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 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 become 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.
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
‘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.’
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.
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 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
Toby Jones was awarded the prize for Serial Drama Performance for his critically-acclaimed performance in Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.
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.
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!’
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’
Toby Jones was awarded the prize for Serial Drama Performance for his critically-acclaimed performance in Mr Bates Vs The Post Office
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
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.
‘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 lile to dedicate this to the MND community.’
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.
Host Joel Dommett kicked off the ceremony with a tongue-in-cheek musical number paying homage to the shows nominated
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.