The 2026 National Television Awards is taking place at London’s O2 Arena tonight, hosted again by Joel Dommett. The glitzy event will see some of the biggest names in television come together to celebrate the past 12 months on the small screen.
See below for all the action from the red carpet, hosted by Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson, and then head here for all the big winners and latest news from TV’s most glamourous night.
Katherine Devlin
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The Blue Lights star stunned in a deep red velvet dress with a waterfall ruffle detailing down the front.
Sian Brooke
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Joining Katherine on the red carpet was co-star Sian, who paired a tulle skirt with a smart black blazer.
Princess and Junior Andre
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Princess looked like an actual princess in a light blue ruffled gown reminiscent of Cinderella. She was joined by brother Junior, who smartened up in a suit with black rollneck top.
Ruth Jones
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The Gavin and Stacey and Better Later star chose an off-the-shoulder black dress with white striped detailing.
Ranvir Singh, Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid 
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The Good Morning Britain hosts turned up together, keeping it classic in black. Ranvir, who often sports a jumpsuit on the show, opted for a stunning tuxedo suit that looks a lot like this one from Karen Millen, and Kate kept it slinky in a beaded gown with cut out panels. Meanwhile Susanna Reid added glam adding some glam to the red carpet in a dress featuring a bardot-style neckline.
Alan Carr
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It may not be a hooded cloak but Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr looked bold and bright in a turquoise blazer with gold detailing.
Sue Devaney
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Coronation Street star Sue looked resplendent in a gold long-sleeved gown, finished off with a faux-fur cape. Ali
Kelly Osbourne
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Arriving to support her mum – Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is nominated for an award – Kelly plumped for a blue and brown tartan print off-the-shoulder gown.
Holly Willoughby
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It was a return to the red carpet for Holly Willoughby, who hasn’t attended the National Television Awards since 2024. The 45-year-old, who now fronts her own YouTube show, upped the glam in a sleek black strapless dress with plenty of silver jewelled detailing.
Lucy Fallon
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Coronation Street star Lucy turned heads in a pale pink satin halterneck gown with beaded detailing around the middle.
Karen Carney 
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It appears that Strictly 2025 winner Karen Carney is still fond of an opportunity to dress up, with tonight’s outfit a glitzy black strapless dress with beautiful silver jewelled detailing.
Alison Hammond 
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It’s been a busy year for Alison, with her This Morning presenting duties on a Friday coupled with her stint on the Great British Bake Off. The star sparkled in a gorgeous black sequin dress with sheer sleeves.
Jade Packer
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Jade – also known as Electro on hit BBC show Gladiators – kept it simple yet stylish in a black, roll-neck gown with thigh-high split.
Kellie Bright
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Eastenders star – who also competed on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2015 – looked ethereal in a long-sleeved white dress with gold hoop earrings.
Stephanie Waring
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Stephanie Waring – who recently announced her return to Hollyoaks – graced the red carpet in a hot pink one-shouldered satin gown with draped detailing at the back.
Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones
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The presenting pair, who host Morning Live, turned up together at the National Television Awards. Helen struck a pose in a deep purple gown with a red clutch bag, and Gethin looking snappy in a black suit.
Gordon and Tana Ramsay
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The husband and wife duo opted for a low-key glamorous look, with Gordon in a sleek black suit and Tana looking stylish in a sleeveless black gown.
Lisa Riley
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Emmerdale star Lisa Riley glowed in a short-sleeved metallic dress with twisted detailing at the front from Phase Eight. Emmerdale has been shortlisted for the Best Serial Drama gong tonight.
Tina O’Brien
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Corrie star Tina’s dress featured beautiful delicate floral appliqué detailing. The 43-year-old finished the look with gold drop earrings and a clutch bag with pearl chain.
Ellie Goldstein
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Model Ellie, who was partnered with Vito Coppola on last year’s series of Strictly (which is up for an award in tonight’s NTAs), shone in a gorgeous green gown with puffed sleeves.
Steve McFadden, Paul Bradley, Letitia Dean 
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It’s all smiles for the stars of one of this year’s most heartbreaking soap storylines, with Eastenders star Letitia looking gorgeous in a black off-the-shoulder minidress complete with pockets.
