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UK celebrities wave goodbye to 2020 and welcome in the New Year

David and Victoria Beckham have led the stars bidding farewell to a ‘challenging’ 2020, declaring ‘thank God it’s over’ as they celebrated New Year’s Eve on Thursday.

The duo both shared sweet clips to Instagram showing highlights from the past 12 months which included their brood clapping for the NHS, their son Brooklyn’s engagement and beekeeping with Harper during lockdown.

Also joining them in celebrating the start of 2021 was Elizabeth Hurley, 55, who put on a very glamorous display in a plunging black dress as she partied the night away at home with her son Damian, 18.

Goodbye 2020! David and Victoria Beckham lead the UK celebrities saying goodbye to the past year and welcoming in the next as they celebrated New Year's Eve on Thursday

Goodbye 2020! David and Victoria Beckham lead the UK celebrities saying goodbye to the past year and welcoming in the next as they celebrated New Year’s Eve on Thursday

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Victoria penned: ‘Happy New Year!! And thank god it’s over! It’s been a very different year (and a very different Christmas) for so many of us but I’m still so grateful for all the memories we were able to make over the past year. Here’s to 2021! Kisses xx vb’

While her husband David also shared a sweet roundup clip of highlights from 2020.

He wrote: ‘Sending all my love wherever you are in the world. It’s been a challenging year that has taught us so much, especially what’s most important. Here’s to a brighter 2021. Happy New Year.’

Other moments from David and Victoria’s highlights included the former footballer meeting Captain Tom Moore, the fashion designer’s latest collection launch and lots of quality family time spent together. 

NYE... at home edition! Elizabeth Hurley looked sensational as she saw in the New Year with her dapper son Damian

NYE… at home edition! Elizabeth Hurley looked sensational as she saw in the New Year with her dapper son Damian

Highlights: The couple both shared some of their best bits from the past 12 months, including beekeeping with daughter Harper

Time together: Victoria also included images from spending time with her children during the summer

Highlights: The couple both shared some of their best bits from the past 12 months, including beekeeping with daughter Harper (left) during lockdown and spending time with their brood (right)

David wrote: 'Sending all my love wherever you are in the world. It’s been a challenging year that has taught us so much, especially what’s most important. Here’s to a brighter 2021. Happy New Year'

David wrote: ‘Sending all my love wherever you are in the world. It’s been a challenging year that has taught us so much, especially what’s most important. Here’s to a brighter 2021. Happy New Year’

'Thank God it's over!' Victoria said she was 'so grateful' for the memories that were made in 2020 as she shared her video, which included her son Brooklyn's engagement to Nicola Peltz

‘Thank God it’s over!’ Victoria said she was ‘so grateful’ for the memories that were made in 2020 as she shared her video, which included her son Brooklyn’s engagement to Nicola Peltz

Their son Romeo also wished his fo
llowers a Happy New Year as he posed loved-up snaps with girlfriend Mia Regan to the social media platform, penning: ‘I hope everyone has an amazing 2021 🙂 love u all.’

On Monday, Victoria also shared an insight into her potential New Year’s Eve outfit as she modelled a grey dress on Instagram.

The fashion designer, 46, joked ‘F*** it , I still want to look nice!’ as she teased that much like everyone else, she’ll be having a low-key celebration this year.’ 

It comes after couple and their four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, 18, Cruz, and Harper, nine, were among the stars giving their followers an insight into their cosy family Christmas on Friday. 

Current Tier 4 restrictions mean many areas of the country were only allowed to spend Christmas Day with their household, but the Beckhams appeared delighted to be spending the festive period together in their bubble.  

