They salute you! Helen Flanagan honours British Troops in a plunging black gown at Military Awards
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Fresh from the jungle Helen Flanagan was on hand in a plunging black gown to honour British Troops.
Philip Schofield and Amanda Holden were hosting the annual event established to honour 'the bravest of the brave'.
The jungle princess, 22, gave her own salute to our boys in a square necked plunging black gown with lashings of pink lipstick and a classy string of pearls.
She salutes you! Helen Flanagan does her bit for the troops at The Sun Military Awards in a plunging gown
Her blonde hair was pulled back in a tight bun as her deep tan from her time in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here shone.
With her nude shoes and bag Helen looked at ease on the red carpet with her deep tan, far from her anxiety in the jungle.
Also known as The Millies or the Night of Heroes. Patron The Prince Of Wales usually attends. Judges include Jeremy Clarkson, Frank Lampard, Mark Cavendish, Andy McNab and Myleene Klass. Royals and others also graced the red carpet.
From demure to corset: Helen's outfit may have appeared relatively conservative from the front but at the back it was a different story
Here comes Helen: The jungle princess strolls into the Imperial Museum
Helen's outfit may have appeared relatively conservative from the front but at the back it was a different story with a corset style lace up and red lining, it was more racy than conservative.
And other celebrities certainly pulled out all the stops with Myleene Klass looking ravishing in a peach ruffled gown which accentuated her curvy figure.
Ravishing: Myleene looks peachy in her ruffled gown
Demure: Myleene's dress was saluted by crowds on the red carpet
The mother-of-two took the crowds breath away in her gown and her curls pulled away from her neck, showing off her deep tan.
Model Elle MacPherson took the event, held at The Imperial Museum, to a new level in her chic ball gown.
Her fishtail dress, made by Suzanne Neville, had a sweetheart neckline, it had a ruched bodice in black chiffon over champagne satin, and a full skirt in organza flowers.
Simply stunning: The Body, Elle MacPherson stunned in a full bodied gown with fishtail finish
Like a bird: Elle MacPherson pulled out all the stops at the awards, held at the Imperial War Museum
Going for gold: Victoria Pendleton looked divine on the red carpet in a sleek satin dress
Revealing: Victoria's gown looked stunning and was slashed down her back
Singer and TV personality Myleene was among the judges who decided the winners of tonight’s awards.
The 34-year-old said that, as a 'Navy brat', she was honoured to have taken part in what she described as a difficult task.
Speaking on the red carpet, she said: 'How do you choose? The difficult thing is that you already know they are going to get up on the stage and say they were just doing their job.
All that glitters: Ashley Roberts looks divine in her sparkly gown
Looking over her shoulder: Ashley Roberts backless dress steals she show and leaves her jungle pal in the dark
'But you just think ‘well, actually, when you think of what our jobs are, comparatively, you are a hero’.'
Thousands of people vote in the awards, honouring wounded soldiers and the ceremony, which is also known as The Millies, attracts royalty.
Olympic royalty was also present with Strictly star and cyclist Victoria Pendleton hitting the red carpet in a sleek red satin dress with trail.
Floaty number: Amanda Seyfried looked amazing in her long gown which was caught in the breeze
We salute you! Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne pose up for fans on the red carpet
Staunch supporters: Engaged Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley matched in their simple black outfits
Victoria opted for a red silk Suzanne Neville satin bias cut dress with a high neckline with diamante detail and a sheer back with chiffon train.
The gown was slashed to the bottom of her back and accessorised with silver pins it complimented the athletes toned body perfectly.
Celebrities mingled with soldiers ahead of the star-studded ceremony which is set to aired on ITV this evening at 9pm.
Swan-tastic: Peta Todd looks incredibly glamorous in her long white dress with black handbag
Ladies who support: Emma Willis and Dame Helen Mirren looked chic on the red carpet
Pukka turn out! Jamie Oliver and Ricky Gervais
Hundreds of gleeful troops were posting their excitement on Twitter, even Dragon's Den Duncan Bannatyne wrote: 'On way to The Sun Military Awards & looking forward to hob nobbing with out true Hero's.'
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were joined by celebrities, Olympians and top models tonight for the most glamorous military awards of the year.
Most of the celebrities opted for chic black glamour but Amanda Seyfried, in town for the Les Miserable premiere, looked positively ethereal in her floaty lilac gown.
Royal support: Camilla wears a crushed velvet gown for the event
Charles and Camilla arrived at the Sun Military Awards on a cold but proud night at the Imperial War Museum in south London in a silver Bentley.
The event, also known as the Millies or Night of Heroes, brought together the cream of the crop from the world’s of cinema, sport, television and fashion.
Attendees included footballer Frank Lampard and his girlfriend Christine Bleakley, comedian Ricky Gervais, actor Kevin Spacey and top model Elle Macpherson
Katie Price tries demure at he black tie bash
Skating to success: Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill and Mark Wright were among the guests
Black tie: David Jason and guest braved the cold the honour the soldiers
Big smiles: Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli
The event, also known as the Millies or Night of Heroes, brought together the cream of the crop from the world’s of cinema, sport, television and fashion.
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