NTAs 2023 This Morning loses daytime TV crown after 13 years amid being booed

Poor Holly

Fans watching the awards at home felt for Holly (ITV)

This year’s NTAs are now done and dusted - leaving viewers free to gossip about the broadcast and discuss some of the awkward moments from the evening. You can catch up on the full list of winners here.

It’s been a rough ride for Holly over recent months, thanks to the This Morning presenter’s former friend and co-host Schofield’s string of scandals. As the mum-of-three’s ITV show lost its daytime TV crown earlier this year, fans watching at home suspected the Dancing On Ice host had a tear in her eye.

Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "We all know Holly Willoughby is fuming #NTAs," whilst another added: "Holly looks close to tears." A third shared: "Holly looks likes she’s about to burst into tears when the repair shop won the award #NTAs."

EastEnders reign supreme in soap world

EastEnders finished off a successful night at the NTAs as they collected the final award of the evening, best serial drama.

The BBC soap took home three soap prizes in total, with Strictly Come Dancing contestant Bobby Brazier giving an emotional speech as he accepted the gong for rising star, and it was a big win for Danielle Harold, who played the late Lola Pearce-Brown, as she was declared the best serial drama performance.

Amy Dowden takes to the stage

Amy got a special shout out as Strictly collected the award (ITV)

The NTAs penultimate award has gone to Strictly Come Dancing - with the inspirational Amy Dowden joining her fellow dancers on stage to accept the trophey.

Amy has been staying positive and keeping fans updated on her health since sharing her cancer news in July, but recently disclosed how "doctors and nurses were telling me I had sepsis and that it was life-threatening" two days after chemotherapy treatment on 3 August.

Thankfully, Amy was fit enough to join her colleagues at the NTAs this evening - with one of her fellow pros giving her a shout out as the Strictly team gave a speech before being cut off by host Joel due to timing.

This Morning LOSE daytime TV crown

This Morning is no longer the nation’s favourite daytime TV programme, with the ITV show losing its crown to BBC series The Repair Shop.

Happy Valley fans spot hidden detail hinting at Ryan's plot to take Tommy down

Not all of the This Morning team are currently inside the O2 Arena to grin and bear the defeat in front of the cameras, following bosses being accused of failing to invite backroom staff to the NTAs amid the cost of living crisis.

It was claimed by a source that ITV didn’t think it was going to be “a stellar year” for This Morning and it turns out their fears were correct - with the long-running show missing out on the award for the first time in years after being booed at the start of the show.

This year’s NTAs is the first one since Schofield’s dramatic exit from ITV earlier this year. Schofield, 61, resigned from ITV and was dropped by his talent agency YMU in May after admitting to an "unwise but not illegal" relationship with a younger male colleague on the show. Prior to admitting the workplace affair, Schofield quit This Morning days before making the revelation.

Queen Sarah

It was a great night for national treasure Sarah (ITV)

Sarah Lancashire’s night is getting even better, with the iconic British actress being honoured with a special recognition award to take home with her alongside the gong she picked up earlier in the evening.

“You have no idea what it’s like to have so many lovely things said about you by so many people you love and admire,” Sarah began as she accepted her second award of the night, with the crowd chanting her name as she took to the stage again.

Those watching the NTAs on ITV are delighted the talented star is getting her flowers, with one declaring on Twitter: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the remarkable, brilliant and magical career of Sarah Lancashire. It's Sarah's night tonight, and we are all NOT worthy of her brilliance.

Another added: “For all you soap snobs, a reminder that Sarah Lancashire made a name for herself in Coronation Street and is now one of the finest actors in television. And there are many other examples. Soaps are a fantastic training ground and demand so much from their casts. #NTAs.”

“This really is Sarah Lancashire’s night, f***ing thrilled for her #ntas,” one Twitter user simply but perfectly put.

Lewis Capaldi's message from America

Lewis Capaldi sent an emotional message to fans as he won the Best Authored Documentary at the National Television Awards.