Well wishes: Their son Romeo also shared wished his followers a Happy New Year as he posed loved-up snaps with girlfriend Mia Regan to the social media platform, penning: 'I hope everyone has an amazing 2021 :) love u all'

Well wishes: Their son Romeo also shared wished his followers a Happy New Year as he posed loved-up snaps with girlfriend Mia Regan to the social media platform, penning: ‘I hope everyone has an amazing 2021 🙂 love u all’

Not all bad: Other moments from David and Victoria’s highlights included the former footballer meeting Captain Tom Moore

Cutie: David also included snaps from his time spent together  walking in the country

Not all bad: Other moments from David and Victoria’s highlights included the former footballer meeting Captain Tom Moore, and lots of quality family time spent together out for walks in the country

Family: David emphasised that 2020 had taught people what is important

Family: David emphasised that 2020 had taught people what is important 

Family: David and Victoria spent Christmas with their children, Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 18, Cruz, 15, and Harper, nine, with current Tier 4 restrictions mean many areas of the country were only allowed to spend Christmas Day with their household

Family: David and Victoria spent Christmas with their children, Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 18, Cruz, 15, and Harper, nine, with current Tier 4 restrictions mean many areas of the country were only allowed to spend Christmas Day with their household

The family were all sporting matching navy pyjamas with white piping, while a couple of members of the brood also chose to rock a pair of Ugg slippers and a hat.

David stood in the middle of the snap with his daughter Harper, wearing a red and white Santa hat, while two of his sons sported wooly North Face beanie hats. 

The New Year’s celebrations come as Britain declared a record-high 55,892 coronavirus cases and almost 1,000 more deaths on Thursday, with government scientists warning even a March-style national lockdown with schools mainly closed might not be enough to hold the coronavirus R rate below one.

A grim assessment from SAGE says the new variant behind the spiralling second wave appears so much more contagious that the blanket restrictions imposed in November would be ‘highly unlikely’ to contain the spread.

Closing schools to all but the children of key workers and the vulnerable, as happened in the Spring, could bring the crucial reproduction rate down further but it is still ‘not known’ whether it would succeed in suppressing the outbreak.

Bring it on! Maya Jama confidently posed up a storm as she celebrated New Year's Eve in a sizzling white dress and heels

Bring it on! Maya Jama confidently posed up a storm as she celebrated New Year’s Eve in a sizzling white dress and heels

Feeling positive: The presenter looked sensational as she flaunted her physique

Positive: She told her fans 'praying for a better 2021' after a bit of a 's**t year'

Feeling positive: The presenter looked sensational as she flaunted her physique and told her fans ‘praying for a better 2021’ after a bit of a ‘s**t year’

Looking forward: Helen Flanagan praised our 'amazing NHS and our incredible doctors and nurses and our teachers and keyworkers' in her touching New Year's Eve snap

Looking forward: Helen Flanagan praised our ‘amazing NHS and our incredible doctors and nurses and our teachers and keyworkers’ in her touching New Year’s Eve snap

Ringing it it: Tess Daly revealed she had spent the final day of 2020 reflecting on the year during a riverside walk and thanked the NHS' 'true heroes' as she looked ahead to 2021

Ringing it it: Tess Daly revealed she had spent the final day of 2020 reflecting on the year during a riverside walk and thanked the NHS’ ‘true heroes’ as she looked ahead to 2021

The picture was revealed as Department of Health bosses posted the highest number of positive tests in a day since the disease first reached British soil in January. Officials also announced 964 deaths, following on from yesterday’s grim figure of 981, which was the deadliest day since April.

Despite the dire outlook, many celebs managed to celebrate the end of 2020 and the start of the New Year on Thursday, with Helen Flanagan also taking to Instagram as she posted a snap of daughter Matilda.

She wrote: ‘Happy New Year’s Eve. I think we are all ready for a fresh year. Thinking of all of those that have lost loved ones in 2020, the small business owners, anyone who works in hospitality, people that have struggled with their mental health in lockdown and the new mums of 2020 and the already mums that homeschooled. 

‘Thinking of our amazing NHS and our incredible doctors and nurses and our teachers and keyworkers. Thinking of those that have lost their businesses they have put everything into and those that had to put their dreams on hold. Here’s to a better 2021 and to anyone finding this new lockdown tough we are all in this together. Sending everyone so much love.’ 

