Celebrities embrace ‘dopamine dressing’ trend on Bafta TV Awards red carpet

The red carpet at the Bafta TV Awards in London was a riot of colour on Sunday, as stars embraced the “dopamine dressing” trend with fiery reds, sunshine yellows, and sparkling silvers.

Celebrities opted for gowns in ruby, tangerine, and shimmering metallic hues, while halter-necks and flowing draped designs proved the stand-out silhouettes.

Among those showcasing the bold fashion choices were Amanda Holden, Jodie Whittaker, and Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Holden, joined by Alan Carr, both nominated for their series Amanda And Alan’s Spanish Job, stepped out in quintessential high-end glamour.

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr (PA)

Amanda Holden and Alan Carr (PA)

Holden, 55, wore a daring two-piece by Lebanese designer Basil Soda with a beaded fringe bralette and panelled satin and mesh skirt with a crystal-embroidered train.

Celebrity Traitors champion Carr, 49, opted for a classic black double-breasted tuxedo.

Holden and Carr were both nominated for their house transformation series, Amanda And Alan’s Spanish Job (PA)

Holden and Carr were both nominated for their house transformation series, Amanda And Alan’s Spanish Job (PA)

While Holden opted for cool metallics, fiery red emerged as one of the evening’s themes, with a number of stars embracing bold scarlet and ruby hues.

Jodie Whittaker, nominated for leading actress in Toxic Town, chose a halter-neck, vibrant ruby gown by Solace London. The 43-year-old Doctor Who star completed the look with gold jewellery and pointed black pumps.

Jodie Whittaker stepped out in a striking red gown (PA)

Jodie Whittaker stepped out in a striking red gown (PA)

Comedian Roisin Conaty was in a bold red Needle & Thread tulle off-the-shoulder dress with a red lip and Hollywood-style curls.

Roisin Conaty wore Needle and Thread (PA)

Roisin Conaty wore Needle and Thread (PA)

American actress Rhea Seehorn, nominated for her role in Pluribus, opted for a striking V-neck bias-cut red gown with black bow detailing by Rodarte.

Rhea Seehorn in Rodarte (PA)

Rhea Seehorn in Rodarte (PA)

American actor Adam Scott, nominated for his role in Severance, followed suit in a ruby red double-breasted tux with black loafers and a white pocket square.

Adam Scott also opted for red (PA)

Adam Scott also opted for red (PA)

Other stars chose bright citrus, including Lucy Punch and Philippa Dunne, nominated for their roles in the BBC comedy series Amandaland alongside Jennifer Saunders.

Punch represented British designer Stella McCartney in a tangerine orange maxi dress with a cut-out shoulder and sheer mesh panel. The actress completed the look with clear acrylic bangles and a two-tone metallic clutch by Stone and Mason.

Amandaland’s Lucy Punch in Stella McCartney (PA)

Amandaland’s Lucy Punch in Stella McCartney (PA)

Irish actress Philippa Dunne wore a lime-green sequin midi-dress by Sister Jane from the Dream: The Garden Atelier collection, complete with white floral accents.

Philippa Dunne in Sister Jane (PA)

Philippa Dunne in Sister Jane (PA)

Rose Ayling-Ellis, nominated for her role in the four-part BBC One thriller Reunion, chose a sunshine-yellow silk dress with a halter-neck and wing-caped detail.

Rose Ayling Ellis in sunshine yellow (PA)

Rose Ayling Ellis in sunshine yellow (PA)

Lorraine Kelly and her daughter Rosie Smith opted for icy shades of silver and blue, with the 66-year-old TV presenter in a long-sleeved metallic gown by Ralph Lauren, while Smith wore a muted powder-blue strapless gown with a pleated skirt.

Lorraine Kelly (left) and Rosie Smith in icy spring shades (PA)

Lorraine Kelly (left) and Rosie Smith in icy spring shades (PA)

Another exception to the colourful trend was Aimee Lou Wood, nominated for leading actress in Film Club and supporting actress in White Lotus, who was buckled into a black strapless gown with rosette ruching.

Aimee Lou Wood opted for black (PA)

Aimee Lou Wood opted for black (PA)

Singer and Celebrity Traitors star Paloma Faith also opted for monochrome glamour in a fringed black gown with a dramatic headpiece.

Paloma Faith in a black fringed gown (PA)

Paloma Faith in a black fringed gown (PA)

BBC news correspondent Reeta Chakrabarti and EastEnders actress Pooja Shah embraced wintry tones in designs by Victoria Beckham.

Reeta Chakrabarti (PA)

Reeta Chakrabarti (PA)

Pooja Shah (PA)

Pooja Shah (PA)

Chakrabarti opted for a plum satin midi-dress with silver jewellery, while Shah stepped out in a long-sleeved dark teal maxi-dress with a twisted waist detail.

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