Holly Willoughby made a late entrance to the red carpet at the National Television Awards (NTAs) on Tuesday, arriving after her former colleagues from the ITV show "This Morning." The presenter, 45, donned a black strapless gown adorned with silver diamantes for the event held at London's O2 Arena.
"This Morning" continued its winning streak, taking home the award for Best Daytime show. Presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, alongside Friday hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, accepted the award. Willoughby presented the Authored Documentary award later in the evening, which was given to the BBC's "Our Girls: The Southport Families."
Willoughby departed "This Morning" in October 2023 following police notification of a foiled plot to kidnap, rape, and murder her. This followed a period of scandal for the show after her longtime co-host Phillip Schofield admitted to a relationship with a younger colleague.
In August, Willoughby launched her new YouTube show, "Together," reportedly valued at £5 million with an 18-month contract. The show, which features guests such as Stanley Tucci, Emma Bunton, and Katherine Ryan, has received mixed reviews. One critic compared it unfavorably to Meghan Markle's lifestyle show.
Other NTA Awards
David Attenborough, in his 100th year, received the Best Presenter award, marking the second consecutive year Ant and Dec did not win the accolade they had previously held for 23 years. Strictly Come Dancing won Best Talent Show, while The Celebrity Traitors secured the Factual Entertainment category. Jeremy Clarkson's Prime Video series "Clarkson's Farm" collected the Reality Docuseries award.
Vicky McClure won the award for Drama Performance for her role in "Trigger Point," which was part of an all-female shortlist for the category. "I Fought the Law," starring Sheridan Smith, won the New Drama award. "Call The Midwife" was named Best Returning Drama, and "Emmerdale" won Best Serial Drama, with Jeff Hordley receiving the Serial Drama Performance award. Lee Mack's "The 1% Club" also secured a win, as did "Michael McIntyre's Big Show" for the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award. "Mrs Brown's Boys" won Best Comedy Show.