Chic: Kirsty Gallagher put on a leggy display in a thigh-split gown as she shared a glamorous throwback snap on New Year's Eve

Stand out! Olivia Bowen rocked a bright pink mini dress and heels ahead of 2021

All dressed up and nowhere to go! Kirsty Gallagher (left) put on a leggy display in a thigh-split gown as she shared a glamorous throwback snap on New Year’s Eve while Olivia Bowen (right) rocked a bright pink mini dress

 

Making her feelings known: Candice Brown told 2020 to 'F off' on New Year's Eve on Thursday as she sported a sizzling black two-piece in a social media clip

Making her feelings known: Candice Brown told 2020 to ‘F off’ on New Year’s Eve on Thursday as she sported a sizzling black two-piece in a social media clip

Cool specs! Sophie Ellis-Bextor stayed positive about the upcoming year as she told fans, 'hopefully I can sing for you in real life at some point in 2021'

Cool specs! Sophie Ellis-Bextor stayed positive about the upcoming year as she told fans, ‘hopefully I can sing for you in real life at some point in 2021’

And Tess Daly shared a radiant snap during a riverside walk and wrote: ‘Long riverside NYE walk today. Reflecting on this year. Looking forwards; like all of us to better times in 2021.  

‘My heart is full of gratitude for those brave & selfless frontline workers who have risked themselves for their country. You are true heroes ❤️ Sending love and wishes for a Happy New Year to all you beautiful souls ❤️ can’t wait til hugs are normal once again.’  

Kirsty Gallagher, 44, put on a leggy display in a thigh-split gown as she shared a glamorous throwback snap on New Year’s Eve.

The presenter showcased her toned legs as she posed up a storm in a chic gown and prepared to usher in 2021. 

She captioned the snap: ‘2020, the year none of us will forget. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the emotion of the last 12 months but tonight we celebrate the light, bravery and courage that came of it…

‘Wishing you all a happy & healthy new year, here’s to a great 2021.’ 

Double celebrations! Another star sure to be celebrating on Thursday was Stacey Solomon, who became engaged to her long-term beau Joe Swash on Christmas Eve

Double celebrations! Another star sure to be celebrating on Thursday was Stacey Solomon, who became engaged to her long-term beau Joe Swash on Christmas Eve

Celebrating in style! Neil Jones marked the occasion at home with his adorable dog and a bottle of Champagne

Celebrating in style! Neil Jones marked the occasion at home with his adorable dog and a bottle of Champagne 

Big night ahead! Holly Ramsay went all out in her chic knitted two-piece as she celebrated New Year's and her birthday

Celebrations: Holly will turn 21 on January 1

Big night ahead! Holly Ramsay went all out in her chic knitted two-piece as she celebrated New Year’s and her birthday

Not long to go mama! Dani Dyer revealed her excitement for 2021 as she's set to welcome her first child

Not long to go mama! Dani Dyer revealed her excitement for 2021 as she’s set to welcome her first child 

While 2016 Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown had slightly stronger feelings towards the end of the year as she told 2020 to ‘F off’ as she sported a sizzling black two-piece in a social media clip. 

Candice has had a challenging year due to her split from husband Liam Macaulay and the coronavirus pandemic.  

In the black and white video posted on New Year’s Eve, she emerged from the ocean and swept her water drenched tresses away from her face. ‘2020 F off,’ the Bake Off star wrote in an accompanying caption.

Another star sure to be celebrating on Thursday was Stacey Solomon, who became engaged to her long-term beau Joe Swash on Christmas Eve.

She gushed: ‘My fiancé. It just doesn’t get old. My first picture with my future husband (sounds so weird) Just wanted to come on here and say, thank you so much for all of your lovely messages and kindness it means the world. Sharing this with you was like telling my family.  

