CALL The Midwife’s Helen George looked nothing like her character at the National Television Awards tonight.
Helen, 40, who plays Trixie Franklin in the BBC drama, showcased her glam transformation in a very sexy black minidress featuring a plunging neckline and two silver roses on her chest.
The actress elevated her height with onyx heels and accentuated her natural beauty with a full face of make-up.
Helen, who sports a blonde bob on Call The Midwife, wore her natural brunette tresses in shiny waves.
She flashed a smile for photographers outside The O2 Arena in London while posing on the red carpet.
While Helen could meet her next man at the awards bash, it follows our report that she’s signed up to exclusive dating app Raya after her split from Olly Rix.
She grew close to Olly after they played an on-screen couple on the show.
They called it quits after “drifting apart” and now she’s on the lookout for love once more.
According to her Raya profile, she described herself as an actor whose interests are meditation, travel, dogs, hotels, restaurants, theatre and antiques.
She also posted Leon Bridges’ Smooth Sailin’ as her profile song.
The talented star split from her long-term partner Jack Ashton last summer after “drifting apart”.
They share daughters Wren, six and Lark, two but decided to separate last year.
Olly, 39, was also going through a break up from Natasha Fagri at the same time and the pair grew close as they navigated single life.
A TV insider told The Sun on Sunday at the time: “It’s been a tricky year for both Helen and Olly.
“They have been spending a lot of time together on set, walking their dogs together and chatting a lot.
NTAs was no big surprise, says our telly expert
COMMENT BY ROD MCPHEE
THE only surprise at tonight’s National Television Awards was that there were virtually no surprises.
Ant and Dec took home Presenter Award for the millionth time, Strictly bagged the Talent Show gong and I’m A Celebrity triumphed in the Entertainment category.
Kate Garraway scooping the authored documentary award for Derek’s Story was entirely deserved, but not a total shock either as she’d already done the same two years ago with Caring for Derek.
There were a few curveballs. Emmerdale beating Goliath soaps EastEnders and Corrie was unexpected, particularly as the rivals have both boasted big storylines recently.
And though there was no doubting how hugely moving Mr BatesVs The Post Office was for viewers this year, it was still stunning to see them bag three awards.
Does the general lack of surprises diminish the thrill of the NTAs? Not at all. It remains one of the few awards shows which actually gauges what the majority of Brits are actually watching.
We live in a bewildering world where scandals often rock shows, in an age where streaming means the shared experience is diminished and ratings are hard to decipher.
But year in, year out NTA voters leave us in no doubt which shows they adore, which ones they’ve fallen out of love with, and which celebrities they’re prepared to back.
Look at how quickly relatively new shows like The Traitors, Bridgerton and The 1% Club have been embraced by NTA voters.
They aren’t interested in PR stunts and promotion, in highbrow actors and writers lauded by their fellow luvvies and they certainly can’t stand having what they ought to be watching dictated to them
They tell us all loud and clear, every year, who they consider to be the best – and woe betide any telly exec who ignores them.
“They both have respect for each other as actors and they are supportive of each other and dedicated to their roles in the drama.
“The changes in their relationships have caused a lot of upheaval.”
Helen was spotted leaving Olly’s home which sparked romance rumours.
However in June this year Olly, who played Matthew Aylward, unfollowed Helen on Instagram and deleted a picture of her from his profile.
A source told The Mirror: “Helen and Olly were very close, and they supported each other through their respective break-ups. But since then, their lives have moved in different directions.
“Helen joined Raya with the encouragement of her friends, and is hoping to meet someone she really clicks with.
“She is incredibly happy at the moment, so she is not putting any pressure on it at all. As far as she’s concerned, a relationship would be a bonus if the right person came along.”
