Sheridan Smith at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards + Sair Khan, Tisha Merry, Keeley Hawes, Claudia Winkleman and Jodie Whittaker

Sheridan Smith keeps new tattoo firmly under wraps as she arrives at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in plunging black gown  

By JOANNA CRAWLEY FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 19:54, 17 March 2015 | UPDATED: 22:24, 17 March 2015

She took a committed step forward in her relationship with Hollyoaks actor Greg Wood this week by getting a sentimental tattoo.

But Sheridan Smith kept her new ink hidden from view on the red carpet at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in London on Tuesday night.

The 33-year-old actress looked stunning in a plunging black gown as she arrived at the awards, where she is nominated for the Female Actor prize.

Belle of the ball: Sheridan Smith arrived at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in a plunging, glittering gown

Sheridan walked the glittering blue carpet at the at the Grosvenor House Hotel in a shimmering floor-length dress.

The statement number featured a sheer front panel which showed off the actress' curves, but not her new tattoo.

With her short blonde hair slicked back and some dark smouldering eye make-up, Sheridan looked ready for a night of mingling with the best of British television talent at the annual awards.

Check out the curves: The Cilla star kept her new tattoo hidden but did show off her stunning figure in the form-fitting gown

The actress is competing against Georgina Campbell for Murdered By My Boyfriend and Sarah Lancashire for Happy Valley in the Female Actor category, thanks to her critically acclaimed lead role in ITV's drama Cilla.

As well as her booming acting career, Sheridan has been keeping busy with her new romance.

The star was spotted at a tattoo parlor recently with her actor boyfriend Greg, where they proved their commitment to each other by getting matching ink.  

Greg and Sheridan designed their own 'All In' pair of aces, which Sheridan had inked on her ribs, while Greg went for pride of place on his upper arm.

Hoping for a win: Sheridan gave a big thumbs up as she headed inside the Grosvenor House Hotel to find out if she'll add another gong to her collection

New ink: Sheridan got a new tattoo dedicated to boyfriend Greg Wood last week but kept it under wraps at the RTS Programme Awards

For BAFTA and NTA winning actress Sheridan, she had the poignant words 'Gregory's Girl' written above a card in the suit of hearts.

Greg - who is currently going through a divorce- had 'My Sheri Amour' tattooed on his shoulder, a sign that they both see a long future in their current relationship.

The pair were first seen together at Liverpool’s Smugglers Cove restaurant on January 15, after apparently striking up a bond during an exchange of flirty Twitter messages in November 2014.

Purple reign: Pregnant Jodie Whittaker looked pretty in plum as she showed off her growing baby bump on the blue carpet

Simplicity: Claudia Winkleman kept things low-key in black trousers and some pink heels

A night off from Albert Square: Laurie Brett and Adam Woodyatt arrived at the RTS Programme Awards together

TV queen: Keeley Hawes looked chic in her black gown which featured a racy lace front

The next week, they raised eyebrows when he helped her celebrate her Best Drama Performance accolade at The National Television Awards in London.

There was no sign of Greg at the RTS Programme Awards though, with Sheridan walking the sparkly carpet solo.

Also spotted arriving for the big night in the TV calendar was Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker, who showed off her growing baby bump in a figure hugging purple dress.

EastEnders actors Adam Woodyatt and Laurie Brett arrived together, while Keeley Hawes gave Sheridan a run for her money in her own revealing black gown.

Suited and booted: Johnny Vegas and Russell Tovey looked dapper for the star-studded ceremony 

Colourful: Grayson Perry clashed prints and colours in a typically outlandish dress

Work it: This is England star Vicky McClure stuck to black while The Tudors star Annabelle Wallis brightened things up in red 

Rev scrubs up: Tom Hollander looked suave in his bow tie as he arrived for a night of gong-giving

All that glitters: Corries' Tisha Merry and Holby's Amanda Mealing matched the sparkly blue carpet in their shimmering dresses

From the Street to the blue carpet: Coronation Street star Sair Khan went for a simple LBD 

Here for the laughs: Leigh Francis was all smiles as he arrived in a long-line black tux jacket 

Suit up: Gary Linekar was outdone by a dapper Bear Grylls 

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Katherine Jenkins celebrates finishing the London Marathon in memory of her late father

She did it! Katherine Jenkins celebrates finishing the London Marathon in memory of her late father

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

PUBLISHED: 10:48, 21 April 2013 | UPDATED: 17:55, 21 April 2013

She stood at the start line in flawless make-up and some delicate pearl earrings - ready to run 26.2 miles in memory of her late father.

And Katherine Jenkins was undoubtedly proud of herself as she completed the London Marathon in five hours twenty-six minutes, crossing the finish line with her hand over her heart - a silent tribute to those who had lost their lives in the Boston Bombings.

