NTAs 2021: Stars arrive on red carpet ahead of ceremony
NTAs 2021: Holly Willoughby wows in blue sparkly gown as she joins a glamorous Kate Garraway, Maya Jama and Maura Higgins on the star-studded red carpet
The 2021 National Television Awards are taking place in London’s O2 Arena, and will be hosted by comedian Joel Dommett for the first time This year, more streamed shows have been nominated than ever before, with Netflix period romp Bridgerton and making the Best New Drama list It’s a Sin, Des and Normal People joined Bridgerton on the New Drama short-list while Line of Duty, The Crown, Call the Midwife and Unforgotten made up the Returning Drama category Earlier this year, it was announced the NTAs, which usually takes place in January, had been rescheduled for September 9, due to the coronavirus pandemic Latest Love Island news and updates from the Series 7 contestants right here
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Stars of the small screen were out in force for the National Television Awards, held at London‘s 02 Arena on Wednesday night.
And Holly Willoughby brought the glamour to the ceremony as she joined the likes of Emily Atack, Maya Jama, Ferne McCann, Billie Faiers, Maura Higgins and Kate Garraway on the red carpet.
The This Morning presenter, 40, wowed in a dusty blue gown covered in sparkles while Kate, 54, looked incredible in a black and silver glitzy dress.
TV star Maya, 27, was commanding attention in a leggy black gown that featured a silver corset to show off her beautiful curves.
Meanwhile Mummy Diaries star Billie Faiers, 41, made sure all eyes were on her in a Grecian-inspired silk gown while pop star Michelle Heaton, 42, sizzled in a strapless red dress.
Emily, 31, showed off her figure in a bright orange tight velvet number while Love Island’s Maura, 30, flaunted her abs in a gold crop top and matching skirt.
Michelle showed a hint of her ample assets in the floor-length number and carried a multicoloured clutch bag while opting for a pop of red lip.
First Time Mum star Ferne, 31, wowed in a one-shoulder white gown that showed off some leg with a thigh-split while Love Island host Laura Whitmore dazzled in a silver pleated number.
Making a statement: Maya Jama showed off her legs in a thigh-split gown that had a silver corset design
Abs: Love Island’s Maura Higgins showed off her incredible figure in a gold sparkly crop top and matching maxi skirt
Putting on a glamorous display: The Mummy Diaries star Billie looked stunning in a white silk gown
Presenters: Ant and Dec looked in high spirits as they put on an animated display on the red carpets in their smart black suits
Stunning: Michelle showed a hint of her ample assets in the floor-length number and carried a multicoloured clutch bag while opting for a pop of red lip
Pose: Maya looked glowing in her incredible gown and opted for a dewy makeup look while showing off her new fringe
Elsewhere, Love Island’s Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran made their first ever red carpet appearance, with the blonde beauty turning heads in a strapless black gown with feather detailing.
The ceremony’s presenter Joel Dommett made quite the arrival to the red carpet as he rocked up on a scooter wearing a neon green helmet.
The TV star, 36, looked dapper in a black suit which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie as he cruised into the venue.
Meanwhile TV presenter Zoe Hardman, 38, looked incredible in a pink ruffle gown that had a dramatic thigh split as she hit the red carpet.
Family: Katie walked the red carpet with her son Harvey, 19, who looked smart in an all-black ensemble
Leggy: Love Island host and presenter Laura Whitmore dazzled in a silver pleated dress and showed off her pins
Dapper: Line of Duty star Martin Compston and his wife Tianna Chanel Flynn cosied up on the red carpet
Radiant: Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo looked stylish in a white and gold gown that featured a ruffle skirt
Bronzed: Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry put on a very busty display in a sheer sparkly dress
Couple: Love Island runners up Faye Winter and Teddy Soares put on a loved-up display on the red carpet
Woah! It’s A Sin star Olly Alexander brightened up the red carpet with a neon green suit and logo T-shirt
Glitzy: Jorgie Porter showed some leg in a silver sequinned mini dress and sky-high heels
The NTA’s presenter Joel Dommett made quite the arrival to the red carpet on Wednesday night as he rocked up on a scooter wearing a neon green helmet
Wow: The TV star, 36, looked dapper in a black suit which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie as he cruised into the venue
Glam: Actress Charlie Brooks was red carpet ready in a silver and black sequinned gown
The 2021 National Television Awards are taking place in London’s O2 Arena, and will be hosted by comedian Joel for the first time.
This year, more streamed shows have been nominated than ever before, with Netflix period romp Bridgerton and making the Best New Drama list while After Life and Sex Education scored slots on the Comedy list.
It’s a Sin, Des and Normal People joined Bridgerton on the New Drama short-list while Line of Duty, The Crown, Call the Midwife and Unforgotten made up the Returning Drama category.
