Laura Whitmore Shines at BAFTA TV Pre-Party
Laura Whitmore, the 41-year-old TV presenter, recently made a striking appearance at the Sky BAFTA TV pre-party, where she showcased her growing baby bump. The event took place on Saturday at Broadwick Soho, and Laura was seen alongside her husband, Iain Stirling, who is known for his role as the narrator of Love Island.
Laura chose an elegant outfit that included a sheer gown, paired with a bandeau top and matching bottoms. She layered the purple asymmetric gown over her outfit, adding a touch of sophistication. Her look was completed with classic black stiletto heels and a metallic clutch bag, making her stand out among the attendees.
Iain Stirling opted for a tan suit, which he paired with a partially unbuttoned white shirt and smart shoes. The couple was joined by notable figures such as Matt Smith, Eddie Marsan, and Dani Dyer at the event, which occurred a day before the BAFTA TV Awards.
Laura shared the news of her pregnancy in February through an Instagram post, where she revealed she was expecting her second child. She posted a series of photos of her bump and wrote: “Instagram V Reality – Spoiler: It wasn’t just a big meal mama ate. She’s been cooking away! I’d like to thank stretchy pants and travel sick bags.”
The couple already has a daughter named Stevie Ré, who was born in March 2021. They are known for keeping their family life private and rarely sharing images of their daughter.
BAFTA Television Awards Overview
The BAFTA Television Awards will be hosted by Greg Davies and broadcast at 7pm on Sunday, May 10, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Nominations were announced in March, with Stephen Graham leading the way with 11 nominations for his drama, Adolescence, and seven for his Disney+ series, A Thousand Blows.
The series, created by actor Stephen and writer Jack Thorne, follows the story of British teenager Jamie Miller, who is found guilty of murdering a female classmate after being influenced by the manosphere online. Each episode is filmed in one continuous shot and has received praise for addressing topics such as online radicalisation and misogyny.
The series is up for Limited Drama and Leading Actor, including the Craft Awards. Stars such as Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, and Christine Tremarco are also up for awards.
Stephen will compete against Colin Firth, Matt Smith, and Taron Egerton in the Leading Actor category. Ashley will face his co-star Owen in the Supporting Actor category, alongside Paddy Considine, Rafael Mathe, Joshua McGuire, and Fehinti Balogun. Erin will be up against Aimee Lou Wood, co-star Christine, Chyna McQueen, Emilia Jones, and Rose Ayling-Ellis in the Leading Actress category, marking her first nomination in the category.
Nominations and Highlights
Netflix has a total of 29 nominations, but the BBC leads with 73 nominations in total, including five for The Celebrity Traitors. The show became the highest-rated on British TV last year, with host Claudia Winkleman up for a chance at winning the best Entertainment Programme award.
Prime Video’s Last One Laughing will compete against the all-stars version of the Traitors, with Bob Mortimer up for best Entertainment Performance. Before the ceremony, Fleur East and Roman Kemp will present live on the red carpet on BAFTA’s YouTube.
The Celebrity Traitors’ star Cat Burns will perform How To Be Human, while Norwegian singer-songwriter AURORA will perform Through the Eyes of a Child from BAFTA-nominated Netflix series Adolescence during the In Memoriam segment.
Honours and Recognition
The BAFTA Fellowship will be presented to Dame Mary Berry DBE, and Martin Lewis CBE will receive the BAFTA Television Special Award. Dame Mary Berry expressed her gratitude for the honour, stating: “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 and I thank all the generous professionals along the way who have given me guidance and support – and I am still learning. This amazing BAFTA Fellowship is the icing on the cake!”
