Davina McCall and Hannah Waddingham looked in great spirits as they put on an animated display together at the National Television Awards on Wednesday.
Davina was honoured with the Special Recognition award at the ceremony for her contributions to the TV industry throughout the course of her three-decade career.
The award was presented to her by Hannah, 50, who said on stage that she and Davina, 56, have been friends for a number of years.
The pair gave each other a warm embrace when Davina got on stage and they later struck a series of playful poses together in the winner’s room.
Accepting the award, Davina said: ‘Thank you so much, this means so much. I can’t even begin to tell you, I don’t even know where to start.’
Davina McCall and Hannah Waddingham looked in great spirits as they put on an animated display together at the National Television Awards on Wednesday
Davina was honoured with the Special Recognition award at the ceremony for her contributions to the TV industry throughout the course of her three-decade career
The pair gave each other a warm embrace when Davina got on stage and they later struck a series of playful poses together in the winner’s room
‘I love my job, I feel so priviliged to be able to share it with you. You might like some of it, not all of it. I’ve presented some Turkeys, I know!’
It’s not known how Davina and Hannah first became pals but both have been in the entertainment industry for quite some time.
Davina looked sensational for the evening in the leather gown – which hugged her figure before flowing out into a fishtail skirt.
She paired the striking dress with bold leopard print stilettos and kept her brunette locks down in a natural style.
Meanwhile, Hannah looked incredible in a black fitted strapless dress which featured a floral print.
Ant and Dec were awarded the Best Presenter honour for a record 23rd time as they led the big winners at the 2024 National Television Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday night.
While Ant and Dec continued their record-breaking winning streak, it was Mr Bates Vs The Post Office who were the big champions of the night, with three prizes.
Toby Jones was awarded the prize for Serial Drama Performance for his critically-acclaimed performance in the series.
Accepting the award, Davina said: ‘Thank you so much, this means so much. I can’t even begin to tell you, I don’t even know where to start’
She added: ‘I love my job, I feel so priviliged to be able to share it with you. You might like some of it, not all of it. I’ve presented some Turkeys, I know!’
It’s not known how Davina and Hannah first became pals but both have been in the entertainment industry for quite some time
Davina looked sensational for the evening in the leather gown – which hugged her figure before flowing out into a fishtail skirt
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, and this was also recognised with the ceremony’s Impact Award later in the evening.
Despite a year plagued with scandals and controversy, Strictly Come Dancing scooped the prize for Talent Show at the National Television Awards on Wednesday night.
Ant and Dec were awarded the Best Presenter honour for a record 23rd time as they led the big winners at the NTAs
Amid fears for the show’s future over accusations of abuse aimed at professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima, the BBC show beat out Britain’s Got Talent, The Great British Bake Off, Masterchef and The Voice to take one of the night’s big prizes.
The NTAs are voted for by the public, with the win for Strictly a clear sign that viewers are still rooting for the show as it prepares to return for its 20th series on Saturday night.
Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman were joined on stage by the show’s professional dancers and the creative team as they accepted the gong.