Zara McDermott & Laura Whitmore wow on red carpet as they’re seen for first time since Strictly bullying probe --[Reported by Umva mag]

EX-STRICTLY stars Zara McDermott and Laura Whitmore were seen for the first time since the BBC bullying probe at last night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards. TV presenter Laura wore a strapless, black Vivienne Westwood dress to the ceremony — and spoke out about the result of the investigation into dance pro Giovanni Pernice, whom she partnered on the 2016 series. GettyFormer Love Islander Zara McDermott wore a slender pink gown to last night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards[/caption] GoffLaura Whitmore wore a strapless, black Vivienne Westwood dress to the ceremony — and spoke out about the result of the investigation into dance pro Giovanni Pernice[/caption] APBridgerton’s Simone Ashley, who won the Gamechanging Actor award[/caption] The BBC apologised to Sherlock star Amanda Abbington, 50, on Monday following complaints she made against her dance partner Giovanni, her partner during last year’s series. It upheld some of the complaints made against him but cleared him of physical aggression towards the actress. Yesterday, Laura, 39, said: “I hope this helps people realise they should not be subjected to abusive behaviour in the workplace. “There’s so much more to this but, in black and white, there were complaints upheld and an apology made. “And the perpetrator no longer works for the channel.” Former Love Islander Zara wore a slender pink gown to the bash, after finding herself at the centre of the second scandal to hit Strictly. It was revealed in July she was kicked by her professional partner Graziano Di Prima, 30, during training. He was sacked by the BBC after documentary maker Zara complained and spoke to the investigation team looking into Amanda’s claims about Giovanni, 34. When asked about Strictly, Zara, 30, said last night: “I won’t be commenting.” Other stars at the ceremony at Raffles OWO Hotel in London, included actress Michelle Keegan and Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley, who won the Gamechanging Actor award. APPerrie Edwards looked fierce in a warrior-style dress[/caption] PAMichelle Keegan wowed in a blazer and see-through trousers[/caption] GettyPamela Anderson went with minimal makeup for a more natural look[/caption] They joined ex-Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, 57, who was honoured with The Impact Award, saying: “I feel more comfortable in my skin now than I probably have in the last 30 years.” TV host Myleene Klass wore a glittering blue gown while Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards caught the eye in a brown dress split to the hip. Inside the bash, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy Ring, awards host Katherine Ryan looked stunned as she won the Feminist Hero award for pushing for change. That included calling out comedian Russell Brand as a “sexual predator” — which he denies. Welcoming her to the stage, Glamour’s editor in chief Deborah Joseph praised the comedian, saying: “We love her for being as vocal offstage as on.” Katherine had earlier joked about the speeches she would be making and told The Sun: “I hope I don’t get cancelled.” Samsung’s Rising Star award went to British girl band Say Now, made up of London-born singers Ysabelle Salvanera, Amelia Onuorah, Madeleine Haynes. GettyMyleene Klass dazzled in a plunging gown[/caption] PAMollie King cradled her burgeoning baby bump[/caption] GettyJameela Jamil turned out in a very eye-catching design[/caption] APAJ Odudu will soon be back on screens for Big Brother[/caption] GettyAlex Scott looked devilish in this fiery red number[/caption] APKatherine Ryan looked stunned as she won the Feminist Hero award for pushing for change[/caption] HOME JOY FOR SCOTT EX-Lioness Alex Scott arrived at the awards ceremony with another life goal ticked off. The Football Focus host, 39, has just got the keys to a house with her girlfriend, singer Jess Glynne, whom she started dating last year. A friend said: “Alex and Jess couldn’t be happier — and this is an exciting new chapter for both of them.” Alongside a social media pic of Jess’s finger pointing to the house key, Alex wrote: “I’ve been having a ball.” PARTY WITH EXTRA FIZZ GUESTS got suitably sozzled at the awards bash, downing Laurent-Perrier champagne, Whispering Angel rosé and Seedlip gin cocktails. They tucked into Cornish seabass and South Downs lamb — although it might not have suited vegan Pamela Anderson, right. Then at the after-party, Volcan margaritas and Belvedere martinis were handed to celebs as they hit the dance floor.

