British Soap Awards 2018: Best-dressed TV stars on the red carpet, from Diane Parish to Lizzie Stavrou

Coronation Street took home the most awards on the night

Amanda Clapham attends the British Soap Awards 2018 at Hackney Empire on June 2, 2018 in London, England (Getty Images)

This year's British Soap Awards saw Coronation Street win the top accolade of "Best British Soap" and take home a total of six awards.

Television stars came out in their droves to attend the extravagant event, which celebrated its 20th year.

Before Phillip Schofield began his duties as host of the night, an array of lavishly-dressed individuals made their way down the red carpet of Hackney Empire.

Celebrities such as Sophie Porley and Hedydd Dyla opted to match the red carpet in scarlet gowns, while others such as Bhavna Limbachia and Jennie McAlpine chose to go for chic, black ensembles.

While some of the male attendees decided to keep their suits simple, others such as Zack Morris and Shaheen Jafargholi decided to stand out by donning vibrant jackets.

Hollyoaks actress Lysette Anthony paid tribute to the #MeToo movement by displaying the hashtag written on her wrist on the night.

Here are the best dressed stars at this year's British Soap Awards:

Anthony spoke to Press Association before the awards ceremony started about the trial of Harvey Weinstein, against whom she has made an allegation of sexual assault.

She stated: “Time is up – what I’m happy about is that it stops being trial by Twitter and justice gets due course.

"It’s what it’s all about, it’s all any of us, we’ve ever wanted. I’m telling the truth, but he needs the chance to be tried.”

Weinstein plans to deny all charges against him, his lawyer has said.

Jessica Ellis wore a purple dress with a rainbow cape attached, to coincide with Pride Month this June.

Coronation Street obtained the most awards at the British Soap Awards, with Hollyoaks coming in a close second with five wins.

EastEnders won three awards, including the prize for "Outstanding Achievement" for actor Rudolph Walker.

Emmerdale ended the night with two awards, while Doctors tied with EastEnders for a joint victory for "Scene of the Year".