress and strappy heels
Rosy glow: Jemma looked amazing as she sported a blonde blow dry and a natural pallet of make-up
Edgy! Kimberly Hart-Simpson rocked a cool Adidas suit with fringe detailing
Bold: Danielle Harold, Jacinta Stapleton, Victoria Ekanoye all opted for striking ensembles at the bash
EastEnders cast: Balvinder Sopal, Heather Peace, Matthew Morrison, Lorraine Stanley, Shiv Jalota, Milly Zero, Gurlaine Kaur Garcha, Jamie Borthwick, Clair Norris, Ross Boatman and James Farrar
emma Donovan, who is the daughter of Jason Donovan and stars in Hollyoaks, looked sensational wearing a red dress and strappy heels.
Also in attendance was Corrie actress Elle Mulvaney, who plays Tracey Barlow’s daughter Amy in the long-running soap, as she turned out to show support for the show.
Elle, 20, put on a very leggy display in a figure-hugging black dress which featured a daring slit up the leg, teamed with a pair of towering heels.
The battle between EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks has once again been reignited at this year’s Inside Soap Awards.
But it was soap stalwarts EastEnders and Emmerdale who snuck ahead in the rankings.
Lady in red! Award winner Jacinta Stapleton looked amazing in a form-fitting red dress with a risque neckline
Perfect in pastel! Milly Zero opted for pretty pale blue tone as she took to the red carpet
Stand out look: Eva O’Hara, who plays Hollyoaks’ Verity Hutchinson, rocked a striped orange and yellow suit
Elegance: Paige Sandhu, Anna Passey and Heather Peace all opted for chic black ensembles
Congrats! Jemma held up the Best Daytime Soap for Hollyoaks
EastEnders was the big winner at this year’s first non-virtual Inside Soap awards in two years.
Trophies were presented in 16 categories at a star-studded event after the ceremony was held virtually since 2020 amid the pandemic.
Fans were invited to vote for any actor, from any show, as their ‘greatest soap star of all time’.
With more than 90,000 votes cast, EastEnders’ Lacey – who plays Stacey S – was presented with a gold trophy event to celebrate her status as All-Time Icon.
EastEnders also took the Best Soap trophy, along with Best Actress for Gillian Wright, for her portrayal of Jean Slater.
Leggy! Also in attendance was Elle Mulvaney who was sporting a very daring black thigh-high split dress
Jean’s trip to Southend while in the grip of her bipolar disorder won Best Showstopper – the award given to a significant episode, while the BBC soap’s Heather Peace (who plays Eve Unwin) was named Best Newcomer.
Inside Soap editor Gary Gillatt said: ‘As a six-time winner of our Best Actress prize, it’s perhaps no surprise that Lacey takes home our All-Time Icon award.
Ever since her EastEnders debut in 2004, Lacey’s heartfelt performance as Stacey Slater – taking her from troubled teenager to lion-hearted young mum – has touched soap fans everywhere. Long may it continue!’
Emmerdale – which celebrated its 50th birthday this week – also had a wave of success.
Fashionable: Emmerdale star Sally Dexter and EastEnders actress Clair Norris were among the arrivals
Arrivals: (L-R) Gurlaine Kaur, Sally and Eva all smouldered in front of the cameras at the bash
Red carpet: Jean Slater actress Gillian Wright looked amazing in a pretty black dress with a semi-sheer cover
Mark Charnock was awarded Best Actor for his portrayal of Marlon Dingle’s fight back from a debilitating stroke, which was also named Best Storyline.
Marlon’s relationship with Rhona Dingle was celebrated as Best Romance.
Meanwhile, Paige Sandhu is ‘Best Villain’ for the second year, for her performance as Emmerdale serial killer Meena Jutla.
Coronation Street’s popular Maureen Lipman was again awarded Best Comic Performance for her role as the acid-tongued Evelyn Plummer, while
Party time! (L-R) Louise Jameson, Lorraine Stanley and Maureen Lipman all opted for jazzy ensembles on the night
Smashed it! Isabella Flanagan (Hope Stape) won Best Young Performance, beating her real-life older sister – three-time winner Amelia Flanagan, Emmerdale’s April Windsor – to the prize
Lads! Kieron Richardson, Joe-Warren Plant and Matthew James Bailey all looked serious dapper during the evening
Smart: Jack James Ryan and Paddy Bever also donned their best ensembles for the night out
Isabella Flanagan (Hope Stape) won Best Young Performance, beating her real-life older sister – three-time winner Amelia Flanagan, Emmerdale’s April Windsor – to the prize.
Hollyoaks’ Anna Passey and Kieron Richardson were named Best Double Act thanks to the team-up of their long-running characters Sienna Blake and Ste Hay.
