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Olivia Williams

Grand National 2022: Celebrities seen at Aintree including stars of Coronation Street and Hollyoaks

A number of celebrities were spotted celebrating the final day of the Grand National at Aintree racecourse today.

Liverpool is no stranger to high profile names, but the festival seems to attract more than ever. Over the years many of the great and the good have been spotted at the Grand National.

This year is no different. TV stars such as former Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter and former Love Islander Chris Hughes were seen soaking up the experience. The Queen's eldest granddaughter Zara Phillips was also spotted up in the box, along with her husband former England rugby player Mike Tindall.

READ MORE: Grand National 2022 live: Results and winners, racecard, times, tips, and final 40 runners

'Paddy the Baddy' is also among those at Aintree for the big day. The mixed martial artist from Huyton has been spotted at the racecourse, kitted out in a navy suit, white shirt and burgundy tie. Retired jockey Thomas Messenger shared a photo of himself and Paddy at the racecourse today.

He captioned the photo: “Me and the Baddy”. Paddy’s girlfriend, Laura Gregory, also shared photos on Instagram before the two headed off to Aintree together.

In the photos, Laura poses alone as well as with Paddy. Alongside the images, she wrote: “Racers with my Bae”. Other celebs spotted at Aintree racecourse today include former footballer Chris Kamara and X-Factor star Marcus Collins.

On the final day of the three day festival it's a sold out crowd for the world’s most famous steeplechase the Grand National. More than 90,000 people are packing out the stands and looking glamorous while they do it.

Take a look in our gallery above to see which celebs have donned their finest clothes and headed for a day of fun in the sun at Aintree Racecourse.

The Randox Grand National 2022 kicked off on Thursday, April 7 and is concluding today, Saturday, April 9. It is held at Aintree racecourse.

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