National Television Awards 2024 WINNERS: Ant and Dec scoop Presenter prize for the 23RD TIME while Mr Bates Vs The Post Office is the big winner

Ant and Dec were awarded the Best Presenter honour for a record 23rd time as they led the big winners at the 2024 National Television Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday night.

The pair were once given the coveted prize, and joined big winners on the night such as Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, The Chase and Strictly Come Dancing.

During their speech, Ant and Dec also offered insight into how their ‘lives have changed’ in recent years since becoming parents.

In April, Ant welcomed his first child with wife Anne-Marie, a son named Wilder, while Dec has daughter Isla, six, and son Jack, two, with his wife Ali. 

Dec said: ‘Our lives have changed so unbelievably, over the last six years since we got very small children. 

Mr Bates vs The Post Office was the other big winner of the night, scooping three prizes including Serial Drama Performance for star Toby Jones (pictured)

‘Now we’re going back to dirty nappies and the school run. My little girl Isla she said ”good luck Daddy I hope you win the trophy, take my lip balm it may give you good luck,” before holding up the balm his daughter had given him.’

While Ant and Dec continued their record-breaking winning streak, it was Mr Bates Vs The Post Office who were the big champions of the night, with three prizes.

Toby Jones was awarded the prize for Serial Drama Performance for his critically-acclaimed performance in the series.

In his speech, the actor offered his congratulations to the real-life Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates, after he tied the knot with his longtime partner Susanne on Richard Branson’s private island at the weekend. 

He added: ‘This is an extraordinary project, brilliantly commissioned, directed with flare, and the best actors I could possibly hope to work with. I’m really honoured.’

Mr Bates vs The Post Office drew renewed public attention to the subpostmasters who were wrongly prosecuted during the Horizon IT scandal, and this was also recognised with the ceremony’s Impact Award later in the evening.

Sub-postmaster Jo Hamilton took to the stage, and during the speech slammed the government’s response to the scandal.

She said that despite the appointment of a new Labour government, ‘nothing has changed,’ and sub-postmasters are yet to receive compensation. 

The pair were once given the coveted prize, and beat out tough competition including Alison Hammond and Claudia Winkleman 

During their speech, Ant and Dec also offered insight into how their ‘lives have changed’ in recent years since becoming parents

This Morning suffered a shock loss, with the ITV1 show missing out on the coveted Daytime prize to fan-favourite The Chase

Toby Jones was awarded the prize for Serial Drama Performance for his critically-acclaimed performance in Mr Bates Vs The Post Office

Mr Bates vs The Post Office drew renewed public attention to the subpostmasters who were wrongly prosecuted during the Horizon IT scandal, and this was also recognised with the ceremony’s Impact Award later in the evening

Stacey Solomon brought the first shock early in the evening, beating fan-favourite Jeremy Clarkson to win the Factual Entertainment prize for Sort Your Life Out 

Davina McCall fought back tears as she was awarded the Special Recognition Prize by her longtime friend Hannah Waddingham

The Ted Lasso star stunned in a black and silver sequinned gown as she paid tribute to Davina, and her 25-year TV career

Breaking down, the star paid tribute to her partner Michael Douglas, saying: ‘Thank you, I love being on this journey with you, you make me a better person and you make me so happy’

The presenter was supported by her son Zach and sister Jemma as she took to the stage, after beating out favourites such as Gogglebox and Clarkson’s Farm 

She said: ‘I want to say thank you to all of my colleagues who are behind me, and without strength in numbers we wouldn’t have got to where we are.

‘And the public got right behind us and changed, literally changed, everything.

‘What I would like you to know is I went to Westminster a couple of weeks back and say the new Minister. And trust me, nothing has changed.’

‘Out of a group of 555, more than 300 haven’t been paid yet including Sir Alan Bates.

‘But he has a plan. So when he gets back to the nation for help, please be there to support him. Thank you.’

The series was also awarded the prize for Returning Drama, with star Monica Dolan saying: ‘To win this award voted for by the public is absolutely incredible.’

This Morning suffered a shock loss, with the ITV1 show missing out on the coveted Daytime prize to fan-favourite The Chase.

It came after a challenging year for the show, which saw Holly Willoughby depart in October, before being replaced by Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard. 

Announcing her departure at the time, she revealed she had made the decision for ‘herself and her family’.

Holly’s stalker Gavin Plumb was jailed for a minimum of 16 years last month, following his convictions for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder the television presenter.

