As the winners of the 2019 National Television Awards nursed their sore heads this morning, many viewers of the show have complained that it’s all got a bit boring.
Venting their frustration on Twitter they felt the show had become predictable with the same people and shows winning year after year.
Arguably the most controversial win of the night went to Ant and Dec as Best TV Presenter when Ant has had the year off. Even Ant said he felt he couldn’t accept it.
Read more: Ant McPartlin responds to NTA win backlash
The win was a record 18th for the duo, with not even 2018’s golden girl Holly Willoughby able to touch them.
This Morning also scooped the Best Daytime Programme Award for a ninth year in a row, with Holly and Phil turning up a little worse for wear to host Wednesday’s show.
The Bodyguard was the big winner on the night taking home Best New Drama and Best Drama Performance for lead actor Richard Madden. But the show had been such a big hit, many felt the win was an obvious one.
The only success that did come as a surprise – and delighted viewers – was Peaky Blinders scooping the Best Drama award. It seemed to be such a shock that no one actually made it to the ceremony!
“The NTAs are so predictable. The only surprise was Peaky Blinders and none of them showed up,” wrote one person.
Another agreed: “This old show needs a rethink,” while someone else said: “It seems the NTAs are tediously predictable.”
Well the #NTAs was dull, predictable tosh, but almost worth it to see Bros at the end.
— Helenback (@helholds) January 22, 2019
I’ve remembered now why I don’t normally watch #NTAs . Thrilled for #CarShare but otherwise so predictable. And this year a bit tone deaf.
— Christina Royal (@chrissieroyal) January 22, 2019
The #NTAs are so predictable
The only surprise was Peaky Blinders and none of them showed up.— Lisa Hignett (@Lolisa46) January 22, 2019
SILENT WITNESS ON BBC1 NOW…THE NTAS ARE NOW PREDICTABLE #NTAS ENJOY THE BOOZE MY LUVVIES @OfficialNTAs
— smilingmrkev (@smilingmrkev) January 22, 2019
Am I the only one finding this year's ntas boring predictable in other words crap as for Danny deveto what the F was that all about and as for this morning winning again is just a farce they should not be entered again they have won it too many times #NTAs
— Dilys gray (Dill) (@silvertears123) January 22, 2019
Production of #NTAs tonight is bad lots of things going wrong and #westlife were really bad this old show needs a rethink its become cringe worthy @ITV and predictable .
— Michael Cuddington (@cuddy271) January 22, 2019
It seems the #NTAs are tediously predictable – same old shows.
There are a few new things on TV but no awards or recognition.
I guess people want the same old stuff as a comfort blanket in a changing world.
No surprise I don't watch a lot of TV.#NTAAwards— A Person (@rdgresident) January 22, 2019
had no idea the #NTAs were on tonight, most winners are predictable so no longer a surprise
— Beth (@WarningAFanGirl) January 22, 2019
Is it me or are the #NTAs just the most predictable amount of garbage of an award show ever? Same winners every single year and I’m sure Ant will win also even though he’s not been on all year. Where is the remote to change channel.
— Ross James (@Skylord_Ross) January 22, 2019
Others just thought the show was a bit awkward. They weren’t fans of Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham’s hosting skills in particular as they were tasked with backstage duties.
the NTA’s are so awkward and messy this year I can’t help but laugh
— bridie (@xobridiee) January 22, 2019
Why does the nta’s feel dead awkward and unorganised??? #NationalTelevisionAwards
— Rhiannan Metcalfe (@RHIANNANN_) January 22, 2019
Is this a dress rehearsal or something?! Unprofessional, awkward, zero atmosphere, weirdest NTA's ever. How embarrassing! #NTAs
— QueenB™ (@TheQueenB76) January 22, 2019
After the #inbetweeners special the other week, I didn’t think I could feel more awkward watching tv…apparently I can #NTA #JackandDani 🤦🏽♀️ #cringe
— Katie Juggins (@jugsy_malone) January 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/Jane1989/status/1087810693758443522
The Jack & Dani backstage stuff isn't working. Looks very awkward 🙈 #NTAAwards #NTA
— Stefan (@MR_Pellett) January 22, 2019
Others wins on the night included Danny Dyer who took home Best Serial Drama Performance for his role as Mick Carter in EastEnders.
The actor got choked up as he accepted his gong and then dropped the F-bomb live on stage, for which Dermot was forced to apologise.
Read more: Dermot makes dig at Holly Willoughby during NTAs
Emmerdale’s James Moore took home Best Newcomer and thanked fans for supporting him.
The soap also bagged the Best Serial Drama gong.
The Chase was named Best Quiz and Strictly won Best Talent Show.
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