DECLAN Rice tried his luck at hiding from cameras on Monday evening as he arrived to the Fashion Awards in the same taxi as This Morning presenter Cat Deeley.
The Arsenal ace, 26, appeared keen to keep a low profile during the outing to, where he was joined by newly-single Cat, 49.
Declan Rice ducked away from cameras on Monday night as he arrived to the Fashion Awards on Monday night in a taxi with Cat DeeleyCredit: Splash
Declan (front right) placed his head towards the ground away from the cameras, while Cat smiledCredit: James Curley
Everyone else in the cab appeared raring to go for the evening of fashionCredit: James Curley
Declan even went as far as ducking his head inside the taxi while on his way to the event with Cat, who happily smiled for the cameras.
Cat, , donned a festive burgundy mini dress with sequin embellishing.
She arrived to the awards alongside footballer Declan as they shared a car together, alongside a group of other pals.
The duo both attended the bash with brand L’Oreal Paris, which Declan is currently working with on a campaign.
While Cat appeared in high spirits, Declan was seen trying to swerve cameras several times, first ducking in the car before then keeping his distance from Cat outside and placing his head into his hands.
Declan did perk up when he hit the red carpet, smiling for pictures as he looked suave in a black suit.
Cat announced that she had split from her husband Patrick in July after 13 years of marriage, citing that “no other parties” were involved.
While Declan is in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Lauren Fryer, whom he has known since school and started dating when they were 17, respectively.
The Fashion Awards, which were held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, also welcomed stars such as Maya Jama and Amanda Holden – with .
Appearing to have a ball, Cat shared snaps to Instagram as she partied with the likes of Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick inside.
She later appeared to have trouble getting in and out of the evening’s after party, deciding to call it a night in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Declan, however, refrained from posting any insight of the night on his social channels.
Decribing the footballer as a “really nice chap”, Cat referenced their night out during Tuesday’s This Morning.
Her co-host, Ben Shephard, appeared to be a fan of Declan’s as he told the camera: “Cat Deeley was at a Christmas do last night, she only spent the night with Declan Rice!”
Quick to clear up that she didn’t “spend the night” with the sportsman, Cat interjected: “I didn’t, no, wow wow wow.”
“Sorry, they got a car to the event together,” corrected Ben.
Cat then explained: “He was a really nice chap. Really nice.”
West Ham supporter Ben then said: “One of west ham’s finest, we’ve let Arsenal have him and he’s doing amazing things.”
The footballer even had his head in his hands after leaving the carCredit: James Curley
The pair both attended the event with beauty brand L’Oreal ParisCredit: James Curley
Declan kept his distance once the duo were out of the taxiCredit: James Curley
Cat and her This Morning co-star Ben caught up about Cat’s evening live on-airCredit: Getty
Declan, now 26, has been with his girlfriend Lauren since they were 17Credit: Instagram @laurenfryer_ 
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