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Emmerdale star Lisa Riley looks bleary-eyed in cab with co-star after boozy Inside Soap Awards

Emmerdale's Lisa Riley and Coronation Street's Maureen Lipman were among the stars who looked worse for wear as they left the afterparty

by · The Mirror

The UK's top TV stars appeared to all enjoy a very boozy night at the Inside Soap Awards after-party.

A slew of celebs from EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Coronation Street were spotted leaving the posh venue in London, with some appearing more animated than others after they celebrated their epic wins on the night.

Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley, 48, appeared to be in high spirits as she beamed broadly in her car on the way home.

The much-loved soap star was seen looking super animated in the back of the cab as she beamed from ear-to-ear after strutting her stuff on red carpet before celebrating Emmerdale's three big wins on the night despite Coronation Street scoping The Best Soap Award.

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Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley, 48, appeared to be in high spirits after the fun-filled night( Image: MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Lisa was accompanied by co-star and close friend Dominic Brunt, 54, who portrays her on-screen love interest Paddy Kirk, along with several other co-stars who seemed just as jovial.

Meanwhile, Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe, 41, was a standout on the red carpet arrivals at London's Salsa Temple and looked equally glamorous as she departed in her lace bralet and semi-sheer skirt.

The Mercedes McQueen actress' appeared to have had a lot of fun at the afterparty as she was seen stumbling on her way to her car before heading home. Thankfully, her friend was there to give her a helping hand into the vehicle as she made her way home.

Lisa was accompanied by co-star and close friend Dominic Brunt( Image: MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Their Corrie colleague Maureen Lipman, 78 - who bagged the Best Comic Performance award - was all smiles despite getting tangled up with her scarf as she sat in her car before making her way home after the fun-filled night surrounded by the best in the soap world.

Elsewhere on the night, Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Kirsty-leigh Porter, 35 puffed on a cigarette outside as she made her way out of the venue.

And EastEnders legend Gillian Taylforth, 69, was as friendly and warm as ever as she offered out an array of goodbye kisses to her co-stars as she called an end to the boozy night.

Lisa was all smiles in the back of the cab alongside her co-star( Image: MAGICMOMENTSUK)

It was a big night for Coronation Street at the Inside Soap Awards 2024, with the show taking home the most trophies including the coveted Best Soap accolade.

The ITV soap opera was awarded six trophies, including Peter Ash, 39, winning Best Actor for his performance as Paul Foreman. The character was involved in a high-profile storyline that saw him diagnosed with MND, which won Best Storyline at this year's ceremony, and fans were left devastated when Paul died in an episode earlier this month.

The Emmerdale co-stars looked as though they had a boozy night( Image: MAGICMOMENTSUK)

Peter also won Best Partnership alongside co-star Daniel Brocklebank, 44, who plays Paul's husband Billy Mayhew. Whilst cast member Charlie Wrenshall, 15, won Best Young Performer for playing Liam Connor, and Dame Maureen Lipman, 78, was awarded Best Comic Performance for the fourth year in a row for her role as Evelyn Plummer.

Inside Soap editor Gary Brocart-Gillatt said: "The story of happy-go-lucky Paul's MND diagnosis - and the effect it had on both Paul and those who loved him - has been the stand-out TV of 2024 for our voters." Gary added: "It's no surprise that Peter Ash's tender portrayal of Paul has won him our Best Actor prize, and that's no small achievement in what has been a truly golden year for soap."

Meanwhile, Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper, 26, won Best Actress for her performance as Belle King, who's been the victim of coercive control in her marriage. While the Dingle clan – who will soon celebrate 30 years on the show – were named Best Family. This year's ceremony also saw the introduction of the Inside Soap Award for Best Pet, which went to Minnie, who starred as Belle's dog Piper.

Lisa was showing off her dance moves in the back of the car( Image: MAGICMOMENTSUK)

‌EastEnders took home Best Showstopper – awarded to a "special soap event" - for their Christmas Day episode in which Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright) killed Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters), as part of the ongoing 'The Six' storyline. Navin Chowdhry, 53, was awarded Best Villain for his role as Nish Panesar, whilst co-star Balvinder Sopal, 45, was named the Soap Superstar of 2024, for her performance Suki Panesar.

Hollyoaks star Isabelle Smith won Best Newcomer for her portrayal of Frankie Osborne. The newly-relaunched Neighbours won Best Daytime Soap and cast member Ryan Moloney, 44, who plays Toadie Rebecchi, received Best Daytime Star. Adam Thomas, 36, won Best Drama Star for his role as Donte Charles in Waterloo Road.

And Inside Soap awarded its prestigious Outstanding Achievement prize to a group rather than an individual for the very first time, paying tribute to the cast and crew of Doctors. It was announced last year that the BBC show had been axed, with its final run of episodes airing at the moment ahead of the finale in December.

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