Amanda Holden recently discussed the feelings of Ant and Dec following their loss at The National Television Awards. Gary Lineker ended the duo’s 23-year winning streak in the Best TV Presenter category, humorously referring to the award as the “Ant and Dec award” during his acceptance speech.
Lineker emphasized the importance of using one’s platform to speak up for the voiceless, acknowledging the significance of his win. His victory marked his first nomination in the category, where he competed against Stacey Solomon, Claudia Winkleman, and Alison Hammond.
On the Heart Radio Breakfast Show, Amanda mentioned that she believes Ant and Dec are not too concerned about their defeat, congratulating Lineker on his win. Her co-star Jamie Theakston also commented on the situation, suggesting that Ant and Dec are likely not overly affected by the loss.
Ant and Dec, who were absent from the ceremony due to filming in South Africa, expressed gratitude to their supporters in a video message. They thanked everyone who voted for them, acknowledging Lineker’s win with good humor and praising his acceptance speech.
Despite the setback, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! won the award for Best Reality Competition. Coleen Rooney, representing the show, expressed joy over the victory, describing it as amazing and highlighting the team’s successful year.
The event also saw other winners such as Strictly Come Dancing for Best Talent Show, EastEnders for Serial Drama, and Molly-Mae for the Authored Documentary award. Adolescence, a popular Netflix series, received accolades for New Drama and Drama Performance by young star Owen Cooper.
Additionally, This Morning’s presenters were emotional as the show clinched the Daytime Award after missing out on the prize for two consecutive years.
