The National Television Awards has revealed the first-ever all-female shortlist for its drama performance category for the 31st annual ceremony.
Nominated for their roles are Ruth Jones for her performance in the Netflix thriller "Run Away," Sheridan Smith for her portrayal of Ann Ming in the ITV true crime drama "I Fought The Law," and Vicky McClure for her second nomination as Lana Washington in "Trigger Point."
Other contenders in the drama performance category include Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet in "The Other Bennet Sister" and Judy Parfitt for her role as Sister Monica Joan in "Call The Midwife." One of these nominees will join the ranks of Sheridan, Suranne Jones, and Sarah Lancashire as a past winner in this category.
In the reality competition categories, "I'm A Celebrity..." and "The Traitors" have both secured double nominations. "I'm A Celebrity..." faces its South African spin-off, while "The Celebrity Traitors" competes against its civilian version. "Race Across the World" is also a contender.
The TV Presenter category sees Ant & Dec vying for their 24th win against rivals Alison Hammond, Claudia Winkleman, and Stacey Solomon. A special mention is also noted for Sir David Attenborough.
A new category, Reality Docuseries, recognizes the popularity of star-led access series. This category includes "Stacey & Joe" going up against "Clarkson's Farm," "At Home With The Furys," and "Fletchers' Family Farm."
New Drama nominations include "The Other Bennet Sister," a fresh take on "Pride & Prejudice," and "A Woman of Substance," an adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford's novel. Hard-hitting true-crime dramas "Believe Me" and "I Fought the Law," along with the ice hockey drama "Heated Rivalry," are also shortlisted.
The Returning Drama category features "Blue Lights," "Bridgerton," "Call the Midwife," "Trigger Point," and "Stranger Things." In Comedy, "Amandaland," "Changing Ends," "Mrs Brown's Boys," "Not Going Out," and "Last One Laughing" are nominated.
"EastEnders" is the defending champion in the Serial Drama category, facing competition from "Coronation Street," "Emmerdale," "Hollyoaks," and "Casualty."
Serial Drama Performance nominations include Aaron Thiara and Paul Bradley from "EastEnders," Jeff Hordley from "Emmerdale," and Sue Devaney and Gareth Pierce from "Coronation Street."
In Daytime programming, "Good Morning Britain," "This Morning," and "Loose Women" are nominated, alongside "James Martin's Saturday Morning" and "Scam Interceptors."
Factual Entertainment nominees are "24 Hours in Police Custody," "Gogglebox," "Secret Garden," "Sort Your Life Out," and "The Martin Lewis Money Show Live."
The Talent Show category includes "Britain's Got Talent," "Strictly Come Dancing," "The Great British Bake Off," "The Great Pottery Throw Down," and "The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer."
The awards ceremony will be hosted by Joel Dommett and broadcast live on ITV and ITVX on September 8 from London's O2 Arena. A Special Recognition Award will also be presented to honor a significant contribution to television.
