Holly Willoughby says Jay Blades hugging This Morning staff was ‘gorgeous’
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V presenter Holly Willoughby has mentioned The Repair Shop’s host Jay Blades hugging the This Morning staff after the BBC present broke their successful streak on the National Television Awards was “just class and gorgeous”.
The ITV morning programme misplaced out on the daytime prize on the ceremony in London on Tuesday night for the primary in a few years because it continues to face scrutiny following Phillip Schofield’s departure from the present after he admitted to having a relationship with a youthful male former colleague.
Appearing on the present the morning after the awards, Willoughby despatched her congratulations to the winners and revealed why she couldn’t drink as a lot on the occasion this yr.
She mentioned: “A huge congratulations to The Repair Shop, well done you. Jay Blades, just like a special squeeze and lots of love to him.
“He ran over to us, gave us all a big cuddle which I just thought was just class and gorgeous. I actually didn’t want to let go. Good hugs Jay Blades.”
The TV presenter thanked the general public for voting for the present which secured them a spot on the shortlist alongside The Chase, Loose Women and The Repair Shop.
“Just to make it there was just so wonderful so thank you always for your love and support”, she added.
This Morning has beforehand gained within the daytime, stay journal or topical journal class yearly since 2011.
Willoughby additionally addressed why she was not feeling worse for put on as she revealed her lilac ballgown was so tightly tied that it meant she couldn’t go to the lavatory which pressured her to restrict her drinks.
She defined: “I loved my dresses last night, I loved getting dressed up all glammed and done but the problem with that dress was it was a bit wiggly so it was really tight around the old thighs.
“So I had to go for a pee in the hotel, I’m over sharing too much right now but I’m just going to tell you the truth, and I couldn’t pull it up to go for a pee and I was also so tied in tightly so nothing fell out the top, that I also couldn’t pull it down.
“So I had to go in the hotel and then that was it. That was it until I knew I was getting home from The O2. So I was like nil by mouth. I had like half a glass of Prosecco I think and that was it.”
Willoughby, who has continued to host the present within the wake of Schofield’s exit, returned to screens this week after being on summer time vacation.
An exterior evaluation of the information after Schofield’s departure is at the moment underneath manner, together with claims that the present fostered a “toxic” bullying tradition, and ITV bosses have mentioned each Schofield and his youthful lover “repeatedly denied” allegations of a relationship till the star stop ITV and formally apologised.
On Tuesday night time, Willoughby posted an image of herself alongside The Repair Shop’s Blades, writing: “To this gorgeous man @jaybladesmbe and the whole team at the @therepairshoptv … Hugest Congratulations!!! And what a night for the incredible Sarah Lancashire… @joeldommett thank you for a great night… See you in the morning.”
Taking to the stage on the occasion, held at The O2 in London, Blades snapped an image of the second as he famous it was a “rarity” for them to be successful the prize.
He additionally praised his fellow nominees at This Morning, The Chase and Loose Women, saying: “We’re the new kids on the block and I’m glad we’ve won this time. I know it won’t be a regular thing so thank you.”
On Wednesday morning, host Joel Dommett commemorated the night time by posting a photograph on Instagram of him suited and booted and later celebrating simply in his boxers whereas holding an NTA trophy.
The comic, who revealed through the present that his spouse is because of give start to their youngster any day now, wrote alongside the publish: “What – a – night! Thanks for watching and celebrating wonderful telly @officialntas”
It was additionally an enormous night time for actress Sarah Lancashire who gained the most effective drama efficiency prize and the particular recognition accolade, whereas her present Happy Valley gained the returning drama class.
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, 26, gained within the authored documentary class for his Netflix documentary, Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now.
He despatched a video message from the US, saying: “I have to say thank you so, so, so much if you voted or even if you just watched the documentary, it genuinely means the world and it never ceases to blow me away how much this documentary has connected with people and struck a chord.”
The award present additionally paid tribute to the late Paul O’Grady by enjoying a montage of a few of his profession highlights, with host Dommett remembering his “kindness” coupled with a “unique sense of fun that won over audiences in an instant”.
The TV star, who died aged 67 in March, additionally gained the factual leisure prize for his TV present For The Love Of Dogs.
Geordie duo Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin cemented their run as kings of prime-time tv after successful the most effective TV presenter prize for the twenty second consecutive time.
As the pair collected the award, Donnelly mentioned: “We are as humbled and grateful tonight as we were when we won it for the first time.”
McPartlin added that they may proceed to current “as long as you want us to”.
Reality TV collection Gogglebox took dwelling the Bruce Forsyth leisure award, beating The Masked Singer, and Donnelly and McPartlin who had been nominated for 2 of their exhibits – I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! and Saturday Night Takeaway.
BBC’s The Traitors acquired the award for greatest actuality competitors, and The Graham Norton Show gained within the new TV interview class, beating Piers Morgan Uncensored on Talk TV, Louis Theroux Interviews… and The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show.
Norton appeared on a video-link to gather the award, saying: “Finally, I win a National Television Award and I’m not there.”
He added: “This award, winning it means so much. Mostly it means that Ant and Dec don’t have a talk show… yet. Don’t do it to me, boys.”
Strictly Come Dancing picked up the expertise present prize, EastEnders claimed the serial drama gong, whereas Netflix hit Wednesday, which stars Jenna Ortega because the Addams Family character Wednesday Addams, gained the brand new drama award.
The Our Dementia Choir delivered a transferring efficiency, with This Is England actress Vicky McClure admitting she was “shaking through pride” at witnessing the group sing on the O2.
EastEnders actor and forthcoming Strictly contestant Bobby Brazier, who’s the son of TV presenter Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody, gained the rising star award.
Fellow EastEnders star Danielle Harold was awarded the most effective serial drama efficiency prize for her portrayal of Lola Pearce-Brown who died within the present earlier this yr after creating a mind tumour.