Stars of the small screen were shining bright at the National Television Awards, held at London’s 02 Arena on Thursday night.
And Love Island’s newest champions Millie Court and Liam Reardon brought the glamour to the star-studded event as they joined Mollie King, Lilah Parsons and Maura Higgins on the red carpet.
Millie, 24, looked simply gorgeous in a sparkly, emerald green halterneck gown, while her Welsh beau looked dapper in a black tux.
Many of Britain’s favourite celebs ensured they pulled out all the stops at the event, with the likes of presenter Zoe Hardman wowing in a pink ruffle gown, while Billie Faiers looked sensational in a busty white silk gown complete with a very racy thigh skimming slit.
Joining them on the best dressed list were Maura Higgins, who showed off her figure in an incredible sequin two-piece, and Frankie Bridge, who dared to bare as she revealed some serious sideboob in a slinky, black backless gown.
Love Island’s newest champions Millie Court and Liam Reardon brought the glamour to National Television Awards, held at London’s 02 Arena on Thursday night, as they joined the likes of Mollie King, Lilah Parsons and Maura Higgins on the red carpet
Many of Britain’s favourite celebs ensured they pulled out all the stops at the event, with the likes of presenter Zoe Hardman wowing in a pink ruffle gown (left) while DJ Lilah Parsons opted for a thigh-skimming green number (right)
Meanwhile Mollie King looked radiant as ever as she arrived on the red carpet at the NTAs at the 02 in London on Thursday
Frankie Bridge dared to bare as she showed off some serious sideboob in a slinky, black backless gown (pictured)
Mollie King looked radiant as ever as she arrived at the awards ceremony, dazzling in a white sleeveless gown with a sweetheart neckline.
And they were far from the only people who bought the heat to the red carpet in London tonight.
Love Island star Maura showed off her sizzling washboard abs in a tiny nude-coloured crop top, which she teamed with a matching floor-length skirt.
The 30-year-old displayed her jaw-dropping figure as she donned a pale pink crop top with a shimmering sequined embellishment.
Couple goals: Millie looked simply gorgeous in a sparkly, emerald green halterneck gown, while her Welsh beau looked dapper in a black tux
Meanwhile the pair’s co-star Liberty Poole opted for a daring scarlet gown with a thigh high slit and underboob cut out as she strutted the red carpet
The 22-year-old let her gown do all the talking as she opted for minimal accessories and wore her long blonde tresses across one shoulder
Chloe Burrows, 25, looked incredible in a black sleeveless dress with a sheer detail and a feathered embellishment for the event tonight
Zoe, 38, wowed in the impressive gown, which sat off the shoulder and contained a hint of open detailing. The asymmetrical style of the ensemble showcased her toned pins, her height also accentuated by strappy gold heels (pictured)
The garment showed off the star’s toned midriff while she also sported a matching skirt with a wrap detail.
Fellow Love Island stars Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran looked every inch the happy couple as they walked the red carpet.
Chloe, 25, looked incredible in a black sleeveless dress with a sheer detail and a feathered embellishment.
The reality star styled her platinum blonde locks into a ponytail while she added height to her frame with a pair of heels.
Meanwhile Billie Faiers looked sensational in a busty white silk gown complete with a very racy thigh skimming slit as she arrived on the red carpet.
The TOWIE star, 31, looked stunning as she boosted her height with silver strappy sandals while walking the red carpet at London’s O2 Arena.
Billie Faiers looked sensational in a busty white silk gown complete with a very racy thigh skimming slit as she arrived on the red carpet
Looking a Greek goddess! First Time Mum star Ferne, 31, wowed in a one-shoulder white gown that showed off some leg with a thigh-split
She posed up a storm for the cameras, flashing a smile with her hands on her hips while her dress dramatically blew in the breeze.
This year, more streamed shows have been nominated than ever before, with Netflix period romp Bridgerton and making the Best New Drama list while After Life and Sex Education scored slots on the Comedy list.
It’s a Sin, Des and Normal People joined Bridgerton on the New Drama short-list while Line of Duty, The Crown, Call the Midwife and Unforgotten made up the Returning Drama category.
The Drama Performance category sees Line of Duty stars Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure in contention for the prize, alongside Olly Alexander for It’s a Sin and David Tennant for Des.
Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison oozed elegance in a floor length royal blue, off-shoulder gown as she stepped out for the event this evening
The 33-year-old reality star teamed her chic look with a statement gold and green necklace and opted to style her tresses in a sophisticated up do
The NTAs have also announced a brand new category, Authored Documentary, which sees Kate Garraway’s moving feature, Kate Garraway: Finding Derek nominated for its warts-and-all account of her husband Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle.