The Welsh singer was running in memory of her father Selwyn, who died when she was 15 after losing a battle with lung cancer - she revealed she had raised more than £22,000 for Macmillan.

Respectful: Katherine Jenkins pays her respects to the victims of the Boston bombings as she accepts her medal for completing the London Marathon with her hand on her heart

Katherine said she was running in memory of her father and to show solidarity to people affected by the bombings in the US.

'Like everyone else, it was just so devastating to see that on the news,' she said.

'But I think we all feel more than ever that we want to do this and show our support for Boston.'

Victory: Katherine looked thrilled to have crossed the finish line after pounding the pavements

Proud: Katherine was among 36,000 who attempted the marathon

After finishing the race Katherine posted a celebratory tweet: 'We did it! Amazing support from the crowds - couldn't have done it without you! And well over 20k raised for Mac!'

The 32-year-old, who like many of the 36,000 runners wore a black ribbon in a show of solidarity to those affected by the terror strikes at the finish of the Boston Marathon last Monday, looked thrilled to be at the finish line.

She said: 'I wanted to run it in support of Macmillan. My father passed away from cancer when I was 15 and the Macmillan nurses came and they were wonderful.'

Nervous but excited! Katherine Jenkins gets ready to run 26.2 miles in memory of her late father

For dad: Katherine is running for her late father who died when she was 15 after losing his battle with lung cancer

Ready to run! Katherine stretches before she joins the 35,000 other runners for the London Marathon 

She added: 'I really don’t think of myself as an athletic person at all.

'I never in a million years thought I would do this. I’m glad that I am, but I am nervous.'Katherine posed up before the race wearing minimal make-up and a black ribbon in memory of the victims of the Boston Bombings.

Other celebrities running included Amy Childs, Nikki Sanderson and Sophie Anderton.

In memory: Katherine is running the marathon to raise money for Macmillan, in memory of her late father Selwyn who lost his battle with lung cancer when she was just a teenager

Refreshed: Katherine takes it easy for the first half of the marathon 

'For dad': The 32-year-old singer posted a picture of her running shirt, which has a picture of her father printed on the front

Amy had her boyfriend David Peters by her side as she made it round the course in 5 hours 47 minutes.

The former The Only Way Is Essex star, said she was determined to not to be put off by the explosions and wanted to raise money for their charities.

Amy, 22, who is running for the British Heart Foundation, said: 'Everything that happened in Boston has made me even more determined to run.'

They're all winners! Harry Judd and newsreader Sophie Raworth cross the finish line 

Ready to go: Amy Childs is running for British heart Foundation

Determined: Amy Childs said events in Boston had more even more focused on running today 

Hollyoaks actress, Nikki impressively finished the race in 4 hours 2 minutes, a time Sophie was hoping to achieve, however her result came up as 6 hours 52 minutes.

The former lingerie model first ran the London Marathon in 2006, but her training lasted for just three weeks, and she completed the race in four hours forty-five minutes.

Harry Judd proved a winner yet again, getting one of the best celebrity running times of 3 hours 31 minutes, while Sophie Raworth stormed the 26.1 miles in 3 hours 44 minutes.

Come on Childs: Amy gets some motivational words from a fellow runner

Loving support: The reality TV star's boyfriend David Peters was there to spur his girl on

Take a break: Amy has a breather part-way round the course

Amanda Mealing, 45, best known for playing Connie Beauchamp in Holby City, said: 'The fact that the event is going ahead after what happened in Boston is testament to the spirit of everyone involved with the marathon.

'It attracts such a diverse mix of professional athletes and regular people that it really symbolises the belief that you just have to keep going.'

She is running for Breast Cancer Care after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 and completed the race in 4 hours 57 minutes.

Dozens of other celebrities taking part in the London race have pledged to wear black ribbons and observe the period of silence before the start in memory of the Boston Marathon bomb victims.

Raring to go: Amanda Mealing, best known for playing Connie in Holby City was prepared for the 26.2 mile marathon

Record breaker: Sophie Anderton wants to beat her four hours and forty-five minute record 

Go girl! Nikki Sanderson shows off her guns at the starting line

Five stars for effort! Michel Roux and  Andrew Strauss get ready to embark on the run 

BBC Breakfast sports presenter Mike Bushell, who has run the London Marathon several times, added: 'The feeling you get from the London crowd is amazing. It's like being part of the biggest team in the world.'

On Friday night Katherine rounded off her UK tour with a performance at London's 02 arena. 

Following the performance the blonde beauty did let her hair down attending the after-show party, although it's unlikely she indulged in alcohol ahead of her big race.

After her performance Katherine tweeted: 'ThankU London - U were awesome! A great last nite.Now for some end of tour partying...'

Labouring on! Ed Balls MP completed the marathon in just over five hours

On your mark! Katherine leads the back with Sophie Anderton

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