Former NRL star Beau Ryan shimmers in a sequinned pink frock at Sydney’s Mardi Gras festival


Beau Ryan shimmers in a sequinned pink frock at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – as Fiona Falkiner, Imogen Anthony, Alli Simpson and a bevy of celebrities join the festivities

He’s the former NRL star and radio presenter who landed his first TV hosting gig with The Amazing Race Australia.

And on Saturday, Beau Ryan, 34, shimmered in a pink frock as he channelled his drag alter ego at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival.

The loveable hunk shared a photo of himself posing in the the sequinned dress along with his Dancing With The Stars partner Megan Wragg.

Razzle dazzle! Beau Ryan (right) shimmered in a sequinned pink frock as he attended Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with his Dancing With The Stars dance partner Megan Wragg (left) on Saturday

Beau wrapped his arm around his dance partner while holding a large pink feathered fan and smiling for the camera.

Megan also made a style statement in a sparkly pink costume with silver diamonds and a sequinned collar.

Beau and Megan weren’t the only ones who celebrated the annual festivities as Fiona Falkiner also sparkled in sliver mini dress.

'Shiny disco ball!' Beau and Megan weren't the only ones who celebrated the annual festivities as Fiona Falkiner (pictured) also sparkled in sliver mini dress

‘Shiny disco ball!’ Beau and Megan weren’t the only ones who celebrated the annual festivities as Fiona Falkiner (pictured) also sparkled in sliver mini dress

The former Biggest Loser star showed off her pins in the frock as she posed ahead of the event.

She accessorised the ensemble with a pair of white sneakers, pink earrings and had her hair braided on one side.

‘Shiny disco ball!’ she captioned the photo on Instagram.

Colourful! Imogen Anthony (pictured) unleashed her inner razzle dazzle as she shared a video while getting ready to celebrate the event to Instagram

Colourful! Imogen Anthony (pictured) unleashed her inner razzle dazzle as she shared a video while getting ready to celebrate the event to Instagram

Imogen Anthony also unleashed her inner razzle dazzle as she shared a video while getting ready to celebrate the event to Instagram.

The 29-year-old blonde wore a snake themed ensemble and dramatic palette of makeup consisting of a smoky green eye.

She completed her look with green and blue glitter on her collarbone and along her arms.

Strik a pose! Australian model Alli Simpson (pictured) also joined the festivities, wearing a colourful T-shirt and denim shorts

Strik a pose! Australian model Alli Simpson (pictured) also joined the festivities, wearing a colourful T-shirt and denim shorts

Australian model Alli Simpson also joined the festivities, wearing a colourful T-shirt and denim shorts.

She also opted for a dramatic palette of make up consisting of a red lip, eyeliner and glitter eyeshadow.

Alli shared a video of herself ahead of the event to Instagram, writing: ‘Getting ready for the Boohoo and Afterpay Mardi Gras party!!’

Making a statement! Alli also opted for a dramatic palette of make up consisting of a red lip, eyeliner and glitter eyeshadow

Making a statement! Alli also opted for a dramatic palette of make up consisting of a red lip, eyeliner and glitter eyeshadow

Meanwhile, Love Island’s Cassie Lansdell showed off her toned stomach in a leather black crop top and white printed bottoms.

She styled her blonde locks in a ponytail and wore dramatic eye makeup complete with jewels.

‘Mari Gras ready!,’ she captioned a video of herself on the way to the event.

On her way! Love Island's Cassie Lansdell (pictured) showed off her toned stomach in a leather black crop top

Cute! She styled her blonde locks in a ponytail and wore dramatic eye makeup

‘Mardi Gras ready!’ Love Island’s Cassie Lansdell (pictured) showed off her toned stomach in a leather black crop top and white printed bottoms

Former Studio 10 co-host Jessica Rowe shared a celebratory photo to Instagram alongside panellist Denise Drysdale.

Jessica wore a colourful shirt complete with yellow tassels on the sleeves and was all smiles as she posed for the camera.

Meanwhile, Denise wore a printed black shirt along with colourful feathers and opted for a neutral palette of makeup.

Time to celebrate!  Former Studio 10 host Jessica Rowe (left) also posed with panellist Denise Drysdale (right) ahead of the festival

Time to celebrate!  Former Studio 10 host Jessica Rowe (left) also posed with panellist Denise Drysdale (right) ahead of the festival