Hallowe'en Sussex 2022: Strictly, Eastenders, Love Island and music stars brave the weather for this year's Tulleys Shocktober Fest 2022 Black Carpet

By Mark Dunford

Editor and Head of Sport

Published 1st Oct 2022, 08:19 GMT

Updated 3rd Oct 2022, 10:16 GMT

It was a fittingly bleak night at the VIP Press Night for Tulleys Shocktober Fest 2022 on Friday night (September 30).

As the rain came down and wind swept, VIPs and celebrities came out in force to attend the world famous event.

Before taking on the attractions – including new for 2022 Electrick Circus and Doom Town – the VIPs walked the black carpet.

Here are some are pictures from the Black Carpet inlcuidng Shane Richie, Sussex’s own Rag ‘n' Bone Man, Strictly star Neil Jones and Denise Van Outen, who was doing a DJ set on the night.

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Denise Van Outen attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Bkack Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm

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Denise Van Outen attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Bkack Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

General views of the opening night during Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Black Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm

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General views of the opening night during Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Black Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

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Dean Gaffney Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Saffron Lempriere attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

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Saffron Lempriere attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

AJ Bunker attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

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AJ Bunker attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Shane Richie and wife Christie attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest)

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Shane Richie and wife Christie attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest) Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Junior Andre and Princess Andre attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest)

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Junior Andre and Princess Andre attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest) Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Jake Quickenden attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest

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Jake Quickenden attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Chris Hughes (L) and Jake Quickenden (R) attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

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Chris Hughes (L) and Jake Quickenden (R) attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Rochenda Karen Sandall attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

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Rochenda Karen Sandall attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Jaden Ladega attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

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Jaden Ladega attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Coco Lodge attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

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Coco Lodge attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Naomi Isted attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

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Naomi Isted attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Thomas Gray and Jack Cope attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest)

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Thomas Gray and Jack Cope attend Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest) Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: A general view of the opening night during Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Bkack Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm

. CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: A general view of the opening night during Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):Tulleys Shocktober Fest 2022 - The Black Carpet

CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: A general view of the opening night during Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Bkack Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Denise Van Outen attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Bkack Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm

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Denise Van Outen attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Bkack Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

General views of the opening night during Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Black Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm

2. Tulleys Shocktober Fest 2022 - The Black Carpet

General views of the opening night during Tulleys Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on September 30, 2022 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):The VIPs and celebrities at this year's Black Carpet at the world famous Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Dean Gaffney

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Dean Gaffney Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

Saffron Lempriere attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest):

4. Tulleys Shocktober Fest 2022 - The Black Carpet

Saffron Lempriere attends Tulleys Shocktober Fest (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Stuart Wilson/Getty Images for Tulleys Shocktober Fest): Photo: Stuart C. Wilson:Getty

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