Hannah Waddingham wowed in a sexy sequined dress as she stepped out at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s gala on Thursday night after unveiling her new boyfriend.
The Ted Lasso actress, 51, was among the famous faces who attended the shelter’s annual event at the Lindley Hall in London.
Hannah looked sensational in a plunging dark green sequined dress for the occasion, visibly beaming after recently stepping out with her handsome new boyfriend Nick Beresford-Cleary.
Nick is a Consultant Spine Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and King Edward VII Hospital, who specialises in both elective and emergency spinal surgeries.
Hannah’s figure-hugging piece showed off her incredible figure as she boasted a big smile.
She wore her signature blonde hair down, with subtle waves as she completed her look with open-toe heels.
Hannah Waddingham wowed in a glitzy dress as she stepped out at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on Thursday night
Other stars in attendance included Amanda Holden, who was joined by her lookalike daughter Lexi, 20, for the evening in London
Hannah recently stepped out with her handsome new boyfriend Nick Beresford-Cleary at Cheltenham Festival
Other stars in attendance included Amanda Holden, who was joined by her lookalike daughter Lexi, 20.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Tasha Ghouri wowed in a stunning blue frock, while presenter Katie Piper and her husband Richard James Sutton put on a classy display.
Also pictured at the gala was Nicole Appleton who donned a fully black outfit for the evening, while Kate Lawler commanded attention in a purple dress.
Hannah’s outing comes after she stepped out with handsome surgeon Nick earlier this month at Cheltenham Festival.
They both wore matching plaid jackets and couldn’t wipe the grins from their faces during the day.
While she has never been pictured with Nick before, two years ago Hannah opened up about her love life as she confessed she hadn’t been on a date in years.
Hannah previously dated Italian businessman Gianluca Cugnetto.
The pair had been together for more than a decade and were even rumoured to be engaged before their split.
Hannah previously said she is ‘too busy and picky’ to start dating again – though said if she was to ever date again she would have a strict criteria.
She told Michelle Visage on the Rule Breakers podcast: ‘I’m a pretty picky girl really and have such a very specific kind of criteria of things.
‘One of the main things with guys, just come on man, positivity – positivity and charisma and I’m your gal. But there’s an awful lot of misogs (miserable old gits) out there. I don’t need it.’
She added: ‘I don’t go much on stereotypical cutey pie, whatever, sexy, whatever.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Tasha Ghouri dazzled in her blue frock that featured a daring slit at the side as she posed for snaps
Hannah looked sensational in a plunging dark green sequined dress for the occasion. The figure-hugging piece showed off her incredible figure
Presenter Katie Piper and her husband Richard James Sutton put on a classy display
Tasha Ghouri received a lick from a dog as she arrived at the gala
Nicole Appleton was also in attendance, stepping out in an all black attire
Former Big Brother star Kate Lawler appeared infatuated by the fury guests of honour
Amanda was all smiles as she was surrounded by dogs outside the event at The Lindley Hall
Battersea Ambassador Amanda Holden and daughter Lexi Hughes with her rescue dogs Minnie and Dolly
The charity hosts the annual event to raise awareness of the increasingly complex challenges facing the rescue sector as well as raising vital funds to support Battersea’s work
Katie Piper with Battersea rescue dog Nemo
Nicole Appleton with Battersea rescue dog Nemo on the blue carpet
Theo Paphitis with Battersea rescue dog Hazel on the blue carpet at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s 2026 Gala Dinner
‘I want a guy that scoops me up and goes “I’ve got you, I don’t care if you’ve got your make-up on or not, I’m happy to lie in bed with you and have Marmite on toast and a glass of milk”.
‘And just be a lovely positive, charismatic soul. I’m 50 and I’m like, “Dude, if you are not going to step up, step off and be gone. Sod off until someone fabulous comes along”.
The blonde bombshell was unsure as to why her love life had suddenly dried up but explained she was more easily put off by men now.
She elaborated that she had clear deal breakers including bad kissers and a lack of eye contact.