Rylan Clark ‘honoured’ to be announced as first ever host of 2025 Metro Pride Awards
Rylan Clark has shared his ‘honour’ at being announced as the host of the 2025 Metro Pride Awards.
The TV icon will be taking on presenting duties at the star-studded event in London on 26 February, during LGBTQ+ History Month.
The awards ceremony will bring together the most influential and inspiring LGBTQ+ individuals and organisations to honour the extraordinary talent, resilience and passion that define the community, and will recognise individuals in the public eye who have achieved greatness in fields ranging from entertainment and activism to entrepreneurial success.
X Factor legend Rylan said: ‘It’s such an honour to be the host of the first ever Metro Pride Awards.
‘I can’t wait to be part of a night that celebrates the trailblazers, innovators and change makers in the LGBTQIA+ community. See you there!’
Richard Hartley-Parkinson, Executive Editor of Metro, added: ‘We’re thrilled to have Rylan as our host for the 2025 Metro Pride Awards.
‘Rylan has long been an icon within the LGBTQ+ community, using his platform to celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity.
‘His energy and enthusiasm are exactly what this incredible evening deserves, as we recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations who continue to push for change and equality.’
The Metro Pride awards, headline sponsored by Legal & General, will also shine a spotlight on brands and organisations that have shown a proven commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and LGBTQ+ rights within their sectors.
The prestigious event is set to be a defining moment of the showbiz calendar as LGBTQ+ personalities and allies come together for a major evening of celebration.
As well as hosting the event, Rylan has been nominated for broadcaster of the year, alongside Jill Scott, Nick Grimshaw, Scott Mills, Mobeen Azhar, Alex Scott, Robert Rinder, Dean McCullough, Riyadh Khalaf and Sue Perkins.
Nominees for celebrity of the year include Bridgerton stars Nicola Coughlan and Jonathan Bailey, Russell Tovey, Luke Evans, RuPaul, Edward Enninful, Andrew Scott, Cara Delevingne, Ncuti Gatwa, Graham Norton.
The likes of Lizzo and DJ Fat Tony have been nominated for music hero of the year, while Tom Daley and Dame Kelly Holmes have been shortlisted for sports hero of the year.
I’m A Celebrity star GK Barry, Baby Reindeer actress Jessica Gunning and Heartstopper’s Kit Connor have been nominated for the rising star award, as well as The Vivienne, who is being nominated posthumously after their death on January 5.
Amanda Holden, Mel B and James Corden have been nominated for inspirational ally along with Jade Thirlwall, Annie Mac and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Metro Pride Award winners will be decided by a mixture of public vote by Metro readers and a judging panel. The public can vote now at www.metroprideawards.com
Metro Pride Awards is headline sponsored by the UK insurance provider Legal & General and supported by RWInvest. The luxury travel company Destinology is also a supporting partner.
The full list of nominees for Metro Pride Awards 2025:
Celebrity of the Year
Nicola Coughlan
Luke Evans
RuPaul
Russell Tovey
Jonathan Bailey
Edward Enninful
Andrew Scott
Cara Delevingne
Ncuti Gatwa
Graham Norton
Broadcaster of the Year
Rylan Clark
Jill Scott MBE
Nick Grimshaw
Scott Mills
Mobeen Azhar
Alex Scott
Robert Rinder
Dean McCullough
Riyadh Khalaf
Sue Perkins
Music Hero of the Year
DJ Fat Tony
Jodie Harsh
Lizzo
Olly Alexander
Jess Glynne
Jake Shears
Will Young
MNEK
Peggy Gou
Kehlani
Sports Hero of the Year
Tom Daley
Jake Daniels
Beth Mead
Carl Hester
Cindy Ngamba
Ralf Schumacher
Jack Laugher
Dame Kelly Holmes
Jess Carter
Lauren Hemp
LGBTQ+ Trailblazer
Seán McGirr
Mitchell Halliday
Ian Steed
Jay Birmingham
Dan Price
Alessandro Bucci
Suki Sandhu OBE
Simon Jones
Joëlle Rotsaert
Lexie Shaibu-Lenoir
Rising Star Award
Kit Connor
Yasmin Finney
The Vivienne
GK Barry
Tia Kofi
Jessica Gunning
Mawaan Rizwan
Phil Dunning
Cat Burns
Olly Shinder
Inspirational Ally
Melanie B
Sharleen Spiteri
James Corden
Annie Mac
John Bishop
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Tyrone Mings
Jade Thirlwall
Amanda Holden
Jennifer Saunders
Brand of the Year
Vodafone
Virgin Atlantic
JustEat
Arnold Clark
Tesco
British Airways
ASOS
Bentley
Netflix
Absolut Vodka
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Deliveroo – “The Open Kitchen”
The Romans x Millwall Romans Campaign
Disney – “The Power of Pride”
Uber Eats – “Serving Pride”
Adidas – “Love Unites”
McCann London and Clear Channel UK – “Fabruary”
JCDecaux UK – “Just Like Us” Partnership
Bentley – “Pride Car 2024”
Virgin Atlantic and Lucky Generals – “See the World Differently”
Open Media – #OpenAndProud
Grassroots or Charity Organisation of the Year
MindOut
AKT
Kaleidoscope Trust
Everton in the Community
BlkOut
Fighting With Pride
Just Like Us
Manchester Pride
LGBT Foundation
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Best Breakthrough Business
Evri
Klarna
Cinch
Aer Lingus
BYOMA
Mildreds
Zymurgorium
Tonic Housing
Stonegate Group
Williams & Hirst
Matalan
Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility
Liverpool Football Club
KPMG
Asda
Nissan
Hogan Lovells
Network Rail
IKEA
Anthony Collins Solicitors
Three Mobile
Avanti West Coast
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Create Fertility
MSB Solicitors
Burberry
Scottish Power
National Grid
United Utilities
Pinsent Masons
AXA
Chelsea Football Club
GSK
LGBTQ+ Network Group
Spire Healthcare Group – LGBTQ+ Colleague Network
Aer Lingus – ProudFlies
KPMG – Breathe
LGBT+@Sky
Scottish Power – In-Fuse
Proud@Shell
Vodafone – LGBT+ and Friends Network
Amazon – Glamazon
Pfizer – OPEN
Macquarie – Pride EMEA Employee Network
Business of the Year
Softcat
Virgin Atlantic
DHL
Macquarie
GSK
Farrer & Co
Irwin Mitchell
Shepherd and Wedderburn
Dentons
Wickes
Most Inclusive Employer
LV=
VISA
Xero
Aon
Moody’s
Linklaters
DHL
E.ON
Coty UKI
LSEG
LGBT+ Business Leader Of The Year
David Hynam, LV=
Elliot Barton, Tatti Lashes
Rick Jackson, DHL
Julia Hoggett, London Stock Exchange
Anna Deignan, The Premier League
Bruna Gil, LINKEDIN
Jaron Soh, Voda
Deon Pillay, Legal & General
Mitchell Halliday, Made By Mitchell
Business Ally
Emma Carey, MSB
Angela Ogilvie, Linklaters
Lauryn Yuen, TikTok
Rebecca Short, Deutsche Bank
Jasmin Fox, EA
Ruth Rowan, Avanade
Liz Kelly, St James’s Place
Michael Salter-Church, Openreach
Alan Holmes, Clyde and Co
Rachel Pears, RPC
Lifetime Achievement Award
Announced at the ceremony
Metro Global Recognition Award
Announced at the ceremony
Outstanding Contribution to LGBTQ+ LIfe
Announced at the ceremony
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