The singer - who is currently on a break from his career amid struggles with his mental wellbeing - was up in the Documentary category alongside Deborah James: Bowelbabe In Her Own Words, Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction and Rob Burrow: Living with MND.

In a pre-recorded message, Lewis paid tribute to his fellow nominees and explained how he was currently in America. Lewis won for his documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now, which documents his incredible rise to fame and how he copes with the pressures of his success.

Paul O'Grady fans in tears

The late star is greatly missed by his fans and peers (ITV)

Fans of the late, great Paul O’Grady are in tears following a dog accepting the iconic entertainer’s award six months on from his death.

The much loved comedian and TV star was nominated for an award for his series For the Love of Dogs. It was shortlisted in the Factual category for an 11th year in a row. Paul's programme was up against Jeremy Clarkson's show Clarkson's Farm, Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out and The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. A team from Battersea and a dog, who stole the show, accepted the award. One viewer said: "That Dog making just as much noise as Paul would. He would be proud." Another added: "This dog omg is stealing the show. Love this. Paul O’Grady was marvellous. Sadly missed."

Someone else commented: "Crying my eyes out at Paul o Grady : for the love of dogs winning an award at the #NTAs." Family, friends and fans of the beloved Lily Savage icon were left devastated in March when he died at 67 from sudden cardiac arrhythmia. He had spoken openly about his health battles with heart disease, having endured three heart attacks before the age of 65. The final episodes of Paul's For the Love of Dogs aired soon after his death - leaving viewers in tears.

Ant and Dec win... again

Ant and Dec have continued their National Television Awards winning streak as they scooped the Best Presenter gong for the 22nd year in a row.

At the 2023 ceremony, the lads scooped the prize yet again – adding another award to their seemingly unstoppable collection and continuing the suggestion that other stars shouldn’t even bother trying to overthrow them. The presenting duo – which consists of 47-year-olds Antony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – won their first NTA back in 2001 when they were crowned Most Popular Entertainment Presenters for their work on weekend morning kids entertainment show SMTV Live.

Always next year for the other presenters...

Schofield cameo!

ITV will have tried their best to prevent Phillip Schofield’s name cropping up during tonight’s ceremony, but the former This Morning presenter made a very brief cameo as the NTAs remembered Paul O’Grady.

During a montage of the late entertainer’s TV work over the years, including clips from his Channel 4 chat show and his iconic moments as drag queen Lily Savage, Schofield popped up in the background from a past NTAs event. The awkward moment occurred as the montage showed Paul receiving a special award, with Schofield and two other stars also nominated.

Sarah Lancashire’s accent surprises viewers - and host Joel

No-one will be surprised to learn Sarah Lancashire has scooped the best drama performance award for her powerful portrayal of Catherine Cawood in Happy Valley, but ITV viewers have been left baffled by her accent.

“Hearing Sarah Lancashire's actual accent and not her Yorkshire accent is jarring. #NTAs #NTAs2023,” one quipped on Twitter as Sarah gave an emotional acceptance speech in quite a posh accent.

Another added: “Wasn’t expecting to hear Sarah Lancashire speaking with a very posh accent there #NTAs.” Host Joel didn’t expect to hear what came out of Sarah’s mouth either, with the presenter admitting he was surprised to hear the former Corrie star’s real accent.

Awards round up

Another ad break so time for a quick round up on who has an award so far. Hit series Happy Valley has taken home the returning drama prize, with actress Sarah Lancashire confirming there will not be another series of the drama.

Speaking in the winner’s room, the former Corrie star said: “It was a story told as a trilogy which has been a great way to tell a story arch. The danger is you carry on and it losses its potency but I think this way it keeps it on top.”

New reality TV show on the block The Traitors beat the likes of Love Island to take home the prize for best reality competition and Gogglebox took home the first award of the night, The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award.

Piers admits he thought he would win

No award for Piers and his show this evening (ITV)

Piers Morgan said that people would “rather shoot themselves” than give him an award at the NTAs moments before being beaten by Graham Norton.

