Best soap winner shocks NTA Awards while Ant and Dec pick up 23rd gong

Best soap winner shocks NTA Awards while Ant and Dec pick up 23rd gong

STRICTLY Come Dancing have kept their coveted crown after battling against BGT and Bake Off at the National Television Awards 2024.

The prestigious awards ceremony, which is live on ITV, is taking place at London's O2 Arena, with the audience made up of a mix of celebrities and viewers.

Strictly Come Dancing waltzed away with the top prize in the talent show category in a big boost for the BBC amid a whirlwind of controversy over how contestants are treated.

The show beat off competitors MasterChef, Britain’s Got Talent, The Great British Bake Off and The Voice UK to win the gong.

Head judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m absolutely, totally honoured to be part of Strictly’s 20th year because it’s a show that brings families together. I think it’s a staple in people’s homes.”

Giovanni Pernice left Strictly this year after nine years following an official complaint made against him by his 2023 partner, Amanda Abbington.

Amanda, who quit the hit show early last year, has called Giovanni’s behaviour towards her “abusive”- but the Italian has denied any wrongdoing.

Then, fellow pro Graziano Di Prima was sacked when video footage emerged of him allegedly kicking his celebrity partner, Zara McDermott.

Earlier, comedy duo Ant and Dec made history as they won the NTA award for Best Presenter for the 23rd year in a row.

In a humble speech, Ant said: "I know we're not going to win it one year."








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