Michelle Keegan stunned by gong

Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan was stunned to win the Best Newcomer award at the British Soap Awards 2008.

The young actress was shaking as she accepted her gong from Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne.

Michelle said: "I don't even know how it feels at the minute, I'm so taken aback I'm just shaking. It's amazing!

"I had nothing to say. I really didn't think I was going to win. I just thought I'm up for a nomination, which is fantastic in itself, and so I had nothing planned. And so on the walk up I just thought what do I say? And I know I missed lots of people out. But hopefully they'll understand."

The 20-year-old actress looked stunning in a strapless turquoise gown and was delighted to be attending her first soap awards.

She said: "I'm very scared, very nervous but very excited at the same time. I got a friend to help me out with my dress. I needed that or I'd have had nothing to wear.

"To be honest it's been rollercoaster ride for me. I still have to pinch myself every morning because I'm on Coronation Street. But I love it."

Via metro.co.uk