LIAM Payne led the glitzy stars out in force to support The Sun Military Awards tonight.
The celebrities are getting ready to attend the 12th year of the cherished awards affectionately dubbed The Millies to salute Our Boys and Girls and celebrate another year of heroics from the finest Armed Forces in the world.
Liam Payne arrives at The Sun’s Military Awards
He is dapper in a navy blue suit
Hundreds of nominations poured in from readers before a shortlist of three was whittled down for each category.
The winners unveiled tonight in London were picked by a judging panel of ex-military top brass, Forces supporters and celebrities.
Liam looked smart as he prepared to honour the winners at tonight’s glamorous event.
He wore a dark navy suit and smouldered for the waiting photographers.
And he even reunited with fellow X Factor star Alexandra Burke.
The pair posed for photos and enjoyed a quick catch up after she won The X Factor two years before One Direction were put together on the show.
Meanwhile, Denise Van Outen stopped traffic with her stunning gown as she flashed one tanned and toned leg.
The Towie narrator wore the sparkling blue gown with glittering diamond earrings.
Towie star Joey Essex arrived with his American girlfriendLorena Medina and they couldn’t resist a smooch on the red carpet.
The American, 27, metformer Towie star Joey, 29, on MTV reality show Ex On The Beach and she has already visited him in his home town of Chigwell, Essex.
Shirley Ballas looked ready to celebrate in a little black dress
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, 59, looked ready to celebrate as she arrived dancing in a black gown.
She wore her little black dress with a slick of red lipstick and matching scarlet stilettos.
She pulled off some dance moves on the red carpet
Shirley gets ready to salute the troops
Lorraine Kelly – one of the judges of the Millies Awards – arrived in a glamorous cream sequin dress.
She paired the classy outfit with a pair of nude court shoes for the occasion.
Lorraine Kelly is one of the judges at The Sun Military Awards
She wore a sequin gown for the occasion
Scarlett Moffatt was pretty in white for the occasion as she wore a delicate frock with purple flower detail.
The former I’m A Celeb winner paired the dress with a pair of white mules as she strode confidently up the red carpet at the star-studded event.
Dancing On Ice judge John Barrowman stood out in a bright red tartan suit.
He paid homage to his Scottish heritage with the striking tailoring.
John Barrowman stood out in tartan
He paid tribute to his Scottish roots
The Apprentice star Karen Brady looked phenomenal in a tuxedo style dress.
The gown was split up to her thigh and she paired the look with Dior bow heels.
Karen Brady looked stunning in a thigh-split gown
She finished her expensive look with a pair of Dior heels
Helen Flanagan brought the glamour in a strapless black gown.
The Coronation Street star wore her dark hair in classic Hollywood-style waves.
Helen Flanagan wore a glamorous black gown
She brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to the proceedings
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh arrived on the arm of her dad David.
The 43-year-old soap star wore a flattering monochrome dress and wore her glossy hair in loose waves.
Kym Marsh arrived with her dad David
Kym Marsh and her dad link arms on the red carpet
TV presenter and activist Katie Piper wore a bright red mini dress for the event.
The long-sleeved dress was flattered with her choice of a metallic platform sandal.
EastEnders star Louisa Lytton also brought the glamour in a silky green frock.
The 30-year-old actress who plays Ruby Allen in the BBC soap looked stunning in the silky gown.
She was joined by her fellow soap star Jake Wood who plays Max Branning in EastEnders.
EastEnders star Louisa Lytton wore a glamorous green gown
The BBC soap star showed off her natural beauty
Britain’s Got Talent star and war veteran Colin Thackery wore his full regalia to the awards.
Colin is an English Korean War veteran who became a singer and is the oldest ever winner of the talent show at 89.
Colin Thackery arrives at The Millies
Meanwhile I’m A Celebrity star – and Boris’ dad – Stanley Johnson arrived looking dapper in a tux and proudly wore his military medals.
Virgin Radio Breakfast Show host kept things more casual as he arrived straight from work with his backpack in tow.
Stanley Johnson wears his military medals
Chris Evans arrives in his trainers and still wearing his backpack
He wore a tartan blazer with navy trousers and bright green trainers.
Former Olympian Rebecca Adlington arrived with fellow British swimmer Mark Foster.
Rebecca dazzled in a dark blue sequin gown as Mark was smart in a classic tux.
