THE VOTING for tonight's National Television Awards (NTAs) has officially closed as the showbiz event of the year fast approaches.
Voting for this year's annual NTA's closed at midday, as TV favorites Love Island, This Morning and The Traitors all battle it out to take home the top prizes.
Comedian Joel Dommett is once again hosting the awards, having replaced David Walliams in 2021.
The ceremony starts at 8pm and can be watched on ITV or ITVX.
It comes as This Morning's Holly Willoughby issued a final plea ahead of tonight's show, calling on fans to vote for This Morning despite the string of controversies it faced this year.
Read our NTAs live blog for the latest news and updates…
- By Henry Moore
This Morning staff fume after NTA party snub
Backroom staff at ITV's This Morning have been overlooked for invites to tonight's glamourous National Television Awards.
Show bosses are said to be "slimming down" the guestlist, with only on-screen talent getting an invite to the star-studded evening.
Sources reckon bosses have cut back because they fear the Philip Schofield scandal could put the skids under This Morning’s chances of landing Best Daytime Show for the 13th year in a row.
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THIS MOANING Furious This Morning staff overlooked for invites to glitzy NTAs
- By Henry Moore
Can you still vote?
Voting for tonight’s National Television Awards is officially closed.
The vote closed at midday today, so unfortunately, you have missed your chance to support your favourite stars.
You can still tune in to ITV and ITVX at 8pm tonight to catch the show.
- By Henry Moore
NTA nominations: Factual
Here are the nominations for the Factual category at this year's National Television Awards.
- Clarkson’s Farm
- Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs
- Sort Your Life Out
- The Martin Lewis Money Show Live
- By Henry Moore
Brits snub Harry and Meghan as couple fail to earn NTA nomination
Prince Harry’s efforts to break into the world of TV have flopped with Britain’s viewing public.
The former Royal quit The Firm in January 2020 for a new life in America, making TV shows and podcasts with wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
But TV viewers back in the UK don’t think much of his work on the small screen – instead preferring Meghan’s former foe Piers Morgan.
Shock docuseries Harry & Meghan, for Netflix, failed to even make the longlist for this year’s National Television Awards.
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HEIR THIS Fresh blow for Harry & Meghan’s bid to break into TV as they’re ignored by NTAs
- By Henry Moore
NTA nominations: The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award is one the highest honours a show can win at the NTAs.
Here are this year's nominations:
- Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
- Gogglebox
- I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
- The Masked Singer
Where are the NTAs being held?
The National Television Awards takes place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
The event will take place at London's O2 Arena.
Comedian Joel Dommett is once again hosting the awards, having replaced David Walliams in 2021.
ITV bosses fear cast of hit show will be met with a wall of boos at this year's NTAs
ITV bosses are worried that if I’m A Celebrity wins an NTA the moment will be overshadowed by a torrent of boos for Matt Hancock.
The former Health Secretary resigned in 2021 after breaking his own lockdown social distancing rules by getting caught in a clinch with his then aide and now girlfriend, Gina Coladangelo.
Matt, 44, has been invited to the ceremony at London’s 02 Arena with other campmates and has confirmed he will be there.
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NTA nominations: TV Presenter
There are some heavyweight stars competing for the TV Presenter award at this year's NTAs.
Here are the nominations:
- Alison Hammond
- Ant & Dec
- Bradley Walsh
- Claudia Winkleman
- Martin Lewis
How many awards have Ant and Dec won?
The boys have won plenty of trophies during their time as TV presenters.
The big gongs they have taken home are:
- 43 National Television Awards
- 19 Bafta Television Awards
- 33 TV Choice Awards
- 9 RTS Awards
- By Henry Moore
How many times have Ant and Dec won at the National Television Awards?
The National Television Awards just wouldn't be the same if Ant and Dec didn't take home a gong.
ITV's golden duo never leave the NTAs empty-handed, and have a fair few trophies propping up their mantelpiece.
All in all, Ant and Dec have bagged an astonishing 43 National Television Awards in total so far.
They have won the gong for Best Presenter 21 times, but they have also taken home the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award on several occasions.
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- By Henry Moore
NTA nominations: Reality competition
This year has brought about some of the best reality TV in recent memory.
Here are the nominations for Reality Competition at the NTAs.
- Love Island
- Race Across the World
- SAS: Who Dares Wins
- The Traitors
NTA nominations: New Drama
Here are the nominations for New Drama at tonight's National Television Awards.
- Beyond Paradise
- Blue Lights
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
- Wednesday
Voting is CLOSED
Voting for tonight's National Television Awards is officially closed.
The vote closed at midday today, so unfortunately, you have missed your chance to support your favourite stars.
You can still tune in to ITV and ITVX at 8pm tonight to catch the show.
What TV shows has Joel Dommett appeared on?
Joel appeared in BBC Two series Popatron and in 2011 he hosted Live in Chelsea, a discussion show revolving around Made in Chelsea.
The comedian also appeared in Impractical Jokers UK from 2013 to 2014 before becoming a panellist on Sky 1's Bring the Noise in 2015.
In 2016 Joel came second on I'm A Celebrity.
In March 2019 he took part in All Star Musicals which saw him belting out show tunes before a panel of judges.
The funnyman has hosted The Masked Singer since 2020 and now hosts it's spin-off – The Masked Dancer.
Joel has also been the host of the National Television Awards since 2021.
What is Joel Dommett's net worth?
Reports suggest Joel has a net worth of over £2M, although this is just speculation.
It is believed he received around £25,000 for his stint on I'm A Celeb in 2016.
But Joel will earn much more today, as he's become one of ITV's most popular stars.
- By Henry Moore
Who is Joel Dommett?
Joel Dommett was born in Rockhampton, Gloucestershire, on June 8, 1985 and is a stand-up comedian and TV host.
He first found fame on-screen in 2010 after appearing as D.C. Sweeney in the hit E4 show Skins, but he was already a touring comedian at the time.
He has devoted his life to comedy and performed his first gig at just 19.
Joel is very active on social media, keeping his fans updated with his showbiz life.
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- By Henry Moore
When are the NTAs on ITV?
The National Television Awards begin at 8pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
It’s a nearly three-hour ceremony, with the live broadcast concluding at 10.30pm.
The event will also be live-streamed via the ITVX.
There will also be lots of individual clips of key moments throughout the night posted to the National Television Awards’ official social media channels.
- By Henry Moore
The National Television Awards are HERE
The biggest night in British television is here again, as the NTA's return for another evening of glitz, glamour and drama.
Voting for the show is officially closed, with the iconic award show beginning at 8pm tonight on ITV and ITVX.
Comedian Joel Dommett is once again hosting the awards, having replaced David Walliams in 2021.
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