NTAs Return to London O2 with Public Voting

The National Television Awards returned to London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday evening, with presenters, actors and reality stars turning out for the public-voted ceremony as Joel Dommett returned to host. Red carpet arrivals included Stacey Solomon, who arrived holding hands with her daughters, Vogue Williams and a cheeky Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks, while the awards themselves will be decided by final public votes and presented later in the night.

Organizers said the winners will be revealed at the O2 after a final round of voting. The NTAs, now marking three decades since their 1995 launch, remain unique among British awards shows in being decided entirely by viewers. Nominees this year span returning stalwarts and breakout hits: Ant and Dec are once again favourites in the Best TV Presenter category, up against Claudia Winkleman, Gary Lineker, Alison Hammond and Stacey Solomon, while drama nominations include Netflix’s Adolescence, Code of Silence, Ludwig, MobLand and Rivals.

Several high-profile names were notably missing from the red carpet. Representatives for Strictly Come Dancing confirmed many of the show’s professional dancers and celebrity contestants would not attend...