The National Television Awards 2022, are finally here and the stars are starting to waltz down the red carpet as they gear up to celebrate the best that British TV has to offer.
The 2022 NTAs were originally due to take place on September 15 but were put on hold as a mark of respect following the death of the Queen.
The Masked Singer's Joel Dommett is set to host the long-awaited ceremony for the second time, and some of the biggest UK stars are already on their way to the OVO Arena in Wembley, London, to strut their stuff on the red carpet, while some hold hopes of taking home an award for their amazing work.
First up to show off her NTA's ensemble this evening was the fabulous Holly Willoughby who made a statement in a gorgeous strapless black dress.
Taking to her Instagram before embarking on the red carpet, Holly posed up a storm in her stunning evening gown as she shared her excitement about the night ahead.
The This Morning host kept things simple in the classic black frock which was adorned with velvet roses throughout.
Holly swept her famous blonde locks away from her face in a classic up-do and she kept her makeup glamorous yet subtle as she topped off the stunning look with a slick of pink lipstick.
The TV veteran, who usually walks the red carpet with her This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield, strutted her stuff alone this year as Phil was nowhere to be seen as the red carpet kicked off following the queue-gate drama.
New Love Island host Maya Jama turned heads on the red carpet in an Oscar-worthy white gown which did wonders to hug her incredible figure.
Maya, 27, stunned in the one-shoulder gown as she opted for a classic up-do, slicking her long dark locks away from her face while her glamorous makeup look and vampy lipstick made a statement on the red carpet.
Ekin-Su, who won Love Island 2022 alongside her beau Davide, wowed in a dazzling black gown with an exaggerated bardot neckline.
The reality TV star looked like a Hollywood actress as she beamed on the red carpet next to her boyfriend Davide, who looked more dapper than ever in an all-black tuxedo.
Love Island beauty Maura Higgins also turned heads in a cut-out white maxi dress which showcased her impressive abs.
The Irish bombshell wore her dark locks in an up-do and opted for a smokey eye makeup look which added some edge to the sexy look.
Katie Price upped the ante as she arrived on the red carpet in a black ensemble.
The reality TV star, who is nominated for Best Authored Documentary this year, covered up in a high-necked black bodysuit and a gorgeous tulle skirt as she posed alongside her son Harvey, 20.
Katie opted for a natural makeup look and she also wore her blonde locks in natural curls.
Former TOWIE star Jess Wright also opted for a black gown as she stunned on the NTA's red carpet.
Jess, 37, beamed for the cameras as she modelled her show-stopping bardot frock which did wonders to accentuate her gorgeous figure.
The reality TV star topped off the glamorous look with a pair of killer black heels and some classic black earrings as she allowed her dress to do the talking.
Coronation Street actress Millie Gibson channelled Pamela Anderson as she made her way to the NTA's red carpet in a stunning black gown - keeping in theme with both Holly and Jess.
The soap star oozed confidence as she posed up a storm in the back of a black cab after telling her Instagram followers that her dreams had come true after her talented hairdresser gave her a Pamela Anderson up-do.
Christine McGuinness wowed in an eye-popping bardot black gown with gold detailing on the bust as her ensemble resembled an old Hollywood red carpet look.
The blonde beauty styled her locks in a vintage style as her bouncy curls cascaded down past her bare shoulders.
The newly-single star, who announced her separation from Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness earlier this year oozed confidence as she beamed for the cameras while strutting the red carpet alone for the first time in years.
Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson pulled out all the stops this year as she rocked a transparent nude lace dress which most definitely turned heads on the red carpet.
The reality TV star wore her raven locks in a straight style as she channelled music icon Cher by rocking a chic fringe which tied her whole look together perfectly.
This Morning star Rochelle Humes also turned heads on the red carpet in a show-stopping monochrome frock.
The brunette bombshell looked incredible as she modelled the skin-tight gown.
Rochelle slicked her long dark locks into a straight style as she allowed her eye-catching dress to do the talking on the red carpet.
Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway was joined on the red carpet by her beautiful daughter, Darcey, 16, who stunned in a cow-neck satin red dress.
Darcey beamed alongside her famous mum on the red carpet as Kate, 55, rocked a metallic dress with exaggerated sleeves.
The mother-daughter duo were complimented by their fellow famous faces as they walked the red carpet hand-in-hand.
Good Morning Britain star Laura Tobin looked fabulous in a sequin halterneck red dress.
The meteorologist pulled out all the stops for this year's NTA's as she rocked her most glamour look yet.
This Morning star Alison Hammond oozed confidence as she walked the red carpet in a show-stopping black lace gown ahead of the ceremony.
The much-loved star is shortlisted for Best Presenter at the National Television Awards 2022.
Author and Loose Women star Katie Piper rocked a vintage look on the red carpet as she modelled an eye-catching floral gown and a bright red lip.
Katie, 39, topped off the classic look with a pair of killer black heels and a vintage-styled hair-do as she curled her blonde locks and pinned them to one side.
Love Island star Gemma Owen stunned in a sequin gold gown as she made her National Television Awards debut following her whirlwind summer on the ITV dating show.
The reality TV favourite wore her dark locks in a straight style which complimented her outfit perfectly.
The Love Island babe walked the red carpet with her famous footballer dad, Michael Owen.
Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu stole the show on the red carpet as she arrived in a sensational black blazer dress with an exaggerated shimmering cape which flowed down to the ground.
The stunning star had all eyes on her as she modelled the incredible frock before making her way into the ceremony.
Oti Mabuse looked incredible in a see-through black gown as she made the bold move to show off her derriere in the daring frock.
The Strictly Come Dancing stunner had all eyes on her as she modelled the risqué garment alongside her famous beaming smile.
Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure showcased her edgier side in a metallic gown gown as she oozed radiance on the red carpet this year.
The actress, who is rocking a new and longer hairstyle, brought the shine and shimmer to the red carpet as she posed for the cameras.
Elsewhere, TV star Emma Willis joined the stars who opted for a classic black dress.
Emma looked incredible in the cut-out dress which flattered her figure perfectly.
Emma's close pal and former Love Island host Laura Whitmore rocked a trendy black jumpsuit for the special occasion, just days after the new host of the ITV show was unveiled as presenter, Maya Jama.
Laura topped off the gorgeous look with a bold red lip and quirky accessories.
Elsewhere, Pregnant star Ashley James showcased her blossoming bump in a beautiful black dress.
Afterlife creator Ricky Gervais arrived to the NTA's with his beloved wife Jane Fallon as the power couple both looked chic in all black ensembles.
Comedian, actor, and writer Ricky looked more loved-up than ever as he wrapped his arms around his gorgeous wife who oozed elegance in a black halterneck gown.
TV presenter Davina McCall oozed sass in a satin red gown at this year's NTA's as she was one of the last celebrities to walk the red carpet.
Davina topped off the look with some black heels and a gorgeous up-do.
Elsewhere, former Love Island star Faye Winter turned heads in a skin-tight floor length gown.
The blonde beauty oozed elegance in a satin gold gown with an eye-catching cut-out detail around the waist.
Faye wore her long locks in beachy waves and completed the gorgeous look with a glamorous face of makeup.
Strictly professional dancer Giovanni Pernice also wowed in a slick white blazer.
The NTA's are always a special moment in the showbiz industry, but this year's awards were particularly meaningful due to the collection of poignant documentaries, soap storylines, and drama series that 2022 had to offer.
After a hugely exciting year of TV – which included the most-watched series of Love Island, the final series of Peaky Blinders, and some eye-opening documentaries from stars including Tom Parker's wife Kelsey Parker, and Katie Price - the most famous faces on TV have made up for lost time as they dressed to impress for the exciting night.
Overall, there were 65 nominees in 16 categories, including the brand new Expert category which includes nominees Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, as well as Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson's Farm.
As stars lined up to dazzle on the red carpet, two noticeable absences were that of the UK's beloved - and NTAs record-breaking - duo Ant and Dec.
The pair were sadly absent from night's show after contracting Covid, so have been forced to pull out of all of their TV commitments (including BGT). The pair won their 21st consecutive award in the TV presenter category, going up against fan favourite Alison Hammond in the process,
Meanwhile, This Morning won an NTA for best daytime show despite Holly and Phil's Queue-gate drama, sparking what some viewers reckoned were unimpressed looks from Loose Women stars and reportedly a few boos from the audience.
Here's the full list of winners for the 2022 National Television Awards...
The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award
- Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
- I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! - winner
- Taskmaster
- The Graham Norton Show
New Drama
- Heartstopper
- This Is Going to Hurt
- Time
- Trigger Point - winner
Expert
- Jay Blades
- Kaleb Cooper
- Martin Lewis - winner
- Sir David Attenborough
Talent Show Judge
- Anton Du Beke - winner
- David Walliams
- Mo Gilligan
- RuPaul
Serial Drama Performance
- Gillian Wright (Jean Slater, EastEnders)
- Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle, Emmerdale) - winner
- Paige Sandhu (Meena Jutla, Emmerdale)
- Rose Ayling-Ellis (Frankie Lewis, EastEnders)
Returning Drama
- Bridgerton
- Call the Midwife
- Peaky Blinders - winner
- The Split
TV Presenter
- Alison Hammond
- Ant and Dec - winner
- Bradley Walsh
- Graham Norton
Talent Show
- Britain’s Got Talent
- RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
- Strictly Come Dancing - winner
- The Masked Singer
Authored Documentary
- Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me
- Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek - winner
- Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next
- Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism
- Tom Parker: Inside My Head
Factual Entertainment
- Clarkson’s Farm
- Gogglebox - winner
- Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs
- The Great British Bake Off
Drama Performance
- Cillian Murphy (Thomas Shelby, Peaky Blinders) - winner
- Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton, Bridgerton)
- Nicola Walker (Hannah, The Split)
- Vicky McClure (Lana Washington, Trigger Point)
Serial Drama
- Coronation Street
- EastEnders
- Emmerdale - winner
- Neighbours
Quiz Game Show
- Beat the Chasers - winners
- In for a Penny
- Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
- The 1% Club
Rising Star
- Charithra Chandran (Edwina Sharma, Bridgerton)
- Joe Locke (Charlie Spring, Heartstopper)
- Kit Connor (Nick Nelson, Heartstopper)
- Paddy Bever (Max Turner, Coronation Street) - winner
Daytime
- Loose Women
- The Chase
- The Repair Shop
- This Morning - winner
Comedy
- After Life - winner
- Derry Girls
- Not Going Out
- Sex Education
