Delta Goodrem, Candice Warner and Sarah Harris show off their outfits ahead of the Melbourne Cup

Delta Goodrem stole the show at the 2021 Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, turning heads as she walked through the star-studded Birdcage at Flemington racecourse in a unique green playsuit with a giant pink bow fastened at the waist.

The Born To Try songstress looked absolutely breathtaking in the colourful ensemble, which she teamed with a  bright pink wide-brimmed hat and pale pink strappy stilettos.

The singer, 36, beamed as she greeted other celebrities, who were thrilled to finally be able to celebrate the race that stops the nation following months of lockdown.

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Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Delta said she was ‘very excited’ to be in Melbourne to also see her family after months in lockdown.

‘I was just stoked to be hanging out with everyone, seeing people and seeing my family,’ she said.

‘I think that we won’t take that for granted. And I guess that’s a gift to us to know that it’s been so tough for all of us these last couple of years, and hopefully this marks a really exciting comeback for all of us.’

She also said she was happy to have an opportunity to get dressed up again after spending months in tracksuit pants.

Meanwhile, Love Island star-turned-WAG Tayla Damir turned heads in a backless animal print frock.

The 24-year-old brunette, who is engaged to AFL star Nathan Broad, also had a gold crown placed in her hair.

She also went for gold for her accessories – dainty strappy sandals and a box clutch.

‘One sleep,’ she excitedly wrote on Instagram Stories on Monday ahead of the Melbourne Cup.

Michelle Payne ditched the riding boots for a pair of high heels as she attended the world famous event at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.

The 36-year-old turned heads in a eighties-style mint green backless peplum dress and a tinsel-themed fascinator as she posed next to the race track.

She teamed the skin-baring bubble frock with strappy green stilettos and a big smile.

‘It’s Cup Day!!! A day that changed my life forever. Can’t wait to be a part of the coverage @10sportau for our greatest race The Melbourne Cup at one of the most prestigious a racecourses in the world,’ she wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Jessica Rowe, 51, opted for a ‘homemade’ outfit, which consisted of a hat designed to look like an egg.

The famed TV journalist also donned a figure-hugging white cocktail dress as she prepared to celebrate the Melbourne Cup at home in Sydney.

‘Sunny side up!! My homemade Melbourne Cup outfit in honour of my Victorian pals who are seeing life open up again!’ she captioned the post.

‘The hat is from my Mothers Day “breakfast in bed” collection. #craphousewife #sunnysideup #friedegghat #melbournecupathome #fashion’.

Candice Warner, 36, looked elegant in a red one-shoulder figure-hugging cocktail dress with a single short ruffle sleeve.

The former ironwoman and cricket WAG accessorised with a matching wide-brim red hat, and donned strappy gold stilettos.

Sharing a series of photos of herself on Instagram on Tuesday, Candice revealed that while she wouldn’t be in Melbourne for the race, she’d still be celebrating at Sydney’s Coogee Beach.

‘Gearing up to celebrate the @Lexus Melbourne Cup,’ she captioned the post.

‘While I’m not at @FlemingtonVRC this year, I’m excited to be bringing a touch of the Melbourne Cup Carnival to Sydney today! Tune in on @channel10au for all the action.’

Turning out early at Flemington Racecourse were media personalities including Sarah Harris, Angela Bishop and Rob Mills.

Like Candice, Sarah, 40, also opted for red, stepping out in a figure-skimming red dress, which sat off one shoulder.

The Studio 10 host rounded out her chic ensemble with a pair of strappy gold stilettos and a red geometric headpiece.

Sarah’s Studio 10 colleague Angela, 54, donned a colourful floral-print mini-dress with ruffle detailing.

The entertainment reporter also wore nude-coloured pointy-toe stilettos and an ornate gold headpiece.

Rob looked smart in a light brown three-piece suit, which he teamed with glasses, a blue floral tie and dark brown loafers.

The 39-year-old singer and actor happily posed for photos ahead of the event alongside Channel 10 weather presenter Kate Fairbairn, who looked lovely in lilac. 

Olivia Molly Rogers donned a lemon-coloured figure-hugging long dress, with an oversize collar adorned with yellow pearls.

The 29-year-old Miss Universe Australia 2017 rounded out her ensemble with yellow heels, a small red handbag and a red headband.

Studio 10 host Tristan MacManus looked dashing in a three-piece blue pinstripe suit.

The 39-year-old rounded out his ensemble with a pale blue shirt and patterned tie, and he also donned black brogues.

Kris Smith looked ready for summer in a pair of white pants, which he wore cuffed around the ankles.

The 43-year-old model also wore a white shirt and blue and white polka dot tie underneath a grey and white pinstripe blazer.

Kris rounded out his ensemble with a pair of navy blue suede loafers and round sunglasses.

Melissa Leong stood out from the crowd in a navy blue strapless dress with a giant bow at the waist.

The 39-year-old MasterChef judge also wore a bright pink wrap with puffy sleeves, and accessorised with mint green heels.

She carried a small black handbag and donned a black and pink headband over her bobbed hair.