He said: “They’d all rather shoot themselves then give me an award but, but if it’s just on interviews, hard to say that anyone else has had bigger ones that we’ve had in the last year.” Speaking about how he might fair in his category, he added: “I don’t have any competition.”

Awkward

Parky tribute

Before Clive Myrie took to the stage to announce who has won the best TV interview trophy, host Joel paid tribute to the late Sir Michael Parkinson, who passed away last month.

Michael died at home on 16 August 2023 following a brief illness, aged 88.Tributes from across the world poured in for the iconic chat show host following his passing.

After the sweet tribute from Joel, Clive announced BBC star Graham Norton was the winner of the award - leaving Piers, fresh from Joel’s jibe, trophy-less.

Piers mocked by Joel

It’s an ad break but next up is the award for best TV interview, which will see Piers Morgan’s “uncensored” show take on Louis Theroux Interviews, The Chris and Rosie Ramsay Show and The Graham Norton Show.

Before cutting for commercials, host Joel cheekily told Piers “don’t be walking out of this interview as you’re in this one” - poking fun at the former Good Morning Britain anchor storming off set when called out for his comments on Meghan Markle last year.

And the winner is…

After the awkwardness of booing, it was time to present the first award of the evening, The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award.

Gogglebox beat Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! And The Masked Singer to be crowned the winners! Accepting the gong on stage, Lee Riley paid tribute to his co-stars who have passed away over recent months.

Coming as no surprise to those watching on ITV this evening, Happy Valley was then crowned the best returning drama and beating off competition from Call the Midwife, Stranger Things and Vera. The crime series starring national treasure Sarah Lancashire came to an end at the start of the year after three critically acclaimed series.

You can keep up with the full list of winners (and losers) here.

Boooooooo

Holly and Alison didn't let the booing bother them (ITV)

While Joel is making jokes, it’s not all positive vibes so far with This Morning getting a small boo as Joel claimed “we all love” the ITV programme. The This Morning crew weren’t the only ones not going down well with the crowd inside London’s O2 Arena, with Piers Morgan attracting an even louder boo when getting a shout out from Joel.

And we're off....

Host Joel is on stage and this year’s NTAs have officially begun - kicking off the evening with a cheeky jibe at his own expense, joking he looks like a waiter.

The Masked Singer presenter also poked fun at Ant and Dec’s long-running success in the best presenter category, before going on to mention his wife is currently nine months pregnant.

“If my wife’s waters do break, Ant and Dec are on hand to take her straight to the hospital - I’m a baby, get me out of hereeeeeee!” Joel joked in his opening monologue

Bobby Brazier talks Strictly

The EastEnders actor is looking forward to getting on the dancefloor (Scott Garfitt/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)

EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, who is up for the rising star award at tonight’s NTAs, caught up with the Mirror on the red carpet this evening and spilled the beans on his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing stint.

The Freddie Slater actor, who is the son of the late Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier, admitted he wouldn’t “like to compare the two” when quizzed how training for the BBC dance competition varies to soap life.

“EastEnders is great, Strictly is great - I don’t think me doing Strictly makes my time at EastEnders any better,” Bobby mused when chatting with the Mirror. The young actor also touched on his spiritual side.

“I meditate and I try to remember things that really ground me and great things people have told me. I read and I chant - hopefully I can keep that up,” the actor confessed.

Holly goes it alone

They may currently be presenting This Morning together but co-stars Alison and Holly both walked the red carpet alone earlier this evening - with the rest of the ITV show’s team arriving together.

Craig Doyle and Dermot O’Learly joined their colleagues as they made their way inside London’s O2 Arena as the This Morning team prepare to find out if they will retain their crown as the nation’s favourite daytime TV show.

It was reported over the weekend that This Morning bosses 'know it isn’t going to be a stellar year' for the ITV show at the NTAs tonight, amid backroom staff being left 'upset' over a lack of invite to the star-studded event.