Australian soap Neighbours – which screened its final episode in July – was commemorated as ‘Best Daytime Soap’, while star Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson) was named Best Daytime Star.
The first issue of Inside Soap was published in October 1992, with EastEnders’ Sharon and Grant Mitchell as cover stars, with the Inside
Soap Awards 2022 celebrating 30 years of the magazine.
What a duo! Anna Passey and Kieron Richardson held up their Best Double Act awards
Glam: Jennifer looked just as glamorous as when she arrived when she made her exit
Holding hands: Chelsee held onto a female pal as she made her way out of the ceremony
Still smiling! Milly Zero beamed as she left the night out following a successful night for EastEnders
Home time! Lacey was seen leaving the venue with a security guard
Delighted! Lacey was delighted as she left the venue holding her gong
Fashion: Kimberly showcased her style as she left the event in an Adidas tracksuit
Wow! Danielle Harold looked incredible in an LBD as she left the event with her friends
Gift bags! Rosie Marcel and Mark Charnock ensured they left toting swag bag
INSIDE SOAP AWARDS 2022: WINNERS
Best Actress
Sally Carman (Abi Webster, Coronation Street)
WINNER: Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders)
Sally Dexter (Faith Dingle, Emmerdale)
Harvey Virdi (Misbah Maalik, Hollyoaks)
Best Actor
David Neilson (Roy Cropper, Coronation Street)
Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell, EastEnders)
WINNER: Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle, Emmerdale)
Gregory Finnegan (James Nightingale, Hollyoaks)
Best Newcomer
Paddy Bever (Max Turner, Coronation Street)
WINNER: Heather Peace (Eve Unwin, EastEnders)
Louise Jameson (Mary Goskirk, Emmerdale)
Matthew James-Bailey (Ethan Williams, Hollyoaks)
Best Villain
Maximus Evans (Corey Brent, Coronation Street)
Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher, EastEnders)
WINNER: Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla, Emmerdale)
Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox, Hollyoaks)
Best Comic Performance
WINNER: Maureen Lipman (Evelyn Plummer, Coronation Street)
Tameka Empson (Kim Fox, EastEnders)
Dominic Brunt (Paddy Dingle, Emmerdale)
Chelsee Healey (Goldie McQueen, Hollyoaks)
Best double act
David Neilson & Mollie Gallagher (Roy Cropper & Nina Lucas, Coronation Street)
Gillian Wright & Lacey Turner (Jean & Stacey Slater, EastEnders)
Dominic Brunt & Mark Charnock (Paddy & Marlon Dingle, Emmerdale)
WINNER: Anna Passey & Kieron Richardson (Sienna Blake & Ste Hay, Hollyoaks)
Inside Soap All-Time Icon
WINNER: Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater, EastEnders)
Best Young performer
WINNER: Isabella Flanagan (Hope Stape, Coronation Street)
Lillia Turner (Lily Slater, EastEnders)
Amelia Flanagan (April Windsor, Emmerdale)
Jayden Fox (Bobby Costello, Hollyoaks)
Best family
WINNER: The Platts (Coronation Street)
The Slaters (EastEnders)
The Dingles (Emmerdale)
The McQueens (Hollyoaks)
Best storyline
Abi’s battle for baby Alfie (Coronation Street)
Jean’s bipolar disorder (EastEnders)
WINNER: Marlon’s stroke (Emmerdale)
Misbah’s historic rape (Hollyoaks)
Best Romance
Sally Dynevor & Joe Duttine (Sally & Tim Metcalfe, Coronation Street)
Lacey Turner & Jaz Deol (Stacey Slater & Kheerat Panesar, EastEnders)
WINNER: Zoe Henry & Mark Charnock (Rhona Goskirk & Marlon Dingle, Emmerdale)
Jessica Fox & Ashley Taylor Dawson (Nancy & Darren Osborne, Hollyoaks)
Best Showstopper
Sinkhole horror/Johnny drowns (Coronation Street)
WINNER: Jean in Southend (EastEnders)
Marlon’s stroke (Emmerdale)
Luke’s death in Mallorca (Hollyoaks)
Best Drama star
Elinor Lawless (Stevie Nash, Casualty)
Jason Durr (David Hide, Casualty)
Alex Walkinshaw (Adrian ‘Fletch’ Fletcher, Holby City)
WINNER: Rosie Marcel (Jac Naylor, Holby City)
Best Daytime Star
Sarah Moyle (Valerie Pitman, Doctors)
Emily Symons (Marilyn Chambers, Home and Away)
Ben Turland (Hendrix Greyson, Neighbours)
WINNER: Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson, Neighbours)
Best Daytime Soap
Doctors
Home and Away
WINNER: Neighbours
Best Soap
Coronation Street
WINNER: EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
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