There will be stars in our eyes..And some tears too

Presented by two of Scotland's top comedy stars, the People's Oscars will go big on laughs, tears, joy and inspiration for the showbiz calendar's No1 night of the year

- BY HEATHER GREENAWAY

WITH just one day to go until the Pride of Scotland Awards, hosts Elaine C Smith and Sanjeev Kohli are getting ready to "gie it laldy" for the nation's unsung heroes.

The comedy duo are taking the helm again at our People's Oscars and can't wait to give our inspirational 2025 winners a night they will remember forever.

Despite being two of the biggest names in Scottish showbiz, both admit when it comes to Pride's incredible unsung heroes, they are the ones who are left starstruck.

Sanjeev, who is one of the standout stars of new Netflix hit Department Q, said: "The Pride of Scotland Awards are massive and the number of big names who turn out to celebrate our nation's most inspiring people is phenomenal.

"But what the unsung heroes don't realise is that they are the ones who leave the celebrities starstruck because their selfless achievements are far greater.

"As a judge, I already know their jaw-dropping stories of bravery and compassion so when you meet them in real life you can't help but be affected.

"They may have eyes like saucers when they see all the stars on the red carpet tomorrow night but mine will be the size of dinner plates when the winners join me and Elaine on stage.

"This will be my third year as host and it's the most fantastic and heart-warming and uplifting event in my calendar." Sanjeev, who appeared in BBC hit comedy Dinosaur, admitted he has lost count of all the stand-out moments over the years.