"People are upset at the slimming down as the show is such a group effort and the awards are usually a big night out for the whole team. They’re blaming the cost-of-living crisis but seem to be splashing the cash elsewhere. It doesn’t help to shut down rumours of a toxic atmosphere," a TV source claimed on Sunday.

NTA host reveals how Ant and Dec help him present the show

Ant and Dec are up for yet another NTA to add to their collection (Scott Garfitt/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)

Host Joel Dommett has confessed he focuses on Geordie duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly while presenting the NTAs because “they laugh at everything”.

“I genuinely look at Ant and Dec the whole time, and I’m not even exaggerating because Ant and Dec are such good audience members,” he admitted ahead of the ceremony kicking off in less than an hour’s time. “They are brilliant because they have done it for a long time and they know more than anyone how hard live television is, and so they laugh at everything. And so I just direct everything towards them, they’re usually right front and centre.”

He added: “They really are fantastic, I really look up to them in my career and down to them when I do the awards.”

Maura Higgins wows in pearl draped dress

The Love Island star displayed her eye-catching look on the red carpet (REX)

Maura Higgins, who was an Islander on Season 5 of Love Island has donned a stunning pearl draped dress for this year's NTAs. The dress has caught the attention of many fashion lovers on the red carpet with it's flattering silhouette, while being perfectly teamed with minimal accessories.

Draping pearls seem to be a popular look this season, with the likes of ASOS stocking similar styles with this stunning ASOS DESIGN embellished mini dress with drape pearl sleeve for just £110.

The EastEnders Six

The EastEnders Six posing together before heading inside (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)

The EastEnders Six - aka Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie Bright), Sharon (Letitia Dean), Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Suki ( Balvinder Sopal ) - arrived in style earlier this evening.

The soap stars donned gowns linked their respective characters’ “Christmas colours” amid the long-running BBC show’s groundbreaking fast forward festive special later this year. This bold, bright and beautiful colour scheme could be something we could expect to find in stores for party season- with the likes of popular brands Lavish Alice and Revolve stocking some similar statement dresses for fall already available online now.

There have been many theories about which man ends up dead this Christmas on the day that Sharon ties the knot. We know The Six women - Denise (Diane Parish), Kathy (Gillian Taylforth), Linda (Kellie Bright), Sharon (Letitia Dean), Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Suki ( Balvinder Sopal ) - find the body, but did they have a part in his death, and was it accidental or was it murder?

Committing to their day jobs, the six women all incorporated cufflinks into their gowns for this evening’s NTAs - certainly something that will send internet sleuths wild with new theories. Social media has been rife about who the man might be, with the cast even sharing their theories and ideas on who could die this festive season. Guesses have included the likes of Nish Panesar, Keanu Taylor and new arrival Theo, whilst Ravi's name has also been suggested and Jack Branning is the most likely candidate at present given that he's got the amber cufflinks that the victim has.

Line of Duty star's NTA performance

The Line of Duty actress posing on the red carpet (Ash Knotek/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)

This Is England actress Vicky McClure has said that the Our Dementia Choir will be performing at the National Television Awards and said that “it’s going to be a moment for the dementia world”. The Line of Duty actress, 40, spoke to the PA news agency on the red carpet at the National Television Awards and mentioned the the choir had performed at her wedding to Jonathan Owen.

She said: “Not many things in life are perfect, but that moment (her wedding) was and it was so special. We all had a massive party. You know, it was just joyful.” Our Dementia Choir was founded by the actress and is a singing group made up of people with dementia.

Alison spends time with fans as Love Island stars chat with the Mirror

This Morning nominee Alison spent over 20 minutes chatting with fans and taking selfies before heading inside ready to find out if she will be taking home the best presenter prize.

Love Island stars Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble caught up with the Mirror on the red carpet earlier this evening, opening up about how they deal with hate and the best aspects of being in a relationship since leaving the villa. “I don’t know what I don’t see and if I do, I’m scrolling straight past it,”Zach admitted to the Mirror. “Last thing you want to do is not feel free to do you. It’s not like you’re not human - everyone’s going to get it but hopefully most blocked now.”

