Helen Flanagan cut a glamorous figure as she joined Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley leading the star-studded arrivals for the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday.

The former Coronation Street star, 34, nailed the race day dress code as she was the picture of elegance in a bright pink midi dress with a single caped sleeve which featured red detailing.

Completing the ensemble with a vibrant red fascinator, she added to her frame with a pair of strapped rouge heels and toted her essentials in a cream beaded clutch bag.

The stunner put on a loved up display with hunky boyfriend Robbie Talbot, 45, who was also dressed to impress, as they arrived arm-in-arm for the big day.

Meanwhile Love Island’s Ekin-Su, 30, was chic as can be as she flaunted her long toned legs in a beige suit which boasted a blazer and skimpy pleated shorts. 

The stunner appeared braless beneath the outfit, which she teamed with nude accessorises, glamarous make-up and a striking navy fascinator. 

Ekin-Su was joined by boyfriend Curtis Pritchard, 29, who sported a mysterious black eye, with the lovebirds proudly packing on the PDA as they watched the race from the VIP stands. 

Meanwhile reality star Leanne commanded attention in a figure-hugging canary yellow dress with sweetheart neckline and bell sleeves.

The former soldier joined her fellow stars and wore fascinator which she matched perfectly to her heels that were extra glam with pearl ankle straps. 

They were among the first celebrities to arrive at the Merseyside course for the hotly-anticipated race, which takes place on the third day of the annual festival.

Grand National Day takes place each year on the final day of the three-day festival, concluding the Champagne-fuelled revelries with the famed Grand National race.

Upwards of 150,000 people are expected to descend on the racecourse for the three-day festival, which culminates with the showpiece steeplechase race this afternoon.

Unlike Royal Ascot in Berkshire, which adopts stricter rules on what to wear, Aintree takes a more relaxed approach and tells attendees to simply come ‘dressed to feel your best’.

Fancy dress for Aintree revellers is also permitted, as long as the costume isn’t offensive or derogatory, but most opt for a traditional dress code – suits and dresses.

The Jockey Club, which oversees the races, describes Grand National Day as ‘a day steeped in history, drama, and unforgettable moments’.

‘This is the pride of a vibrant and iconic city, a spectacle watched by millions around the world,’ it adds.

Helen’s outing at the races comes after she revealed that her friends tried to put her on a ‘man ban’ after she split from her ex-fiance Scott Sinclair.

Helen and the footballer, 36, separated in 2022 after 13 years together. The pair share three children, Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and son Charlie, four.

She has since moved on with Robbie, who is the ‘secret’ boyfriend she had while appearing on Celebs Go Dating.

Looking back at her split from Scott, Helen told The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine: ‘A lot of my friends were trying to put me on a man ban, which obviously didn’t work!

‘I was hurting from the break up and I’ve always just wanted to be loved so I started dating.’

Lifting the lid on her new relationship with Robbie, the soap star gushed: ‘He’s a kind, genuine person, he makes me laugh and he’s brilliant with my kids.’

While her new romance is blossoming, Helen admitted she and her ex Scott don’t like each other at all’ despite them ‘caring deeply’ for each other.

Speaking to Charlotte Dawson on her Naughty Corner podcast, Helen said: ‘I still love him very much, I care about him deeply, but we don’t like each other.

‘We don’t like each other at all, we don’t get on. I do know that Scott – he’d never admit it – cares about me too and he does love me.

‘But I’m so done, I could never have another relationship again where we would always be bickering. I haven’t got another argument in me.

‘As women we try and do anything we can to make it work with the father of your children and I did. 

‘But I think for me if I was in a relationship with someone else it would have to be easy because I haven’t got the energy in me again, I’ve done all that with the father of my kids.’