David Tennant wears a Doctor Who badge at the Rolling Stone 2023 Awards, ahead of his highly anticipated return to the sci-fi series

David Tennant cut a friendly figure as he attended the star-studded 2023 Rolling Stone Awards at London’s Camden Roundhouse on Thursday.

The actor, 52, wore a Tardis badge on his lapel ahead of his long-awaited return to his role as the infamous Time Lord in Doctor Who on Saturday.

David looked stylish in his quirky blazer and matching waistcoat with a metallic leopard print and silver brooch.

He completed the ensemble with a pair of smart black trousers and slipped his feet into a pair of shiny dress shoes.

David returns to the series alongside Catherine Tate as his companion Donna Noble for three specials celebrating the show’s 60th anniversary.

Back with a bang: The actor wore a Tardis badge on his lapel ahead of his long-awaited return to his role as the infamous Time Lord in Doctor Who on Saturday

The first ever Rolling Stone UK Awards, in association with Remy Martin, celebrates music and will induct 13 winners into the Rolling Stone UK Hall of Fame.

Taking place at London’s Camden Roundhouse, comedian Munya Chawaw, 30, will host the event, which will feature live performances. The ceremony is sponsored by Volvo.

Ozzy Osbourne receives the Icon Award.

The Prince of Darkness, 74, who rose to fame in the 1970s as the singer of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, will not perform but will give a speech at the ceremony.

For the Artist Award, Jessie Ware is up against Raye, Grian Chatten, J Hus, Jorja Smith and Romy.

Dua Lipa will compete against Ellie Goulding, Kenya Grace, Dave & Central Cee and Pink Pantheres for Best Song.

Ren, Maisie Peters, Wunderhorse, Olivia Dean, Nia Archives and ShyGirl are all in the running for the Breakthrough Award.

Nova Twins, Loyle Carner, Yungblud, Elton John, Louis Tomlinson and Rina Sawayama have been nominated in the Live Act category.

Suave: David looked stylish in his quirky blazer and matching waistcoat with a metallic leopard print and silver brooch

Dressed to impress: He completed the ensemble with a pair of smart black trousers and slipped his feet into a pair of shiny dress shoes

Bag Together: David returns to the series alongside Catherine Tate as his companion Donna Noble for three specials celebrating the show’s 60th anniversary

Blur – The Ballad of Darren, Raye – My 21st Century Blues, J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard, Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy, Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying, Romy – Mid Air, Niall Horan – The Show and The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling has a chance to win the Album Award.

Glastonbury, End Of The Road, Reading & Leeds, Download, Green Man and Wide Awake will compete against each other for Best Festival.

Rolling Stone magazine was originally founded in San Francisco in 1967 with John Lennon on the cover. Rolling Stone UK was founded two years ago.

Old school: The star wore his dark brown locks to one side

Beaming: David couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he arrived at the VIP event

Head of Events at Roundhouse Rhian Pressley said: “We are delighted to be hosting the first ever Rolling Stone UK Awards. It promises to be a special evening with some brilliant artists.

‘With Roundhouse’s incredible music history, we have a similar synergy with the magazine.

‘And that is to celebrate those with talent, who want to break the mold, push the boundaries and succeed in their artistic field.’