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From Anthony Joshua to Emily Atack, these celebs couldn’t wait to get selfies with heroes at the Who Cares Wins awards

Emma Pietras

Published: 20:59, 20 Sep 2023
Updated: 11:45, 21 Sep 2023

SELFLESS nominees at our Who Cares Wins awards became selfie stars – as they were snapped with top celebs.

Among those at the glittering bash were telly host James Corden, boxing champ Anthony Joshua and TV favourite Denise Van Outen.

Telly host and Gavin & Stacey star James Corden with, from left, Best Team nominees Claire McGraith, Sophie Paton, Rachel Sullivan, Cheryl Adamson and Kaia Williams from the Children’s Cardiology department at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital — Telly host and Gavin & Stacey star James Corden with, from left, Best Team nominees Claire McGraith, Sophie Paton, Rachel Sullivan, Cheryl Adamson and Kaia Williams from the Children’s Cardiology department at Newcastle’s Freeman HospitalCredit: supplied

Boxing champ Anthony Joshua meets Sarah de Lagarde, who has a £250k AI bionic arm that can read her mind, she nominated the London Air Ambulance team who saved her life, in the 999 Hero category — Boxing champ Anthony Joshua meets Sarah de Lagarde, who has a £250k AI bionic arm that can read her mind, she nominated the London Air Ambulance team who saved her life, in the 999 Hero categoryCredit: supplied

Awards host Davina McCall with the group of representatives receiving the Christina Newbury Memorial Award in honour of the Windrush Generation’s contribution to the NHS — Awards host Davina McCall with the group of representatives receiving the Christina Newbury Memorial Award in honour of the Windrush Generation’s contribution to the NHSCredit: Supplied

Now in their sixth year, our awards – sponsored by the National Lottery and in partnership with NHS Charities Together – honour those who dedicate their lives to caring for us.

Hosting Tuesday’s bash in Camden, North London, Davina McCall told the star-studded audience: “We’ve all come here to celebrate these special people.

"Our job is to make everybody else shine and have the best night ever.”

The winners will be announced on Channel 4 and All 4 this Sunday from 6.30pm.

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Presenters Myleene Klass and Kate Garraway with Liz Pryor, Caroline Stevens and Isabella Hopkinson from Best Charity nominee the Anne Robson Trust, which helps people nearing the end of life — Presenters Myleene Klass and Kate Garraway with Liz Pryor, Caroline Stevens and Isabella Hopkinson from Best Charity nominee the Anne Robson Trust, which helps people nearing the end of lifeCredit: supplied

Drag race judge Michelle Visage with Liam Dinnall-Bateman, who was among the representatives who accepted the Christina Newbury Memorial award in recognition of their contribution to the NHS — Drag race judge Michelle Visage with Liam Dinnall-Bateman, who was among the representatives who accepted the Christina Newbury Memorial award in recognition of their contribution to the NHSCredit: Supplied

Davina with Phillip Capewell and wife Steph, founders of Best Health Charity nominee Love, Amelia – named for their late daughter, who died just minutes after she was born — Davina with Phillip Capewell and wife Steph, founders of Best Health Charity nominee Love, Amelia – named for their late daughter, who died just minutes after she was bornCredit: supplied

Strictly stars Graziano Di Prima, Zara McDermott, Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova and Giovanni Pernice join representatives of the Anne Robson Trust health charity — Strictly stars Graziano Di Prima, Zara McDermott, Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova and Giovanni Pernice join representatives of the Anne Robson Trust health charityCredit: supplied

Love Island couple Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti struck a pose with Young Hero nominee Issy Martin, 16, who raised more than £80,000 for a cancer charity from her hospital bed — Love Island couple Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti struck a pose with Young Hero nominee Issy Martin, 16, who raised more than £80,000 for a cancer charity from her hospital bedCredit: supplied

Veteran newsman Sir Trevor McDonald with Best Nurse nominee Cherie Trew, who earlier this year flew to Turkey to provide emergency medical care to earthquake victims — Veteran newsman Sir Trevor McDonald with Best Nurse nominee Cherie Trew, who earlier this year flew to Turkey to provide emergency medical care to earthquake victimsCredit: supplied

Telly presenter Christine Lampard listened to stories from Charlie Beswick, who founded Best Charity nominee More Than A Face, after son Harry was born with Goldenhar syndrome — Telly presenter Christine Lampard listened to stories from Charlie Beswick, who founded Best Charity nominee More Than A Face, after son Harry was born with Goldenhar syndromeCredit: supplied

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer learned about life on the NHS frontline while talking to Ginny Wanjiro, who was up for the Best Nurse honour — Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer learned about life on the NHS frontline while talking to Ginny Wanjiro, who was up for the Best Nurse honourCredit: supplied

Footie favourite Harry Redknapp with 999 Hero nominee Mark Giddens, who has saved countless lives and delivered more than 50 babies during 34 years in the East of England Ambulance Service — Footie favourite Harry Redknapp with 999 Hero nominee Mark Giddens, who has saved countless lives and delivered more than 50 babies during 34 years in the East of England Ambulance ServiceCredit: supplied

Actresses Denise Van Outen and Denise Welch with, centre, Liz Pryor and Caroline Stevens of Best Health Charity nominee the Anne Robson Trust — Actresses Denise Van Outen and Denise Welch with, centre, Liz Pryor and Caroline Stevens of Best Health Charity nominee the Anne Robson TrustCredit: supplied

Actress and comedian Emily Atack meets Best Midwife nominee Karen Stevens — Actress and comedian Emily Atack meets Best Midwife nominee Karen StevensCredit: supplied

Reality star Joey Essex got a slice of genuine reality from lollipop lady Michelle D’Arcy, who performed CPR to resuscitate a driver who had crashed into a parked car after a cardiac arrest — Reality star Joey Essex got a slice of genuine reality from lollipop lady Michelle D’Arcy, who performed CPR to resuscitate a driver who had crashed into a parked car after a cardiac arrestCredit: supplied

The ceremony will be shown on Channel 4 and All 4 at 6.30pm this Sunday

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