Davina McCall and Hannah Waddingham lark about at the NTAs
by Sean O'grady For Mailonline · Mail OnlineDavina 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.'
'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.
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.
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.
NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2024: THE WINNERS
AUTHORED DOCUMENTARY
Beckham
Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck
Robbie Williams
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change
Kate Garraway: Derek's Story - WINNER
BRUCE FORSYTH ENTERTAINMENT AWARD
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
The Graham Norton Show
I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here - WINNER
The Masked Singer
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
COMEDY
Brassic
The Gentlemen
Ghosts
Mrs Brown's Boys - WINNER
Not Going Out
DAYTIME
The Chase - WINNER
Deal or No Deal
Loose Women
This Morning
The Repair Shop
DRAMA PERFORMANCE
Brenda Blethyn (Vera)
Jessica Gunning (Baby Reindeer)
Michelle Keegan (Fool Me Once)
Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs the Post Office) - WINNER
Vicky McClure (Trigger Point)
EXPERT
Anton Du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing)
David Attenborough (Mammals) - WINNER
Kaleb Cooper (Clarkson's Farm)
Martin Lewis (The Martin Lewis Money Show)
Torvill And Dean (Dancing on Ice)
FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT
Clarkson's Farm
Gogglebox
Martin Lewis Money Show Live
Sort Your Life Out - WINNER
The Yorkshire Vet
NEW DRAMA
Baby Reindeer
Fool Me Once
Mr Bates vs The Post Office - WINNER
One Day
Red Eye
QUIZ GAME SHOW
The 1% Club - WINNER
Ant and Dec's Limitless Win
Beat the Chasers
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Richard Osman's House of Games
REALITY COMPETITION
The Apprentice
Celebrity Big Brother
Love Island
Race Across the World
The Traitors - WINNER
RETURNING DRAMA
Bridgerton - WINNER
Call the Midwife
The Crown
Trigger Point
Vera
SERIAL DRAMA
Casualty
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Emmerdale - WINNER
Hollyoaks
SERIAL DRAMA PERFORMANCE
Angela Wynter (EastEnders)
David Neilson (Coronation Street)
Diane Parish (EastEnders)
Eden Taylor-Draper (Emmerdale)
Peter Ash (Coronation Street) - WINNER
TALENT SHOW
Britain's Got Talent
The Great British Bake Off
MasterChef
Strictly Come Dancing - WINNER
The Voice UK
TV PRESENTER
Alison Hammond (This Morning)
Ant And Dec (I'm a Celebrity) - WINNER
Bradley Walsh (The Chase)
Claudia Winkleman (The Traitors)
Stacey Solomon (Sort Your Life Out)
IMPACT AWARD
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Davina McCall