Stunning: Georgia Steel is celebrating New Year's Eve with her pals in Dubai as she shared a hoard of glamorous snaps to Instagram on Thursday

Stunning: Georgia Steel is celebrating New Year’s Eve with her pals in Dubai as she shared a hoard of glamorous snaps to Instagram on Thursday

Year ahead: The reality TV star also shared a flood of sensational selfies on her Instagram stories as she reflected on the 'mad' year of 2020 while heading out for the night in a car

Seeing it out: Georgia said she'd be waving goodbye to 2020 'the right way'

Year ahead: The reality TV star also shared a flood of sensational selfies on her Instagram stories as she reflected on the ‘mad’ year of 2020 while heading out for the night in a car

Glowing into the New Year! Chloe Ferry looked radiant in a jewelled dress as she celebrated with her pal Bethan Kershaw

Glowing into the New Year! Chloe Ferry looked radiant in a jewelled dress as she celebrated with her pal Bethan Kershaw

Looking good! Ellie Brown also made sure to look her best as she turned her peachy posterior on 2020 in a busty blue dress

Dressed up for it: The Love Island star coordinated her tiny blue bag with her low-cut dress

Looking good! Ellie Brown also made sure to look her best as she turned her peachy posterior on 2020 in a busty blue dress

Besties: Ellie also cheekily added that she hopes to not be 'sick' on her pal Stephanie this year

Besties: Ellie also cheekily added that she hopes to not be ‘sick’ on her pal Stephanie this year

‘Thank you for everything in 2020 couldn’t
have done it without you… I can not wait for a fresh new year to begin. Hoping that 2021 brings hope, happiness and health with it. Love you all to the moon and back..’

Love Island’s Georgia Steel was also seen celebrating New Year’s Eve in style as she shared a hoard of glamorous snaps to Instagram. 

The star, 22, flaunted her enviable physique in a plunging red velvet mini dress as she struck a flirty pose in front of Dubai’s stunning cityscape. 

She showed off her toned pegs in the figure-hugging frock as she prepared to head out for a night of fun-filled New Year celebrations with her pals.

Georgia let her dress do all the talking, keeping her accessories minimal and styling her long brunette tresses in a straight fashion across her shoulders. 

Quiet night in! Vicky Pattison opted for a very casual NYE look as she enjoyed some wine and sweets in her loungewear

Selfie time: Holly Hagan shared a throwback selfie for NYE

Quiet night in! Vicky Pattison (left) opted for a very casual NYE look as she enjoyed some wine and sweets in her loungewear while Holly Hagan (right) also opted to share a selfie for the big night

Why hello! Jessica Alves looked sensational as she wished her fans well for the upcoming year, penning: 'Let’s all pray tonight at 00:00 for a better 2021'

Why hello! Jessica Alves looked sensational as she wished her fans well for the upcoming year, penning: ‘Let’s all pray tonight at 00:00 for a better 2021’

Loved-up: Mark Wright dedicated his New Year's Eve post to his 'beautiful wife' Michelle Keegan

Loved-up: Mark Wright dedicated his New Year’s Eve post to his ‘beautiful wife’ Michelle Keegan

Certainly one to remember! Jay Rutland also shared his thoughts on 2020 as he gushed that he couldn't possibly complain as his daughter Serena was born during the year

Certainly one to remember! Jay Rutland also shared his thoughts on 2020 as he gushed that he couldn’t possibly complain as his daughter Serena was born during the year

Keeping it honest: Little Mix star Jade Thirwall kept things VERY real as she joked her 'room was as messy as 2020'

'No such thing as too much sparkle!': Although the UK is under Tier 3 and 4 restrictions, Pixie Lott still managed to embrace a bit of NYE glamour in a shimmering pink mini dress

‘No such thing as too much sparkle!’: Although the UK is under Tier 3 and 4 restrictions, Pixie Lott still managed to embrace a bit of NYE glamour in a shimmering pink mini dress (right) while Jade Thirlwall went for something less glitzy (right)

A quiet night! Jamie Jewitt and Camila Thurlow said they're welcoming in 2021 with some cuddles after welcoming their baby girl Nell this year

A quiet night! Jamie Jewitt and Camila Thurlow said they’re welcoming in 2021 with some cuddles after welcoming their baby girl Nell this year

Alongside her New Year’s Eve post, she penned: ‘I hope you all have a special and blessed new year. I got a feeling 2021 is going to be the best yet and I’m excited’ (sic) 

She revealed that she has had some ‘huge life changes’ this year and urged her fans to remember that ‘everything happens for a reason’ as she positively looked ahead to the New Year.