Vicky McClure
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With Line of Duty series 7 wrapped up, Vicky McClure has plenty of time to grace tonight’s red carpet. The Trigger Point star dazzled in a strappy gown from designer Rebecca Vallance.
Laura Hamilton 
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A Place in The Sun host Laura kept it pretty in pink. The simple, strapless style was enhanced by a beautiful bow detail on the waist.
James Moore
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Emmerdale star James, who plays Ryan Stocks (and took home the Best Newcomer award back in 2018 at the NTAs) struck a pose in a classic suit with green tie.
Kirsty Mitchell 
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Joining the Casualty staff on the red carpet was Kirsty Mitchell, whose shimmering blue gown featured a beautiful cape detail.
Amanda Holden 
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We can always rely on Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda’s outfits to turn heads, and tonight’s dress doesn’t disappoint. Her bold cut-out dress features bows along each panel, finishing in a simple fluted hemline.
Katie Hill 
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Emmerdale star Katie Hill shone in a blush pink strappy dress with ruffled side split, not to mention the beautiful sequinned detailing. Emmerdale is up for Best Serial Drama.
Angel Swift and Ty Isherwood
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2025 Love Island contestant Angel Swift is next up along with co-star and partner Ty Isherwood. The star wowed in a shimmering silver mesh dress with a scooped neckline and daring cut out panels.
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash 
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It’s been a busy few weeks for Stacey, who looked gorgeous in a grecian style black gown. She’s currently filming a new series of Sort Your Life Out – which is also up for a gong tonight – and together with husband Joe Swash, has also just recently moved out of Pickle Cottage. The pair are also up for an award for their documentary series Stacey & Joe.
Olivia Attwood 
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Love Island star turned TV presenter Olivia kept things simple but stylish in an oyster pink slinky dress with corset detailing and a subtle fishnet hemline.
Cat Deeley 
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Fresh from her summer off the small screen, This Morning star Cat Deeley has embraced second-hand September in a red vintage designer gown featuring purple florals. This Morning is up for the Daytime award alongside Good Morning Britain, James Martin’s Saturday Morning, Loose Women and Scam Interceptors.
The cast of Casualty 
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It’s a big night for Casualty, with a nomination for Best Serial Drama. Following their 40th anniversary episode at the weekend, stars Anna Chell, Olly Rix, Melanie Hill, Charles Venn, Michael Stevenson turned up in style.
Siobhán McSweeney
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Amandaland star Siobhán went for the maximalist look with a voluminous coral dress, complete with high shine black boots.
Rochelle Humes 
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Top marks for Rochelle’s dress – it has pockets! The Hit List presenter’s gown featured a high neckline and sweeping hemline.
Charlotte Crosby 
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Former Geordie Shore and Big Brother star Charlotte oozed glamour in a grey gown of two halves: the top featuring dazzling sequins, finishing with a tiered tulle effect at the bottom.
Ashley James
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The This Morning panellist swept onto the red carpet in dramatic fashion. Her black strapless dress was framed by a voluminous train that turned heads.
Amy Childs
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It’s an exciting time for Amy, who’s just announced a new TOWIE spin-off show ahead of her wedding to fiancé Billy Delbosq. The 36-year-old turned heads in a gorgeous green gown featuring floral detailing and a dramatic thigh split.
Shabaz Ali 
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Former teacher turned comedian Shabaz Ali – who last year jokingly announced he had been cast in EastEnders – added serious opulence in a red jacket complete with black jewels.
Jackie Adedeji 
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TV presenter Jackie kept it sleek and stylish in a high neck black dress, complete with sweeping cape. The 31-year-old finished the look with a striking red manicure.
Perrie Sian 
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Podcaster Perrie added serious sparkle to the red carpet in a silver sequinned halterneck gown.
Rachel Leary 
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YouTuber Rachel Leary made an early appearance on the red carpet in a gold metallic gown with a plunging neckline.
Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks
First up on the red carpet are Pete and Sam, the National Television Awards red carpet co-hosts.
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