David Attenborough wins Best Presenter at National Television Awards
The National Television Awards saw David Attenborough take Best Presenter, This Morning win daytime, and Alan Carr receive a special recognition gong.
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The National Television Awards took place at the O2 in London, with the biggest individual prize going to Sir David Attenborough. The 100-year-old broadcaster, who was not present at the ceremony, beat Ant and Dec for the Best Presenter award, marking the second year in a row the duo have lost the crown. They were previously beaten by Gary Lineker in 2024.
This Morning won the daytime category, with Ben Shepherd paying tribute to his former colleagues at Good Morning Britain during the acceptance speech. The show's victory was one of several highlights on a night that also saw Alan Carr receive the Special Recognition Award, serenaded by his Celebrity Traitors co-stars, including Kate Garraway.
Celebrity Traitors also picked up a win, while Clarkson's Farm took the competitive reality docuseries category. Elsewhere, Loose Women presenter Olivia Atwood and Pete Wicks made their first official TV appearance as a couple on the red carpet.
The ceremony featured an all-female shortlist for the Best Drama Performance award for the first time, with nominees including Sheridan Smith and Vicky McClure. The public voted across all categories, from the long list to the final winners.
Graham Norton, nominated in the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment category, said the night was a reminder of the strength of British broadcasting. "When you see the clips of all the shows that are nominated, it's like, oh yeah, I forgot about that one," he said. "You realize how many great shows are still being made in this country."
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Key Claims
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| Claim | Channel 5 | ITV |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Carr received a special award. | ||
| Ant & Dec lost the best presenter award to Gary Lineker last year. | · | |
| Celebrity Traitors won an award. | · | |
| Clarkson's Farm won in the competitive reality docuseries category. | · | |
| David Attenborough won Best Presenter at the National Television Awards, beating Ant and Dec. | · | |
| Graham Norton was nominated in the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment category. | · | |
| The Best Drama Performance shortlist is all-female for the first time. | · | |
| The National Television Awards are entirely voted for by the public. | · | |
| This Morning won the daytime category at the National Television Awards. | · | |
| Voting for the awards closed this afternoon. | · |
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This was a pre-ceremony preview, focusing on the event's build-up, the all-female drama shortlist, and Ant and Dec's attempt to regain the Best Presenter crown. It also highlighted the rivalry between ITV daytime shows and included a light-hearted interview with Graham Norton.
- “For the first time ever, we have a all-female shortlist in a Best Drama Performance category, including Sheridan Smith and Vicky McClure.”
- “Ant & Dec, as you said, they want their crown back for Best Presenter.”
- “I think in terms of broadcast media, we still do really well here. And tonight's a great reminder of that.”
This was a post-ceremony report, focusing on the winners and emotional moments. It highlighted This Morning's daytime win, Alan Carr's special recognition, and David Attenborough's victory over Ant and Dec, noting that Attenborough did not attend.
- “This morning came up victorious in the daytime category.”
- “After more than two decades dominating Best Presenter Ant and Dec were beaten again this time by David Attenborough.”
- “Sir David Attenborough. He wasn't able to attend the ceremony but 100 years old one of Britain's most trusted voices picked up the biggest individual prize of the night.”
A very brief post-ceremony summary, listing a few winners without detail. It mentioned Alan Carr's special gong, Celebrity Traitors' win, and Clarkson's Farm's victory in the competitive reality docuseries category.
- “Alan Carr was given a special gong with Celebrity Traitors also getting a win.”
- “Anne Clarkson's Farm won in the competitive reality docuseries category.”
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