Two months after Cat and Ben took over the ITV show, viewing figures plummeted by half.

Ben and Cat were officially announced as the new This Morning hosts in February after months of whispers.

Sources at the channel said that they were ‘thrilled’ at the signing of the pair after ‘so many obstacles had to be negotiated to get there’.

The Mail first revealed that the duo were top of the list but in December Cat turned down the role because she wasn’t able to commit the time to the programme.

However, after further negotiations and the offer of more money, she agreed. One source said: ‘Cat was the one they wanted all along and finally they have her. It is incredible news for them.’

Davina McCall fought back tears as she was awarded the Special Recognition Prize by her longtime friend Hannah Waddingham.

She said: ‘Thank you so much, this means so much. I can’t even begin to tell you, I don’t even know where to start.

‘I love my job, I feel so priviliged to be able to share it with you. You might like some of it, not all of it. I’ve presented some Turkeys, I know!’

Struggling to contain her excitement, Stacey gushed: ‘It’s the hardest show ever to make and they work so, so hard. My amazing co-presenters’

After gracing the red carpet in a strapless red satin dress, Stacey posed up a storm in hand with her gong in hand

Kate Garraway also made an emotional appearance on the stage, as she was awarded the Authored Documentary prize for her programme Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story

‘We’ve all been vulnerable, we’ve all struggled, we’ve all lost someone or are grieiving someone and it’s okay to need love and support,’ Kate added

The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Awards was given to I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! for the fifth time

Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly joined by some of last year’s lineup, including winner Sam Thompson

Struggling to contain himself, a giddy Sam shouted to pal Pete Wicks: ‘Look I’m on stage!’ before describing his time on the show ‘as the greatest experience of his life’

After accepting the award from Holly Willoughby, Ant and Dec joined Sam, Danielle Harold (far left) and Marvin Humes (far right) posing backstage with the award

The Traitors was awarded the Reality Competition prize, with host Claudia Winkleman joined by winner Harry Clarke, runner-up Mollie and contestants Diane Carson and Jaz Singh

With the third series set to hit screens next year, Claudia said: ‘We are nothing without our wonderful cast and we really hope you like the next series!’

Passing the award to runner-up Mollie Pearce, Claudia quipped: ‘This is yours, Harry you already won, thank you!’

And following his character Paul Foreman’s heartbreaking death on Monday night, Coronation Street’s Peter Ash was honoured with the award for Serial Drama Performance

Paying tribute to his co-stars, including Daniel Brocklebank, he said: ‘This is honestly incredible thank you so much for everyone who voted to me’

As he prepares to take to the road for a nationwide tour next year, Olly Murs delivered a medley of his biggest hits during the show

Breaking down as she reflected on the early moments of her career, the star paid tribute to her longtime partner Michael Douglas, saying: ‘Thank you, I love being on this journey with you, you make me a better person and you make me so happy. Thank you.’

Stacey Solomon brought the first shock early in the evening, beating fan-favourite Jeremy Clarkson to win the Factual Entertainment prize for Sort Your Life Out.

The presenter, 34, was supported by her son Zach, 18, and sister Jemma as she took to the stage, after beating out favourites such as Gogglebox and Clarkson’s Farm.

Struggling to contain her excitement, Stacey gushed: ‘It’s the hardest show ever to make and they work so, so hard. My amazing co-presenters. 

‘I’m so grateful I get to do a show like this, I want to thank the families who let us into their homes. If it wasn’t for the families, who opened their hearts to us, there wouldn’t be no Sort Your Life Out.’

Stacey finished her speech by thanking her husband Joe Swash, and her five children.

Kate Garraway also made an emotional appearance on the stage, as she was awarded the Authored Documentary prize for her programme Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story – a film about her late husband’s battle with Covid.

‘We’re halfway through our first year of firsts – first Easters, first birthdays – without Derek,’ Kate said. She brought her children Darcey, 17, and Billy, 11, onto the stage to accept the award.

‘We’ve all been vulnerable, we’ve all struggled, we’ve all lost someone or are grieiving someone and it’s okay to need love and support,’ Kate added.

‘We need a system that catches us when we fall, doesn’t try to catch us out.’

The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Awards was given to I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! for the fifth time, with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly joined by some of last year’s lineup, including winner Sam Thompson.

Struggling to contain himself, a giddy Sam shouted to pal Pete Wicks: ‘Look I’m on stage!’ before describing his time on the show ‘as the greatest experience of his life.’

