Friday, November 4, 2011

Cosmopolitan Woman of the year Awards

Woman of the hour! Pregnant Amanda Holden is the Ultimate Theatre Star at the Cosmopolitan Awards

By Holly Thomas

Last updated at 11:42 AM on 4th November 2011


It's never too early in the party season to don a bit of festive sparkle.

And Amanda Holden certainly didn't hold back in a brilliant gold ensemble for last night's Cosmopolitan Ultimate Woman Awards.

The 40-year-old presenter looked stunning in a fitted gold dress, making no secret of her growing baby bump.

And it certainly turned out to be a golden night for the actress, as she picked up the award for Ultimate Theatre Star.





Amanda Holden
Showing it off: Amanda Holden looked gorgeous in a gold dress which clung to her pregnancy curves at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards in London tonight
Doubly proud: Amanda Holden looked gorgeous in a gold dress as she showed off her Ultimate Theatre Star award at the Cosmopolitan Awards in London tonight and right, cradled her baby bump
Clinging to her curves: The 40-year-old's sparkling ensemble left little room to spare
Clinging to her curves: The glowing 40-year-old's sparkling ensemble highlighted her growing baby bump




Amanda looked gorgeous as she proudly showed off her award, accentuating her still-slim legs in a towering pair of gold heels.

Meanwhile Blondie singer Debbie Harry picked up the Award for Ultimate Icon, which was presented to her by fellow pop star Kylie Minogue.





Unfortunately Debbie appeared to have lost some of her iconic fashion sense, as she looked odd in a floor length black dress covered in lace, accessorised with long black gloves.

Kirstin Hallenga won the award for Ultimate Campaigner, while 21-year-old Scots rape victim Nicole Campbell was voted the Ultimate Survivor for her work running a sex abuse victim support charity.


Winners: Alexandra Burke stood with with Kirstin Hallenga, who was holding her award for Ultimate Campaigner, while Kylie Minogue accompanied Debbie Harry, who was voted Ultimate Icon
Winners: Alexandra Burke stood with with Kirstin Hallenga, who was holding her award for Ultimate Campaigner, while Kylie Minogue accompanied Debbie Harry, who was voted Ultimate Icon
Winners: Alexandra Burke stood with with Kirstin Hallenga, who was holding her award for Ultimate Campaigner, while Kylie Minogue presented Debbie Harry with her Ultimate Icon award

Cheering her on: Karren Brady and Reggie Yates smiled alongside Ultimate Survivor award winner Nicole Campbell in
Cheering her on: Karren Brady and Reggie Yates smiled alongside Ultimate Survivor award winner Nicole Campbell
Also on the red carpet for the Cosmopolitan event was X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos, in a one-shoulder red dress.
Though the one-sided sleeve looked a little bulky, which was slightly unflattering, the star looked great with her hair in a side bun.
She had an extra reason to smile tonight, as she paid a visit to the dentist earlier today and appears to have had her teeth whitened, with the result putting Simon Cowell's veneers to shame.
The N-Dubz singer was spied visiting a dental practice, and looked eager to flash her dazzling grin as she left the May Fair Hotel in London earlier this evening.

Lady in red: X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos chose a one-shoulder number with matching lipstick for a high-impact look
Lady in red: X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos chose a one-shoulder number with matching lipstick for a high-impact look
Keeping their distance? Feuding X Factor judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland posed separately


Showing solidarity: X Factor rivals Janet Devlin and Misha B put the competition aside as they smiled together
Showing solidarity: X Factor rivals Janet Devlin and Misha B put the competition aside for the event
She brought along her girl band, Little Mix, who turned up looking glamorous but were without their fourth member, Jesy Nelson.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock showed off her trim figure in a gold bandeau dress from online brand, Forever Unique, whereas Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirwall opted for monochrome combinations.
Also in attendance was her co-panelist Kelly Rowland- though the pair steered clear of each other on the red carpet.
Kelly appeared fully recovered from the throat infection which saw her miss last week's show, in a floor length hot pink dress.
The Destiny's Child star brought along her X Factor contestants Janet Devlin and Misha B.
Contrasting looks: Misha's structured black halterneck was very different to Janet's long patterned skirt
Contrasting looks: Misha's structured black halterneck was very different to Janet's long patterned skirt
Contrasting looks: Misha's structured black halterneck was very different to Janet's long patterned dress