Thigh-split: Sporting star Alex Scott left little to the imagination in a sheer black dress that showed plenty of leg too
Incredible: Lilah Parsons showed off her sense of style in a thigh-split green gown for the event
Mellow yellow: Strictly’s Kristina Rihanoff looked great in a plunging gown which featured sparkly detailing
Bright: Victoria Derbyshire made sure all eyes were on her as she slipped into a pink gown
Queen of Essex: TOWIE star Amy Childs teased a hint of her ample assets in an emerald green cut-out dress
Beauty: Love Island’s Chloe Burrows put on a busty display in a black strapless gown with feather detailing as she arrived with her boyfriend Toby
Fairytale: Influencer and former Made In Chelsea star Ashley James looked great in a blue strapless gown
All smiles: The new couple looked like they were having a great time as they walked their first red carpet ever
Together: Rochelle was on the red carpet with her husband and JLS star Marvin
Fresh from the villa: The pair recently came second on Love Island, narrowly missing out to Millie Court and Liam Reardon
Couple of the moment: Love Island winners Liam Reardon and Millie Court looked closer than ever at the ceremony
Pals: I’m A Celeb stars Vernon Kay (left) and Giovanna Fletcher (right) attended the National Television Awards 2021 held at the O2 Arena together
Showing off her style: Former Love Island star Georgia Steele put on a busty display in a black dress
Having fun: Laura opted for full-coverage makeup complete with a dark pink lip and wore her blonde tresses in loose waves over her shoulders
Glam ladies: Love Islanders Paige Turley, Molly Smith, Shaughna Phillips all wowed in white and silver gowns as they left their hotel
Couple goals: Paige and Finn looked every inch the perfect couple as they headed to the red carpet
Friends: Anna Williamson and Luisa Zissman rocked up at the red carpet together and beamed for the camera
The Drama Performance category sees Line of Duty stars Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure in contention for the prize, alongside Olly Alexander for It’s a Sin and David Tennant for Des.
The NTAs have also announced a brand new category, Authored Documentary, which sees Kate Garraway’s moving feature, Kate Garraway: Finding Derek nominated for its warts-and-all account of her husband Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle.
Finding Derek has been short-listed alongside Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain’s Children, Katie Price: Harvey and Me, Rob Burrow: My Year with MND and Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency.
Suave: AJ Pritchard looked great in a smart black suit which he teamed with a white shirt and patterned tie
Red hot: Tallia Storm put on a typically bright display as she rocked up in a red gown teamed with black boots and a Guess handbag
Star: Lizzie Cundy made sure all eyes were on her in a lace corset gown and white train as she made her arrival
Soap star: Casualty’s Olivia D’Lima showed off her sense of style in a low-cut grey and blue dress as she posed with a guest
Work it: Tallia showed off her toned and tanned pins int he revealing dress as she gave her fans a twirl
Sparkle: Beverley Knight looked great in a silver thigh-split gown
Mother-of-one: Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright looked lovely in a black and gold spotted gown
Night out: Michael McIntyre and his wife Kitty looked in great spirits as they posed for the cameras
Backless: Strictly’s Janette Manrara looked great in a light ink tiered gown that showed off her toned figure
Dancer: Dancing On Ice’s Jayne Torvill looked pretty in a purple dress and sparkly silver pumps
Blonde bombshell: Love Island’s Lucinda Strafford made an appearance in a sheer cut-out black dress
Stepping: Love island star Georgia Harrison was seen leaving Forbici hair salon in Knightsbridge after getting her hair and make up done before heading to the NTA’s
Work it: Georgia showed off her incredible figure in a red glitzy jumpsuit which she teamed with a nude Chanel handbag
Inseparable: Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood proved their romance was going strong at the event
Dapper: TOWIE hunk Pete Wicks looked great in a brown suit as he posed with First Dates waitress Cici Coleman
Duo: New Radio 1 drivetime hosts Vick Hope (left) and Jordan North also made an appearance together
Incredible figure: Former TOWIE star Chloe Lewis slipped into an ab-flashing white dress
Smart: Ricky Gervais and Jane Fallon beamed as they posed for pictures on the red carpet
Elsewhere, The Masked Singer has been nominated for its first NTA, with the madcap singing competition facing a battle with I’m A Celebrity… Get me Out of Here!, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Strictly Come Dancing for the Talent Show award.
Soaps Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Hollyoaks are up for Best Serial Drama.
Ant and Dec bagged their 20th award nomination in a row for TV Presenter, with Piers Morgan and This Morning’s Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond also in contention as well as Bradley Walsh.
A quartet of stand-out actors are up for Serial Drama Performance, including Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher and Sally Carman and EastEnders’ Danny Dyer not to mention Hollyoaks’ Billy Price.
New host Joel recently admitted he is ‘honoured’ to have been selected to front the spectacle.
Made the cut: Line of Duty, It’s A Sin and Bridgerton have made the short-list for the forthcoming awards
Nominated: It’s A Sin, starring Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander (centre) is up for an award, with the actor also securing a best drama performance nod
Host with the most: The annual awards show will return to London’s O2 arena on September 9th, with Joel Dommett set to host for the first time
He said in a statement: ‘It’s a huge honour to be hosting the NTAs this year! It still feels like someone has made a wonderful error.
‘I really, really love TV and can’t wait to celebrate the best stuff from what’s been a very weird year or so.’
The comedian also joked he is hoping The Masked Singer will be successful on the night so he can present himself with a prize.
He quipped: ‘I’m also really hoping The Masked Singer wins something so I can present an award to myself. That’s a creative narcissist’s dream.’
NTA’s Executive Producer Kim Turberville added: ‘We are so excited to be back to celebrate a remarkable TV year like no other. There is a wealth of great television to recognise and we are delighted to have Joel at the helm.
‘With his wit and natural charisma, he’ll definitely be bringing a fresh approach to this year’s awards.’
Earlier this year, it was announced the NTAs, which usually takes place in January, had been rescheduled for September 9, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kim said at the time: ‘The NTAs will return to The O2 London in September to mark the UK’s best, boldest and most beloved TV shows with a surprise-packed event – and we look forward to seeing you on the night for a celebration like no other.’
New award: The NTAs have also announced a brand new category, Authored Documentary, which sees Kate Garraway’s moving feature, Kate Garraway: Finding Derek nominated for its warts-and-all account of her husband Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle
