Gongs and glitz!

Joel Dommett gives an exclusive low-down on this year's biggest battles at the NTAs...

- TESS LAMACRAFT

NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS Tuesday, 8pm, ITV1 Awards

Get ready for a star-spangled night of celebration as TV’s most popular programmes, performers and presenters go head-to-head for gongs at London’s O2 for this year’s live National Television Awards.

‘It’s a special night and feels like telly Christmas, with the whole TV family around the table, having a drink and a laugh,’ says host Joel Dommett.

There are brand-new categories, surprise guests, plus emotional tributes to late legends such as Barry Humphries, AKA Dame Edna Everage, and Paul O’Grady for Lily Savage and For the Love of Dogs.

With the biggest TV names all under one roof, Joel talks us through some of the most hotly contested categories… 

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