Celebrities Inject Glamour into Cheltenham Festival's Third Day
Georgia Toffolo and Gemma Collins led a parade of celebrities bringing high fashion and star power to day three of the Cheltenham races. Toffolo, 31, embraced the equestrian spirit by sporting a unique bag shaped like a horse, while Collins made a dramatic entrance via helicopter, sipping champagne with an elegant silk scarf adorning her styled hair.
Star-Studded Arrivals and Fashion Statements
Georgia Toffolo, who rose to fame on Made in Chelsea and won I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2017, has previously described Cheltenham as the highlight of her year. She attended in a sophisticated 1920s-inspired suit, adding a touch of vintage elegance to the proceedings. Gemma Collins opted for traditional race attire, complementing her aerial arrival with classic glamour.
Also among the attendees was Danny Dyer, who showcased a thick moustache and crossed his arms in a show of allegiance to his beloved West Ham United for the cameras. Peter Crouch represented football further with his presence, dressed in classic racewear featuring a tweed baker boy cap, suit, grey cardigan, shirt, and tie. Danny Dyer was impeccably dressed in a stylish green three-piece suit paired with sunglasses, defying the dreary weather conditions.
Additional Celebrity Sightings and Festive Greetings
Shona McGarty, known for her roles in EastEnders and I'm a Celebrity, brought glamour in a bold blue ensemble with a chic fascinator. James Nesbitt was spotted warmly greeting Sir Alex Ferguson, with both beaming as they shook hands and immersed themselves in the festivities. Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall also made an appearance, looking glamorous in complementary outfits that added to the event's upscale atmosphere.
Behind the Scenes: Business Turmoil for Toffolo's Husband
While Georgia Toffolo has been enjoying the races daily, her husband James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, is grappling with significant business challenges. BrewDog was recently sold to US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray for just £33 million, a stark contrast to its speculative valuation of £2 billion just a few years ago. This sale resulted in the closure of 38 UK BrewDog bars and the loss of nearly 500 jobs.
James Watt expressed being heartbroken over the firm's sale and the subsequent job cuts, which were announced to 484 staff in an all-hands conference call by CEO James Taylor. The business woes cast a shadow over the celebratory mood at Cheltenham, highlighting a contrast between the public festivities and private struggles faced by some attendees.
The Cheltenham Festival continues to attract a mix of celebrity glamour and personal drama, with this year's event showcasing both the opulence of race day fashion and the underlying realities of business hardships in the spotlight.
