The National Television Awards has announced its shortlist for the 31st annual ceremony, notably featuring the first-ever all-female lineup for the drama performance category. This year's nominees in this category include Ruth Jones for her role 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 recurring role as Lana Washington in "Trigger Point."

Also nominated for their drama performances are 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 actresses will join a select group of women, including Sheridan Smith herself, Suranne Jones, and Sarah Lancashire, who have won the award since 2015.

The awards ceremony, hosted by Joel Dommett, will take place at London's O2 Arena on September 8. Voting for the final round is now open.

In the reality competition categories, "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" and its South African spin-off have both received nominations. Similarly, "The Traitors" and its celebrity version are competing against each other. "Race Across the World" is also nominated in this category.

The TV Presenter category sees a familiar contest between Ant & Dec, who are vying for their 24th win, and other nominees including Alison Hammond, Claudia Winkleman, and Stacey Solomon. The nominations also include a tribute to Sir David Attenborough in his 100th year.

A new category, Reality Docuseries, recognizes the growing popularity of star-led access series. Nominees include Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's "Stacey & Joe," Jeremy Clarkson's "Clarkson's Farm," "At Home With The Furys," and "Fletchers' Family Farm." "Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing" is also in contention.

"The Other Bennet Sister," a new adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice," is among the contenders for New Drama, alongside "A Woman of Substance," "Believe Me," "I Fought The Law," and "Heated Rivalry."

Other categories include Returning Drama, featuring "Blue Lights," "Bridgerton," "Call the Midwife," "Trigger Point," and "Stranger Things." The Comedy category includes "Amandaland," "Changing Ends," "Mrs Brown’s Boys," "Not Going Out," and "Last One Laughing."

In Serial Drama, defending champion "EastEnders" faces competition from "Coronation Street" and "Emmerdale," with "Hollyoaks" and "Casualty" also nominated.

The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award nominations include "Gladiators," "The Graham Norton Show," "The Masked Singer," "Michael McIntyre's Big Show," and "Would I Lie to You?"

The Quiz Show category is a competitive field with nominations for "Ant & Dec’s Limitless Win," "Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel," "Richard Osman’s House of Games," "The 1% Club," and "The Chase."

Serial Drama Performance nominations include EastEnders' Paul Bradley and Aaron Thiara, Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley, and Coronation Street's Sue Devaney and Gareth Pierce.

Authored Documentary nominations highlight powerful stories, including "Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth," "Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix," "Our Girls: The Southport Families," "Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home," and "Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me."

Daytime nominees are "Good Morning Britain," "James Martin’s Saturday Morning," "Loose Women," "Scam Interceptors," and "This Morning."

Factual Entertainment includes "24 Hours in Police Custody," "Gogglebox," "Secret Garden," "Sort Your Life Out," and "The Martin Lewis Money Show Live."

Talent Show nominees are "Britain’s Got Talent," "Strictly Come Dancing," "The Great British Bake Off," "The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer," and "The Great Pottery Throw Down."

The event will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX.