National Television Awards 2026: Winners revealed
The prestigious awards show took place on Tuesday 8th September
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With voting open for the last few months, the 2026 National Television Awards took place at The O2 Arena in London on Tuesday 8th September, as the most recognisable faces from the world of TV gathered to celebrate the last 12 months.
On a night where Paloma Faith and Amanda Holden surprised their good friend Alan Carr with the Lifetime Achievement Award, it was also a great night for the likes of Clarkson's Farm, Gogglebox and Sheridan Smith's I Fought The Law.
Despite competition from the likes of Alison Hammond, Ant and Dec, and Claudia Winkleman, it was 100-year-old Sir David Attenborough who picked up this year's TV Presenter, whilst This Morning won the Daytime Award.
There was also an emotional moment during the ceremony when Holly Willoughby announced Our Girls: The Southport Families had won the award for Authored Documentary, with the audience giving the families who lost their daughters a long standing ovation.
Other notable winners of the night included The Celebrity Traitors, Call the Midwife, The 1% Club, Emmerdale and Strictly Come Dancing.
Who won a NTA Award in 2026?
Lifetime Achievement Award
WINNER: Alan Carr
Reality Competition
WINNER: The Celebrity Traitors
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
I’m A Celebrity… South Africa
New drama
WINNER: I Fought The Law
A Woman of Substance
Believe Me
Heated Rivalry
The Other Bennet Sister
Quiz Show
WINNER: The 1% Club
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
Richard Osman’s House of Games
Authored Documentary
WINNER: Our Girls: The Southport Families
Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix
Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home
Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me
Returning Drama
WINNER: Call the Midwife
TV Presenter
WINNER: Sir David Attenborough
Reality Docuseries
WINNER: Clarkson’s Farm
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Comedy
WINNER: Mrs Brown’s Boys
Changing Ends
Not Going Out
Drama Performance
WINNER: Vicky McClure**, Lana Washington, (Trigger Point)**
Ella Bruccoleri, Mary Bennet (The Other Bennet Sister)
Judy Parfitt, Sister Monica Joan, (Call the Midwife)
Ruth Jones, Elena Ravenscroft, (Run Away)
Sheridan Smith, Ann Ming, (I Fought The Law)
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award
WINNER: Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
The Graham Norton Show
Would I Lie to You?
Serial Drama
WINNER: Emmerdale
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Hollyoaks
Serial Drama Performance
WINNNER: Jeff Hordley, Cain Dingle, (Emmerdale)
Aaron Thiara, Ravi Gulati, (EastEnders)
Gareth Pierce, Todd Grimshaw, (Coronation Street)
Paul Bradley, Nigel Bates, (EastEnders)
Sue Devaney, Debbie Webster, (Coronation Street)
Factual Entertainment
WINNER: Gogglebox
Secret Garden
The Martin Lewis Money Show Live
Daytime
WINNER: This Morning
Good Morning Britain
James Martin’s Saturday Morning
Loose Women
Scam Interceptors
Talent Show
WINNER: Strictly Come Dancing
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
The Great Pottery Throw Down
Where were they held?
The National Television Awards have been held at The O2 Arena in London since 2023.
Who hosted the show?
As he has since 2021, comedian and The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett once again hosted the ceremony.
Hits Radio presenter Sam Thompson hosted the red carpet, alongside his best friend and KISS' Pete Wicks, who was already joined by his new girlfriend Olivia Attwood.
How can I watch the show?
The ceremony aired live on ITV1/STV1 on Tuesday 8th September.
Fans can watch the show back on ITVX and STV Player now.
Author: Alex Ross
Alex Ross is a Digital Content Editor across Rayo brands, including the Hits Radio Network, Greatest Hits Radio, KISS, Cool FM and Magic Radio. After beginning her career as a Marketing Intern with Bauer Media in 2016, she transitioned into digital editorial and has spent the past decade creating engaging content for millions of readers. Whether it’s reality shows, sitcoms, gritty crime dramas or hard-hitting documentaries, Alex is an expert in all things TV, as well as knowing the ins and outs of celebrities.