National Television Awards 2024 WINNERS: Stacey Solomon wins the first gong of the night for Sort Your Life Out while I’m A Celeb scoops Entertainment prize for the FIFTH time

Stacey Solomon was the first big winner of the night as the 2024 National Television Awards kicked off at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday night.

The presenter, 34, was supported by her son Zach, 18, and her sister Jemma as she took to the stage to collect the Factual Entertainment prize for Sort Your Life Out.

Struggling to contain her excitement, Stacey gushed: ‘It’s the hardest show ever to make and they work so, so hard. My amazing co-presenters. 

‘I’m so grateful I get to do a show like this, I want to thank the families who let us into their homes. If it wasn’t for the families, who opened their hearts to us, there wouldn’t be no Sort Your Life Out.’

Stacey finished her speech by thanking her husband Joe Swash, and her five children.

The presenter was supported by her son Zach and her sister Jemma as she took to the stage to collect the Factual Entertainment prize for Sort Your Life Out

Toby Jones was awarded the prize for Serial Drama Performance for his critically-acclaimed performance in Mr Bates Vs The Post Office.

In his speech, the actor offered his congratulations to the real-life Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates, after he tied the knot with his longtime partner Susanne on Richard Branson’s private island at the weekend. 

He added: ‘This is an extraordinary project, brilliantly commissioned, directed with flare, and the best actors I could possibly hope to work with. I’m really honoured.’

Mr Bates vs The Post Office drew renewed public attention to the subpostmasters who were wrongly prosecuted during the Horizon IT scandal. 

The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Awards was given to I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! for the fifth time, with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly joined by some of last year’s lineup, including winner Sam Thompson.

Struggling to contain himself, a giddy Sam shouted to pal Pete Wicks: ‘Look I’m on stage!’ before describing his time on the show ‘as the greatest experience of his life.’

BBC megahit The Traitors was awarded the Reality Competition prize, with host Claudia Winkleman joined by winner Harry Clarke on the stage.

With the third series set to hit screens next year, Claudia said: ‘We are nothing without our wonderful cast and we really hope you like the next series!’

Passing the award to runner-up Mollie Pearce, Claudia quipped: ‘This is yours, Harry you already won, thank you!’

Ahead of the ceremony, Holly Willoughby made her red carpet return as she joined This Morning successors Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.

The presenter left the ITV morning show last October before her replacements Cat and Ben were finally whisked in in March. 

Beaming from ear to ear, Holly, 43, wowed in a glitzy strapless silver and black dress featuring a high leg slit.  

Struggling to contain her excitement, Stacey gushed: ‘It’s the hardest show ever to make and they work so, so hard. My amazing co-presenters’

Toby Jones was awarded the prize for Serial Drama Performance for his critically-acclaimed performance in Mr Bates Vs The Post Office

The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Awards was given to I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! for the fifth time

Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly joined by some of last year’s lineup, including winner Sam Thompson

Host Joel Dommett kicked off the ceremony with a tongue-in-cheek musical number paying homage to the shows nominated

Meanwhile Cat, 47, looked sensational as she put on a stunning display in a simple silk red one-shoulder midi dress with gold strappy heels.  

Posing beside her co-host, Ben looked ever his dashing self as he got suited and booted for to attend the awards for the first time since becoming This Morning’s new hosts. 

Davina looked incredible as she showcased her toned physique in a dark brown strapless PVC dress with a mermaid skirt. 

Beaming in the snaps, the fitness fanatic completed the look with a fun pair of leopard print heels. 

Ahead of the ceremony, Holly Willoughby (left) made her red carpet return as she joined This Morning successors Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard (right) 

Davina McCall looked incredible as she showcased her toned physique in a dark brown strapless PVC dress with a mermaid skirt

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan  kept it stylish as they matched each other in sophisticated black suits.

The presenter left the ITV morning show last October before her replacements Cat and Ben were finally whisked in in March

Cat, 47, looked sensational as she put on a stunning display in a simple silk red one-shoulder midi dress with gold strappy heels

Mark and Michelle kept it stylish as they matched each other in sophisticated black suits. 

The Fool Me Once actress opted for a pin stripe long-sleeved mini dress with a dramatic matching scarf, opaque tights and little black heels. 

The star transformed her brunette locks as she added a fringe for the evening and piled her hair up in a stylish bun.  

Vicky McClure appeared to embrace her inner rock chic as she donned a strapless black PVC fitted dress. 

The Line Of Duty star completed the look with some black strappy heels and chunky gold bangles as she appeared a world away from her usual police detective self. 

Rochelle appeared to channel her inner Tinkerbell as she wore a multi-layered green dress featuring a fitted green middle and floaty mesh skirt. 

Enhancing her cleavage with some bright green panels, the star put on a very leggy display in the dress as she posed beside her husband Marvin Humes.  

Helen put on a very leggy display as she opted for a risque black mini dress with racy embellishments and black heels as she showed off her golden brown locks. 

Ashley James made sure to sparkle as she flaunted her ample cleavage in a strapless sequined floral number with mesh skirt. 

The NTAs have been at the O2 Arena every year since 2010, with the exception of the rescheduled 2022 bash in Wembley.