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Coronation Street cast favourite\u00a0Maureen Lipman looked pretty in pink on the NTAs 2023 red carpet, but some fans were expecting to see the soap star with her new beau.<\/p>\n
Instead, Maureen appeared to step out solo while representing Corrie, in which she portrays\u00a0Evelyn Plummer.<\/p>\n
The actress, 77, looked sensational in a hot pink jacket with a waterfall hem.<\/p>\n
She paired the statement piece with chic cropped black trousers and a matching top.<\/p>\n
Maureen accessorised with a black clutch bag and heels, completing her look with a glamorous makeup palette and pearls.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner ‘to divorce’ after ‘serious problems’ and kid issues<\/strong><\/p>\n It comes after Dame Maureen told\u00a0the\u00a0Sunday Express\u00a0that she would be accompanied to the star-studded event by her “gentleman friend David”.<\/p>\n The stage and screen icon said: \u201cI\u2019m going with my gentleman friend David \u2013 it\u2019s a baptism of fire for him.<\/p>\n “The most important thing is that I find a dress.\u201d<\/p>\n She also said regarding finding love again:\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s a gift for all concerned. It\u2019s a gift and he\u2019s been very nice.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n “I\u2019ve met some nice men in my life, some really interesting men, and we will see where it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n The star was married to playwright Jack Rosenthal until his death in 2004.<\/p>\n The actress went on to have a 13-year relationship with computer expert Guido Castro, who died in 2021.<\/p>\n The TV legend previously shared that Guido heartbreakingly died at the height of the pandemic, so she wasn\u2019t able to hold his hand due to needing to wear full PPE at his bedside.<\/p>\n Dame Maureen also admitted she was planning on using her acting skills to put on a \u201cbrave face\u201d if she missed out on the award at the NTAs.<\/p>\n The actress was nominated for best serial drama performance for playing Evelyn Plummer in the ITV soap.\u00a0<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/79\/590x\/secondary\/4945339.jpg?r=1693952852854\")
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