BBC megahit The Traitors was awarded the Reality Competition prize, with host Claudia Winkleman joined by winner Harry Clarke on the stage.

With the third series set to hit screens next year, Claudia said: ‘We are nothing without our wonderful cast and we really hope you like the next series!’

Passing the award to runner-up Mollie Pearce, Claudia quipped: ‘This is yours, Harry you already won, thank you!’

Mrs Brown’s Boys was awarded the prize for Comedy, beating out favourites such as Ghosts and Brassic

Star and creator Brendan O’Carroll was joined by the show’s cast as he accepted the award

Host Joel Dommett kicked off the ceremony with a tongue-in-cheek musical number paying homage to the shows nominated

And following his character Paul Foreman’s heartbreaking death on Monday night, Coronation Street’s Peter Ash was honoured with the award for Serial Drama Performance.

Paying tribute to his co-stars, including Daniel Brocklebank, he said: ‘This is honestly incredible thank you so much for everyone who voted to me. 

‘What a way to end my six years on Corrie, on a personal note I want to thank my family and friends and loved ones, who were always supporting me and love me no matter what.

‘A massive thank you to the MND association. They have helped me wtih this storyline massively from day one. 

‘Please do support them if you can, and one day hopefully, we can find a cure. And to my amazing Corrie colleagues, I love you all so much.

‘Finally my amazing cast members I love you all. Daniel Brocklebank, my on-screen partner.

‘I love you mate I couldn’t have wished with anyone to have done this storyline, my true friend for life I’ve made. Dan, thank you so much. I’d like to dedicate this to the MND community.’

While Saturday night favourite The 1% Club was awarded the prize for Quiz Game Show, host Lee Mack was absent from the ceremony.

Netflix megahit Bridgerton was given the prize for Returning Drama, after its third series hit screens earlier this year. 

Mrs Brown’s Boys was awarded the prize for Comedy, beating out favourites such as Ghosts and Brassic. 

Ahead of the ceremony, Holly Willoughby made her red carpet return as she joined This Morning successors Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.

The presenter left the ITV morning show last October before her replacements Cat and Ben were finally whisked in in March. 

Beaming from ear to ear, Holly, 43, wowed in a glitzy strapless silver and black dress featuring a high leg slit.  

Meanwhile Cat, 47, looked sensational as she put on a stunning display in a simple silk red one-shoulder midi dress with gold strappy heels. 

Posing beside her co-host, Ben looked ever his dashing self as he got suited and booted for to attend the awards for the first time since becoming This Morning’s new hosts. 

Davina looked incredible as she showcased her toned physique in a dark brown strapless PVC dress with a mermaid skirt. 

Beaming in the snaps, the fitness fanatic completed the look with a fun pair of leopard print heels. 

Ahead of the ceremony, Holly Willoughby (left) made her red carpet return as she joined This Morning successors Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard (right) 

Davina McCall looked incredible as she showcased her toned physique in a dark brown strapless PVC dress with a mermaid skirt

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan  kept it stylish as they matched each other in sophisticated black suits.

The presenter left the ITV morning show last October before her replacements Cat and Ben were finally whisked in in March

Cat, 47, looked sensational as she put on a stunning display in a simple silk red one-shoulder midi dress with gold strappy heels

Mark and Michelle kept it stylish as they matched each other in sophisticated black suits. 

The Fool Me Once actress opted for a pin stripe long-sleeved mini dress with a dramatic matching scarf, opaque tights and little black heels. 

The star transformed her brunette locks as she added a fringe for the evening and piled her hair up in a stylish bun.  

Vicky McClure appeared to embrace her inner rock chic as she donned a strapless black PVC fitted dress. 

The Line Of Duty star completed the look with some black strappy heels and chunky gold bangles as she appeared a world away from her usual police detective self. 

Rochelle appeared to channel her inner Tinkerbell as she wore a multi-layered green dress featuring a fitted green middle and floaty mesh skirt. 

Enhancing her cleavage with some bright green panels, the star put on a very leggy display in the dress as she posed beside her husband Marvin Humes.  

Helen put on a very leggy display as she opted for a risque black mini dress with racy embellishments and black heels as she showed off her golden brown locks. 

Ashley James made sure to sparkle as she flaunted her ample cleavage in a strapless sequined floral number with mesh skirt. 

The NTAs have been at the O2 Arena every year since 2010, with the exception of the rescheduled 2022 bash in Wembley.