Saturday 25 June 2022 10:36 AM Dame Kelly Holmes wears a yellow mullet dress at the LGBT Awards... days after ... trends now

Dame Kelly Holmes caught the eye at the 2022 British LGBT Awards in London on Friday, less than a week after coming out as gay.

The retired Olympic athlete, 52, put on a striking display in a yellow thigh-split mullet dress featuring midriff cutouts which exposed her washboard abs.

Elevating her height with a pair of black heels, she looked stunning while flashing a beaming smile for photographers at the event.

The sportswoman accessorised her look with a matching canary belt, along with a silver necklace and hoop earrings.

Olympic diver Tom Daley and the first all-male Strictly Come Dancing couple John Whaite and Johannes Radebe were named among the winners at the 2022 British LGBT Awards in London on Friday.

Vogue director Edward Enninful, 50, and US singer Alicia Keys, 41, also took home gongs at the star-studded bash, with world-renowned fashion icon and champion of diversity Edward being handed the Global Media Trailblazer prize while Alesha was handed the Celebrity Ally of the Year accolade.

Journalist Edward said: 'I am so honoured to be part of the 2022 LGBT Awards, especially as the UK celebrates 50 years of pride. 

'Growing up as a young, black gay man in West London, I could only have imagined the day when events like this would celebrate people like me, and the other incredible trailblazers recognised tonight.

'My hope is that we all continue to push for positive change for the next generation.'

Held in association with Tesco and Macquarie Group, and hosted by comedian and much-loved TV presenter Sue Perkins, the British LGBT Awards is the UK's biggest LGBT+ awards event which celebrates the best British and international talent from the community, as well as the allies and organisations who support them.

Alicia was awarded the Celebrity Ally of the Year award by singer Lulu, 73, beating Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe after a public vote.

Alicia has used her platform to address her hope for better freedom of expression for future generations.

Joining via video link the multi-award winning music star said: 'On a personal level, I'm honoured to accept this award tonight.

'I've been blessed to know all kinds of people since I was a little girl and fortunately exposed to the beauty and richness of diversity. That's all colours, all religions, all styles, all beliefs, all loves, all people.

'Believe me, I know that hate is taught and judgement is taught, but we are the light and we are the love. I sometimes can't believe how much hate there is to overcome, but where there is light and love, darkness and hate cannot exist.

'I know the powerful LGBTQI+ community has a lot to fight for, stand up to and care about - so just like all of you here tonight, I am here with you to keep showing up, representing and reminding each other we are not alone.

'You'll never be alone and we have to show each other we're all here for each other, let's scream at the top of our lungs everyone deserves love, kindness, equanimity and most of all respect! Period, end of story.

'Of course we've come a long way but there's so much more to do and there's so much more that has to happen, but that's why ceremonies like this are so important.'

Diver Tom, 28, collected the Swinton Insurance Sports Personality of the Year award having been a force for activism and LGBT+ inclusion.

The sportsman has spoken out against anti-LGBT+ laws and better sports inclusion, while Olympic legend Dame Kelly was a surprise presenter on the night for the Celebrity Award, won by Lady Gaga, having just broken a 34-year silence to tell the world she's openly gay.

Pop legends Steps were handed the Music Artist of the Year award while Julian Clary, 63, was named as the winner of the TV personality category, and presenter Rylan Clark, 33, as Broadcaster of the Year.

Strictly Come Dancing duo Johannes Radebe, 35, and John Whaite, 33, were handed the Media Moment of the Year prize by show judge Shirley Ballas, having been the first male same-sex couple on the show.

The pair dedicated their couples' choice semi-final performance during the 2021 series to the experience of growing up gay.

Meanwhile, BBC Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts, 43, won Role Model of the Year following her brave fight

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