Oct 4, 2024 - 17:50
Zara McDermott & Laura Whitmore wow on red carpet as they’re seen for first time since Strictly bullying probe --[Reported by Umva mag]

EX-STRICTLY stars Zara McDermott and Laura Whitmore were seen for the first time since the BBC bullying probe at last night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

TV presenter Laura wore a strapless, black Vivienne Westwood dress to the ceremony — and spoke out about the result of the investigation into dance pro Giovanni Pernice, whom she partnered on the 2016 series.

a woman in a pink dress stands in front of a sign that says glamour
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Former Love Islander Zara McDermott wore a slender pink gown to last night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards[/caption]
a woman in a black dress stands on a red carpet that says glamour
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Laura Whitmore wore a strapless, black Vivienne Westwood dress to the ceremony — and spoke out about the result of the investigation into dance pro Giovanni Pernice[/caption]
a woman in a yellow dress stands in front of a glamour sign
AP
Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley, who won the Gamechanging Actor award[/caption]

The BBC apologised to Sherlock star Amanda Abbington, 50, on Monday following complaints she made against her dance partner Giovanni, her partner during last year’s series.

It upheld some of the complaints made against him but cleared him of physical aggression towards the actress.

Yesterday, Laura, 39, said: “I hope this helps people realise they should not be subjected to abusive behaviour in the workplace.

“There’s so much more to this but, in black and white, there were complaints upheld and an apology made.

“And the perpetrator no longer works for the channel.”

Former Love Islander Zara wore a slender pink gown to the bash, after finding herself at the centre of the second scandal to hit Strictly. a poster for the glamour women of the year winners

It was revealed in July she was kicked by her professional partner Graziano Di Prima, 30, during training.

He was sacked by the BBC after documentary maker Zara complained and spoke to the investigation team looking into Amanda’s claims about Giovanni, 34.

When asked about Strictly, Zara, 30, said last night: “I won’t be commenting.”

Other stars at the ceremony at Raffles OWO Hotel in London, included actress Michelle Keegan and Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley, who won the Gamechanging Actor award.

a woman in a brown dress stands in front of a glamour sign
AP
Perrie Edwards looked fierce in a warrior-style dress[/caption]
a woman stands in front of a red carpet that says glamour
PA
Michelle Keegan wowed in a blazer and see-through trousers[/caption]
a woman in a black dress stands on a red carpet in front of a sign that says glamour
Getty
Pamela Anderson went with minimal makeup for a more natural look[/caption]

They joined ex-Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, 57, who was honoured with The Impact Award, saying: “I feel more comfortable in my skin now than I probably have in the last 30 years.”

TV host Myleene Klass wore a glittering blue gown while Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards caught the eye in a brown dress split to the hip.

Inside the bash, sponsored by Samsung Galaxy Ring, awards host Katherine Ryan looked stunned as she won the Feminist Hero award for pushing for change.

That included calling out comedian Russell Brand as a “sexual predator” — which he denies.

Welcoming her to the stage, Glamour’s editor in chief Deborah Joseph praised the comedian, saying: “We love her for being as vocal offstage as on.”

Katherine had earlier joked about the speeches she would be making and told The Sun: “I hope I don’t get cancelled.”

Samsung’s Rising Star award went to British girl band Say Now, made up of London-born singers Ysabelle Salvanera, Amelia Onuorah, Madeleine Haynes.

a woman in a blue dress stands in front of a glamour sign
Getty
Myleene Klass dazzled in a plunging gown[/caption]
a woman in a black dress stands in front of a wall that says glamour
PA
Mollie King cradled her burgeoning baby bump[/caption]
a woman stands on a red carpet at a glamour event
Getty
Jameela Jamil turned out in a very eye-catching design[/caption]
a woman in a strapless dress stands in front of a glamour sign
AP
AJ Odudu will soon be back on screens for Big Brother[/caption]
a woman in a red suit is standing in front of a wall that says glamour
Getty
Alex Scott looked devilish in this fiery red number[/caption]
a woman in a strapless dress stands in front of a glamour backdrop
AP
Katherine Ryan looked stunned as she won the Feminist Hero award for pushing for change[/caption]

HOME JOY FOR SCOTT

EX-Lioness Alex Scott arrived at the awards ceremony with another life goal ticked off.

The Football Focus host, 39, has just got the keys to a house with her girlfriend, singer Jess Glynne, whom she started dating last year.

A friend said: “Alex and Jess couldn’t be happier — and this is an exciting new chapter for both of them.”

Alongside a social media pic of Jess’s finger pointing to the house key, Alex wrote: “I’ve been having a ball.”

PARTY WITH EXTRA FIZZ

GUESTS got suitably sozzled at the awards bash, downing Laurent-Perrier champagne, Whispering Angel rosé and Seedlip gin cocktails.

They tucked into Cornish seabass and South Downs lamb — although it might not have suited vegan Pamela Anderson, right.

Then at the after-party, Volcan margaritas and Belvedere martinis were handed to celebs as they hit the dance floor.






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