Bringing sexy back: Katherine Jenkins dazzles as she drapes her curves in silky backless midnight blue dress at BAFTA TV Awards
She has sold millions of records with her powerhouse vocals.
But Katherine Jenkins proved she could also hit the right note in the style stakes as she showcased her figure in a sensational midnight blue gown at the BAFTA TV Awards in London.
The 35-year-old stood out from the crowd in the elegant floor-length frock, which skimmed her enviable curves in all the right places.
Knockout number: Katherine Jenkins dazzled in a floor-length midnight blue gown on the BAFTA red carpet
Blue-eyed beauty: The colour of the backless dress highlighted the singer's glittering eyes
Making sure to show off the sexy backless cut of her dress, the Welsh singer spent time perfecting her over-the-shoulder pose before heading into the Royal Festival Hall for the ceremony.
The cinched-in waist and sexy cowl neck added to the low-key glamour of the ensemble.
Katherine kept her accessories minimal, teaming the ensemble with a simple pair of drop earrings that sparkled in the spring sunshine.
She was also spotted holding a dark blue clutch as she stepped out of the car, but appeared to leave it with one of her team as she posed on the red carpet.
Her voluminous blonde locks were tied up in a relaxed low up-do, with a few wispy strands of hair adding to the softness of her look.
Meanwhile, once they stepped into the iconic Thames-based venue, it was all about the stars of the British TV world as they were put forth for a prestigious BAFTA gong.
BAFTA nominees Idris Elba and Mark Rylance will be among the actors hoping to take home a mask statuette at the British Academy Television Awards.
Relaxed glamour: The 35-year-old showed off her enviable figures in the silky floor-length gown
Elegant: A sultry over-the-shoulder pose allowed Katherine to show off the sexy backless cut of her dress
Exquisite: The singer looked radiant in the spring sunshine as she showed off her backless dress to the cameras
The award-winning stars will go head-to-head in the leading actor category for their work in Luther and Wolf Hall respectively.
They have already been nominated for Golden Globe and SAG Awards for their performances in the dramas, with Elba triumphing at the SAGs.
The BBC's historical drama Wolf Hall, an adaptation of Hilary Mantel's hit novel, leads this year's nominations with a total of four nods.
Peter Kay's Car Share and This Is England '90 picked up three nominations each.
Understated: Katherine Jenkins completed her look with a simple bangle, ring and sparkly earrings
The big reveal: Katherine's low-key cowl neck dress was given a dramatic touch with the cut-away back
Radiant: The classical-crossover singer looked resplendent in her gown, which boasted a silky train
The Great British Bake Off, which sees amateur bakers face off in a series of challenges, received its fifth consecutive nomination. It is nominated in the features category, which it won in 2012 and 2013.
Singer Adele will be competing for her first BAFTA for best entertainment programme for her TV special Adele At The BBC.
The programme, which saw her in conversation with Graham Norton about her career and comeback, is nominated alongside Britain's Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing and the TFI Friday anniversary special.
Million dollar smile: Beaming at the cameras, Katherine Jenkins looked relaxed as she posed on the red carpet
Picture perfect: Posing with her hand on her hip, Katherine made sure to showcase her figure for the cameras
Making a statement: The songstress waved to the cameras as she headed into the Royal Festival Hall
Sir Lenny Henry will be honoured at the ceremony when he is presented with a special award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to television.
The British stand-up comedian, actor and writer, who is best known for his work on Comic Relief and as a presenter of TV programmes including The Magicians, The Lenny Henry Show and Three Of A Kind will take home the Alan Clarke Award.
Sir Lenny has previously received two Bafta nominations for The Lenny Henry Show and has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards in 2003.
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