The loved-up pair went on to discuss life away from the ITV2 series, saying “Being in the villa, one of the biggest milestones is living together. We’re looking forward to spending time with our families. It was busy coming off the show and it’s going to get busier. We’re starting a life together and this is out of the ordinary for both of us but we’re in this together and we just have to find our own time to be normal.

Loose Women star Katie Piper on the red carpet (Ash Knotek/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)

This ASOS lilac maxi dress is identical to Holly's red carpet look

Amy Dowden sends fans wild

Fans showed their support for the Strictly star (REX)

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, has received a warm welcome as she arrives on the red carpet ahead of tonight’s ceremony.

Amy announced in May that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and later revealed that she had undergone a mastectomy. As the dancer made her way inside the O2 Arena, fans screamed “We love you Amy” and “You’re inspiring”.

From Amy Dowden, Stacey Solomon and Eastenders star Lacey Turner, the ruffled layered look seems to be one of the more popular look's from tonight's star studded event.

We couldn't help but notice that the likes of Karen Millen, Coast and Amazon Fashion all stock some more affordable alternatives.

Holly reveals her look as Piers Morgan braves the tube

The This Morning presenter was all smiles as she arrived on the red carpet (Scott Garfitt/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)

Holly has revealed her look for the evening and looks her usual glamorous self. Captioning the snap of herself posing in a strapless lilac gown, Holly told her Instagram followers: “ NTA’s … lets go! To everyone who has been nominated tonight, enjoy every moment… Thank you to @patsyoneillmakeup using BeautyPie @danniiwhiteman and @cilerpeksah_hairstylist for getting me glammed up… love you!!!! #hwstyle‍ dress by @suzanneneville jewellery @mappinandwebb bag by @emmylondonofficial @officialntas.”

Meanwhile, former Good Morning Britain anchor Piers Morgan is making his way to London’s O2 Arena via public transport, with the TalkTV presenter sharing a snap of himself on the tube on Twitter minutes ago. Wearing a standard black tie and suit and clutching a bottle of water, the divisive star quipped: “On my way to the ⁦ @OfficialNTAs - my first time on the tube for 30+ years. Hasn’t got any cooler has it…”

Sam Thompson’s style statement

The Made in Chelsea star is happy with his look (Scott Garfitt/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)

Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has made a bold statement on the red carpet this evening, with the two-time Celebs Go Dating contestant donning a pair of crocs for the black tie event at London’s O2 Arena.

Sam, whose girlfriend is Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant Zara McDermott, rocked a pair of baby blue Crocs with his traditional black suit as he posed for selfies with fans before making his way inside. Swapping your brogues for a pair of Crocs is certainly one way to make an entrance and get people talking I guess.

Glam Alison is ready to go

Speaking of This Morning, NTAs nominee Alison is ready and raring to go! The former Big Brother contestant has given fans a sneak peak of her chic look ahead of the red carpet opening at 6pm, with the new Great British Bake Off host looking stunning in a bejewelled black gown and matching sheer cape.

“I’m ready and off to the @officialntas so excited! Whatever happens if I forget ……thank you for getting @thismorning and me into the category’s [sic] with your votes . You are the best,” the Brummie babe captioned the post on Instagram.

Will Alison be accessorising her chic look with a silver NTA trophy later this evening? You’ll have to tune into ITV1 from 8pm this evening to find out (or rely solely on this blog if you want!)

What are This Morning nominated for?

Although the NTAs are about more than just one show, it’s safe to say that the focus will be on This Morning as the ITV show attempts to stay on its daytime TV throne following the Schofield scandal.

This Morning will go up against The Chase, Loose Women and The Repair Shop when it defends its title later this evening as the ITV team hopes to take home the best daytime honour once again. Schofield and Holly had been longlisted for the best TV presenter prize, alongside fellow This Morning hosts Alison Hammond, Dermot O’Leary, Rylan Clark and Martin Lewis, but only Alison and Martin made the cut.