Attenborough Wins Best Presenter at 2026 NTAs

Sir David Attenborough has won the Best Presenter award at the 2026 National Television Awards, marking a historic moment that ended the long-running streak of Ant and Dec. The ceremony, held last night, September 8, 2026, at London's O2 Arena, saw the legendary broadcaster, who celebrated his 100th birthday in May, recognized for his work on "Secret Garden." Although Attenborough was not present, his collaborator Mark Brownlow accepted the award on his behalf. Brownlow read a message from Attenborough that emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and the collective impact of small actions. "Humanity has always needed the natural world. Now the natural world needs us too," the message stated, urging listeners to recognize the power of "small differences" that can amount to something "significant." Ant and Dec, who had held the Best Presenter award for 23 or 24 consecutive years, were nominated again this year but ultimately fell short. Their previous win in 2025 had broken their own seemingly unbreakable streak. The O2 Arena erupted in applause upon Attenborough's win, with viewers at home widely agreeing the award was deserved for the national treasure.