Pride of Britain's star studded red carpet hosts revealed ahead of 'best night of the year'

A glittering line-up of hosts are preparing to greet the extraordinary winners of the Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises , when they take to the red carpet later this month, at this year’s ceremony. The star-spangled 28th Pride of Britain Awards will celebrate the incredible achievements of some of the UK’s incredible real-life heroes.

And an A-list red-carpet team will be there to greet them at the central London venue on 19 October - before sharing the incredible evening with viewers of ITV and ITVX from 22nd October. Returning to host the Red Carpet Live stream are the much-loved duo Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks , who will once again bring their trademark energy and humour to Pride of Britain’s social channels.

Joining them on the carpet is GK Barry, who will be getting up close with this year’s incredible winners and a star-studded line-up of famous faces, as they make their grand entrances. Sam and Pete said: “We are back as your official red carpet hosts for the best night of the year - the Pride of Britain Awards 2026. And what an honour it is to be involved for another year as official red carpet hosts - it’s always chaotic with us, but always so fun. It’s the one evening where we all come together to celebrate the nation’s true heroes so please get involved and tune in.”

And GK Barry said: “‘Come on! The night we’re all waiting for - Pride Of Britain. It is a genuine honour to be involved in the awards every year - from judging panel to red carpet hosting. It’s such a special night where our Country's heroes and legends are celebrated. I can’t wait to meet the much deserved winners this year, see you on that carpet.”

Founded by former Mirror editor Peter Willis, the Pride of Britain Awards honour unsung heroes, such as children of courage, tireless fundraisers, and those who have acted with outstanding bravery. Award categories include the This Morning Local Hero, the Emergency Services Award, Child/Teenager of Courage, and P&O Cruises Inspiration Award.

Since the first Pride of Britain Awards in 1999, Royalty, prime ministers, global icons and huge stars have honoured our winners, including HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla , the Prince and Princess of Wales , Diana Ross, Sir Paul McCartney, Sharon Stone, Harry Styles , Janet Jackson, David Beckham , Taylor Swift , Anthony Joshua , Sir Mo Farah and Ant and Dec.

Over the years, Pride of Britain winners have made an indelible impression. In 2018, British cave rescue divers - John Volanthen, Rick Stanton, Jason Mallinson, Chris Jewell, Josh Bratchley and Connor Roe - won the Pride of Britain Outstanding Bravery Award, following the rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from the flooded Tham Luang cave in Thailand. There wasn't a dry eye in the house when, to the surprise of the team and viewers, all 12 rescued boys walked out on stage to thank the men who had saved their lives.

The same year, 10-year-old Max Johnson received the Child of Courage award, after campaigning for an opt-out organ donation system in England, which became known as Max and Keira's Law.