National Television Awards 2026 nominations announced amid brand new category

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19 May 2026 • 4:42 PM MYT
The Independent
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National Television Awards 2026 nominations announced amid brand new category

  • The National Television Awards (NTAs) have unveiled their longlist nominations, ahead of its 31st annual ceremony on 8 September.
  • Notable nominees include Alan Carr, Ant and Dec, Alison Hammond, Claudia Winkleman, and Sir David Attenborough, who are all vying for the Best TV Presenter award.
  • A new Reality Docuseries category for celebrity-led fly-on-the-wall programmes sees the likes of At Home With The Furys and Clarkson’s Farm going head to head.
  • BBC’s hit show The Traitors is set to compete against its celebrity spinoff in the Reality Competition category.
  • Other significant categories feature Dame Emma Thompson, Martin Clunes, Tom Hiddleston, and Brenda Blethyn for Drama Performance.

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