Hundreds of the UK’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday 19th October 2026 for The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises. The event, hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, celebrates inspiring people from all walks of life, with heartfelt stories of resilience, celebrity surprises and magical moments that organisers say will “capture the nation’s hearts and imagination”.
Celebrity line-up at the 2026 awards
This year’s Pride of Britain Awards, broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX, will feature celebrities and public figures including Celia Imrie, Vernon Kay, Davina McCall, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Jerry Hall, Anna Friel, Layton Williams, Jesy Nelson, Philip Glenister, KSI, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, Jess Phillips MP, Kelly Cates, Kate Garraway, Lionesses Lucy Bronze and Mary Earps, Danny Jones, Junior and Princess Andre, Rob Rinder, Dame Kelly Holmes, Sue Johnston, Al Murray, Shirley Ballas and Richard Armitage. Olympic champions, award-winning actors and the nation’s favourite TV stars are also among the attendees.
Among the 19 pictures captured on the red carpet are Vernon Kay, Nick Knowles with Katie Dadzie, Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, Miriam Margolyes, Blue, Helen Flanagan, Alexis Warr with Shaun Wright Phillips, Junior and Princess Andre, Levi Roots, Frank Bruno, Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling, Perrie Sian, Davina McCall with Michael Douglas, Maddie Ingoldsby with Cach Mercer, Lethabo Monametsi, Ellie Goldstein, Kate Lawler, Christine McGuinness and Jack Grealish.
Hosts on the true stars of the night
Carol Vorderman said: “Presenting Pride of Britain is one of the greatest privileges of my life. No matter how many years I’ve been lucky enough to do it, I’m still completely humbled by our winners and their extraordinary stories. 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 added: “Every year I’m so inspired by our winners, who show incredible courage, kindness and strength, often at the toughest moments of their lives. Being able to celebrate them, hear their stories and give them the recognition they deserve is a real privilege. They’re the true stars of the night and I can’t wait for them all to have their winning moment!.”
When to watch the ceremony
The Awards will be televised on Thursday 22nd October on ITV1 and ITVX at 8pm. The event aims to shine a light on inspiring people from across the UK, with the ceremony packed with emotional moments and celebrity surprises.
