Joel Dommett has given TV fans a glimpse into the star-studded National Television Awards after party, ahead of the event this evening.
The comedian appeared on Thursday morning’s instalment of Good Morning Britain to tease what viewers can expect when the awards ceremony airs later this week.
ITV postponed the National Television Awards last month as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The 27th annual prize ceremony will now take place on Thursday hosted by Joel at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, with the results broadcast live on ITV.
In a pre-recorded clip, Joel told ITV viewers about the preparation for the awards ceremony as he returns to host for a second year.
Describing the jokes viewers can expect he said: “They’re funny and silly without being too harsh.” He then joked: “We’ll find out the day after in the Daily Mail.”
Joel continued: “There is an afterparty. I will almost certainly be the last person to arrive and the first person to leave. I’m an absolute vibe-killer. Sleep is good. Sleep is so good.”
The infamous afterparties are usually the place to sniff out the gossip, but this year it could be on stage at the National Television Awards where the highest drama is acted out.
While usually it’s all smiles on stage – and even during those excruciating runner-up close-ups among the star-studded audience – 2022 might just be the year the talent cannot hide their tantrums or tears.
First there is the little matter of Best Daytime, usually scooped by ITV ’s This Morning dreamtime Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
The awards were postponed last month because of the late Queen’s death, when the duo would likely have been a shoo-in.
But with the award voted for by viewers, and a certain controversial Queue matter exploding in the interim, this could be a pivotal moment for the pair.
An emotional Holly insisted: “Please know we would never jump a queue.” So perhaps instead this will be the moment the continuing loyalty of Phil and Holly’s subjects is proved with a gong?
Then there is Katie Price, nominated for best authored documentary with her lauded Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next, about her eldest son.
Only what’s next for the mum herself - and quite how she will be received - doesn’t look so certain following the liquidation of her Jordan Trading Company and her inability to back hundreds of thousands to HMRC and creditors.
In the same category, Paddy and Christine McGuinness might prove equally awkward winners for their moving documentary Our Family and Autism, given they’ve now announced their separation after 11 years of marriage.