One short caption read: ‘Ready to see 2020 out the right way’

Before she added: ‘2020 has definitely been a mad year. I had some huge life changes this year, I’m sure many other people have too. Let’s not forget everything happens for a reason and everything we experience in life is to shape us and make us grow. Hard times are just so we appreciate the good.’    

Mark Wright also took to Instagram to share a sweet throwback snap with wife Michelle as he reflected on a difficult 2020. 

Happy New Year! Linda Lusardi also embraced the celebratory feeling in a sparkling dress

Happy New Year! Linda Lusardi also embraced the celebratory feeling in a sparkling dress

Sizzling: Sophia Peschisolido looked fantastic as she wished her followers a Happy New Year

Poser: Max George also opted for an in-the-water snap to celebrate the end of the year

Sizzling: Sophia Peschisolido looked fantastic as she wished her followers a Happy New Year (left) while Max George (right) also opted for an in-the-water snap to celebrate the end of the year

Toasting it in! Lisa Armstrong beamed a smile as she raised a glass to 2021

Toasting it in! Lisa Armstrong beamed a smile as she raised a glass to 2021

He wrote: ‘As the sun has set for the last time in 2020 I thought I’d share one of the first sunsets of the year back in January, before everything went to sh/t! It has been a tough one for sure and I can’t even imagine how tough it has been for some. If you’re reading this, just remember, you have made it this far, keep going you have got this. We will get there…. together. 

‘I also have to say a huge thank you to every single one of you that got involved in my lives during lockdown. I had so many amazing messages over the year about how much they helped so many people but in all honesty you guys helped me! And of course a special thank you to my beautiful wife, I thank my lucky stars every day that I get to do life with you but even more so after this year.

‘So on 2020’s final eve, I want to wish you all a happy new year, cause let’s be honest we’ve earned it!’  

Making the best of it! Olly Murs seemed to be having fun despite the coronavirus restrictions as he played games at home

Making the best of it! Olly Murs seemed to be having fun despite the coronavirus restrictions as he played games at home

Sun-soaked New Year's! Lewis Burton shared a snap with his new love Lottie Tomlinson to end the year

Sun-soaked New Year’s! Lewis Burton shared a snap with his new love Lottie Tomlinson to end the year

And Tamara Ecclestone’s husband Jay Rutland posted a sweet snap with their baby girl Serena and wrote: ‘How can I complain about 2020 when it brought me you. 

‘Happy New Year all and I wish everyone the very best for 2021. 

Continuing the good cheer, Lottie Tomlinson put on a loved-up display with her beau Lewis Burton on Thursday as he uploaded the first pictures of them as a couple to his Instagram account.

The social media star, 22, displayed her petite frame in a floral co-ord as she prepared to celebrate New Year in style on their winter break from an unknown location.

She styled her blonde locks in a loose wave for the series of snaps posted by her beau, 28. He captioned the upload: ‘You’re one of a kind, Happy New Year.’ 

Party in 2021! AJ Pritchard put on a lively display as he sipped wine and held a sparkler for some NYE snaps

That's the spirit! The pro dancer seemed to be having fun

Party in 2021! AJ Pritchard put on a lively display as he sipped wine and held a sparkler for some NYE snaps

Final bit of festivities: AJ also took to Instagram to say he'd spent the last day of 2020 enjoying a stroll in Covent Garden, London, with his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen

Final bit of festivities: AJ also took to Instagram to say he’d spent the last day of 2020 enjoying a stroll in Covent Garden, London, with his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen

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