Bleary-eyed Hollyoaks' Ruby O'Donnell leads worse for wear stars departing ... trends now

There were a few bleary-eyed stars departing the British Soap Awards on Saturday night after a fun-filled evening. 

Hollyoaks star Ruby O'Donnell looked slightly worse for wear as she flashed a peace sign while heading home in Manchester after the event at The Lowry in Salford.

Elsewhere I'm A Celeb's Owen Warner and his co-star girlfriend Jemma Donovan made their late-night exit together while actress Nikki Sanderson and her partner Anthony Quinlan packed on the PDA.

As she stepped out after the big night Ruby, 22, - who plays Peri Lomax in Hollyoaks - flashed her abs in a zebra-print skirt.

She completed the look with a skimpy black crop top as she closed her eyes and held onto a pal's hand.  

Elsewhere Romeo Nightingale actor Owen, 23, and his new girlfriend Jemma couldn't keep their hands off each other at the afterparty.

They cosied up outside after making their red carpet debut at the star-studded event.

Also looking loved-up as they left were Nikki Sanderson and her partner Antony Quinlan who couldn't resist a kiss.

Nikki, 39, showed off her curves in a glittery jumpsuit while Anthony looked smart in a blue shirt.

This year's British Soap Awards was hosted by Jane McDonald, who was drafted in as a last minute replacement for long-time host Phillip Schofield.

Operatic singer and cruise ship favourite Jane, 60, was revealed as Phillip's replacement on Thursday after he quit ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to an affair with a young male This Morning colleague.

He confessed to having the 'unwise but not illegal' relationship with a man during his marriage to Stephanie Lowe, and previously denied the affair when asked about it by his agent.

The presenter, 61, confirmed in a statement last week that he has stepped down from all his ITV jobs, including the ceremony.