Bionic Woman and WAG Abi join forces at all-star party to fight ITV ratings battle

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Her role as Bionic Woman may not have brought her the success she was so desperately after, but Michelle Ryan certainly proved to be a big hit among celebrity circles last night.

The former EastEnders actress stepped out in a demure black, white and gray number during ITV2s launch of its new autumn schedule.

Ryan, who is currently staring in ITV's touching new romantic comedy Mr Eleven, joined a long list of celebrities who turned out in force for the bash.

Bionic Woman Michelle Ryan arrives at the launch of ITV2's autumn launch party last night

Bionic Woman Michelle Ryan arrives at the launch of ITV2's autumn launch party last night

Along with blonde  beauties Abigail Clancey, Holly Willoghby and Fearne Cotton, the stars were looking their very best at the launch in Kensington, West London.

ITV programmers hope their new shows which include CelebAir and Ryan's new comedy Mr Eleven will be a big ratings booster for the channel.

Abigail Clancy kept it simple in a black jacket at last night's launch

Abigail Clancy kept it simple in a black jacket at last night's launch

Glamour girl Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby turned heads with their simple but stylish outfits

CelebAir, will  follows celebrities including singer and presenter, Mica Paris and former Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee around on holiday.

Meanwhile Funnyman Leigh Francis was also on hand at the party, proving he can still pick up the girls as he hoisted a female party-goer high into the air.

Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell have the X-Factor as they arrive at the launch party

Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell have the X-Factor as they arrive at the launch party

Francis will no doubt be working hard to encourage Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton to take one another on in their new panel show Celebrity Juice.

WAG Abigail Clancy, who will be starring with George Lamb and Michelle de Swarte in The Fashion Show,  chose a rather demure outfit for the night dressed in a black jacket and trousers.

Ex-busted man Matt Willis, who turned up at the bash with girlfriend Emma Griffiths, kept it simple in black and white.

It was all very black and white as Ex-Busted star Matt Willis and girlfriend Emma Griffiths arrived for the ITV bash

It was all very black and white as Ex-Busted star Matt Willis and girlfriend Emma Griffiths arrived for the ITV bash

Bo'Selecta's Leigh Francis proves he can still pick up the girls

Bo'Selecta's Leigh Francis proves he can still pick up the girls

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