Ant and Dec Lose Best Presenter Award at NTAs After 23-Year Streak

Ant and Dec's remarkable 23-year streak of winning the Best Presenter award at the National Television Awards ended in 2025 when Gary Lineker won the prize, marking a significant upset at the ceremony. The Geordie duo were absent from the event, as they were filming the second series of "I'm A Celebrity: All Stars" in South Africa, which also won Best Reality Show but was accepted on their behalf by others. Despite their absence, Ant and Dec expressed gratitude to fans via a video message from South Africa, emphasizing their honor at being nominated. The awards night saw notable absences from other stars linked to recent popular shows, such as the Strictly Come Dancing hosts and dancers, due to pre-recording commitments. The upcoming "I'm A Celebrity" series will feature a live finale in London, allowing the public to choose the winner, adding a new interactive twist to the show. Overall, the event highlighted a shift in British television awards dynamics, with longstanding favorites missing the ceremony and new winners emerging.