Glamour model Rhian Sugden said she has gone into a "full meltdown" after learning a recent cervical screening detected abnormal cells and that she is now on a waiting list for a colposcopy.
The 38-year-old told followers on Instagram that the result left her "secretly freaking out" and that she had previously required treatment after a similar finding in her early 20s. A colposcopy is used to take a closer look at the cervix and, if necessary, a small biopsy may be taken.
Cervical screening involves testing for human papillomavirus, or HPV, which is associated with the vast majority of cervical cancers. If HPV is detected, laboratory tests assess whether cervical cells have changed; when abnormal cells are identified patients are usually recalled for further examination such as colposcopy. Most HPV infections are transient and harmless, but a small number of strains can lead to cell changes over time. In the U.K., routine HPV vaccination began for girls in 2008 and was extended to boys in 2019.
Sugden, who has shared health and body-image updates with her large social-media following, said she was "stressed out" but urged others not to delay screening. She wrote that she was "having a mini wobble" and asked followers for support as she awaited her appointment. Her post followed recent social-media updates in which she showcased the results of breast-reduction surgery she underwent in June.
In a separate note from the entertainment and fashion world, the ELLE Awards in London on Tuesday night proved a showcase for bold red-carpet styling, with several well-known models, presenters and musicians attracting attention as they left the Brasserie Zédel.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a short, form-fitting black ruched dress that highlighted her silhouette as she exited the venue, while model Adwoa Aboah opted for a sheer black lace mini dress paired with opaque tights and stilettos. Football pundit and former player Alex Scott and singer Jess Glynne left holding hands in coordinating latex looks; Scott's dress was cinched at the waist with a corset and featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and a small train.
Actress and presenter Jameela Jamil appeared in a small black mini dress with feathered detailing, complemented by stockings and high heels. Munroe Bergdorf chose a flowing white dress with long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline, while Erin O'Connor arrived in a sleeveless, figure-hugging black dress with a leg split. Clara Amfo wore a bright purple dress with a leg split, and Alexa Chung opted for a short-sleeved cream lace floral dress.
Other attendees included footballer Leah Williamson in a more casual black ensemble, former England defender Lucy Bronze in a tailored jacket and trousers, and actor Will Poulter in a double-breasted tuxedo. Performers and public figures such as Stormzy and Daphne Guinness were also pictured leaving the event.
Organisers and photographers noted a mix of classic and avant-garde looks on the night, with several guests embracing sheer fabrics, corsetry and latex. The ELLE Awards continue to serve as a high-profile platform in London for fashion statements that draw both mainstream and social-media attention.
Sugden's post underscores the public-health message often reiterated by medical professionals and charities: routine cervical screening is intended to pick up cell changes early, when treatment is most effective. She did not provide further medical details about her condition beyond what she shared on social media. Medical guidance recommends that anyone with concerns about cervical screening results consult their health-care provider for personalised advice and information about the next steps in assessment and care.