Finding Derek has been short-listed alongside Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain’s Children, Katie Price: Harvey and Me, Rob Burrow: My Year with MND and Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency.
Elsewhere, The Masked Singer has been nominated for its first NTA, with the madcap singing competition facing a battle with I’m A Celebrity… Get me Out of Here!, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Strictly Come Dancing for the Talent Show award.
Soaps Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Hollyoaks are up for Best Serial Drama.
Ant and Dec bagged their 20th award nomination in a row for TV Presenter, with Piers Morgan and This Morning’s Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond also in contention as well as Bradley Walsh.
A quartet of stand-out actors are up for Serial Drama Performance, including Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher and Sally Carman and EastEnders’ Danny Dyer not to mention Hollyoaks’ Billy Price.
New host Joel recently admitted he is ‘honoured’ to have been selected to front the spectacle.
He said in a statement: ‘It’s a huge honour to be hosting the NTAs this year! It still feels like someone has made a wonderful error.
‘I really, really love TV and can’t wait to celebrate the best stuff from what’s been a very weird year or so.’
The comedian also joked he is hoping The Masked Singer will be successful on the night so he can present himself with a prize.
He quipped: ‘I’m also really hoping The Masked Singer wins something so I can present an award to myself. That’s a creative narcissist’s dream.’
NTA’s Executive Producer Kim Turberville added: ‘We are so excited to be back to celebrate a remarkable TV year like no other. There is a wealth of great television to recognise and we are delighted to have Joel at the helm.
‘With his wit and natural charisma, he’ll definitely be bringing a fresh approach to this year’s awards.’
Earlier this year, it was announced the NTAs, which usually takes place in January, had been rescheduled for September 9, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kim said at the time: ‘The NTAs will return to The O2 London in September to mark the UK’s best, boldest and most beloved TV shows with a surprise-packed event – and we look forward to seeing you on the night for a celebration like no other.’
NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2021: THE WINNERS
Challenge Show
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Love Island
WINNER: The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Sewing Bee
New Drama
Bridgerton
Des
WINNER: It’s A Sin
Normal People
Talent Show
Britain’s Got Talent
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
WINNER: Strictly Come Dancing
The Masked Singer
Tasty! Bake Off won the Challenge Show prize
Authored Documentary
WINNER: Kate Garraway: Finding Derek
Katie Price: Harvey and Me
Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain’s Children
Rob Burrow: My Year With MND
Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency
Touching: The Authored Documentary winner was Kate Garraway: Finding Derek
Returning Drama
Call the Midwife
WINNER: Line of Duty
The Crown
Unforgotten
TV Presenter
Alison Hammond
WINNER: Ant and Dec
Bradley Walsh
Holly Willoughby
Piers Morgan
Factual
Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death
WINNER: Gogglebox
Gordon, Gino and Fred: American Road Trip
Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs
Drama Performance
Adrian Dunbar, Ted Hastings, Line of Duty
WINNER: David Tennant, Dennis Nilsen, Des
Martin Compston, Steve Arnott, Line of Duty
Olly Alexander, Ritchie Tozer, It’s A Sin
Vicky McClure, Kate Fleming, Line of Duty
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
WINNER: I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Taskmaster
The Graham Norton Show
You lose some, you win some! Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway was up for a prize, but the duo’s other show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! scooped the gong
Serial Drama
WINNER: Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Hollyoaks
Serial Drama Performance
Billy Price, Sid Sumner, Hollyoaks
Danny Dyer, Mick Carter, EastEnders
WINNER: Mollie Gallagher, Nina Lucas, Coronation Street
Sally Carman, Abi Franklin, Coronation Street
Quiz Game Show
WINNER: Beat The Chasers
Celebrity Catchphrase
In For A Penny
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
Newcomer
Emile John, Ethan Anderson, Emmerdale
WINNER: Jude Riordan, Sam Blakeman, Coronation Street
Olivia D’Lima, Paramedic Fenisha Khatri, Casualty
Rhiannon Clements, Summer Ranger, Hollyoaks
Rose Ayling-Ellis, Frankie Lewis, EastEnders
Winner! Mollie Gallagher, who plays Nina Lucas in Coronation Street, bagged herself a gong
Daytime
Loose Women
The Chase
The Repair Shop
WINNER: This Morning
Comedy
WINNER: After Life
Friday Night Dinner
Sex Education
The Vicar of Dibley