On the red carpet: Now free from her temporary X Factor duty, Alexandra Burke made an appearance
On the red carpet: Now free from her temporary X Factor duty, Alexandra Burke made an appearance
On the red carpet: Now free from her temporary X Factor duty, Alexandra Burke made an appearance, as did last week's performer Cher Lloyd

And former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, who filled in for Kelly over the weekend, turned up in a stunning silk Ritva Westenius, halter neck-style gown, covered hand-beaded metallic paillettes and stones.

Meanwhile Fearne Cotton looked very slim indeed in a short white dress with lacy sleeves.

The presenter and designer showed off her slender legs, and exposed the star tattoo on her right foot.

Abbey Crouch showed up in a very strange turquoise dress with a cutaway section above the chest and heavy eyeliner.

Like Tulisa, Strictly star Holly Valance opted for a one-shoulder look, though she chose a floor-length black gown- complete with 'Come Dancing-style sequins.


Getting used to the glamour: X Factor contestants Little Mix showed up, though they were without fourth member Jesy Nelson
Getting used to the glamour: X Factor contestants Little Mix showed up, though they were without fourth member Jesy Nelson
Representing the boys: X Factor's Derry Mensah and Ashford Campbell of The Risk came along with Frankie Cocozza
Representing the boys: X Factor's Derry Mensah and Ashford Campbell of The Risk came along with Frankie Cocozza
Representing the boys: X Factor's Derry Mensah and Ashford Campbell of The Risk came along with Frankie Cocozza


Amanda appears to be relishing her pregnancy, looking radiant as she shows off her ever-expanding figure.

But while Amanda highlighted her growing figure in her tight dress tonight, she took to Twitter earlier this week to tell fans Chris has come up with a less than flattering nickname for her.

Tweeting a picture of the Mr Men's Mr Greedy, Amanda wrote: 'Chrispy says I am starting to look like this!


All smiles: Ever cheerful X Factor hopeful Marcus Collins grinned alongside rival Misha
All smiles: Ever cheerful X Factor hopeful Marcus Collins grinned alongside rival Misha

Making an appearance: Myleene Klass and Sophie Ellis-Bextor both looked gorgeous in very individual ensembles
Making an appearance: Myleene Klass and Sophie Ellis-Bextor both looked gorgeous in very individual ensembles
Making an appearance: Myleene Klass and Sophie Ellis-Bextor both looked gorgeous in very individual ensembles


Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda revealed in August that she and Chris were expecting again after tragically losing a baby boy last year.

The pair are already parents to five-year-old daughter Lexi.

And she has told how she is convinced this pregnancy will be positive.

She said: 'This time I just know everything is going to be fine.

'Even Chris, who usually says ‘I hope so’ when I ask for reassurance, now says “I know so”.’

Mixing it up: Shingai Shoniwa sported a very unusual look, mixing banana yellow with sky blue, and carrying a very large clutch
Mixing it up: Shingai Shoniwa sported a very unusual look, mixing banana yellow with sky blue, and carrying a very large clutch
Mixing it up: Shingai Shoniwa sported a very unusual look, mixing banana yellow with sky blue, and carrying a very large clutch


Er, Halloween is over now! Debbie Harry donned a scary black and lace gown teamed with long black gloves
Caroline Flack
Er, Halloween is over now! Debbie Harry donned a scary black and lace gown teamed with long black gloves- while Caroline Flack took a very different approach to black and white

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