Mary Berry have have taken Candice Brown as her date to the National Television Awards last night (26 January), but she did not name her as her favourite ever ‘Great British Bake Off’ winner.
The baking star was asked to name who she thought was the show’s best champ on the red carpet of the event, but made a different (if somewhat predictable) choice instead.
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Mary named series six victor Nadiya Hussain as her favourite, telling Digital Spy: ”I think the one that Nadiya won was the greatest one from ‘Bake Off’.
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Viewers will remember Mary had a rather emotional reaction to Nadiya winning the show in 2015.
She had a similarly adorable reaction after she was named Best TV Judge at the NTAs, finding it seemingly hard to believe she had won.
Mary later hinted we could see her teaming up with Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc in the near future, following their exit from ‘Bake Off’.
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When she was asked if we’d see them back together again soon, Mary told The Huffington Post UK and other reporters: “I could think of nothing better. We are a great team - they just make me laugh, we’re very close and very lucky.”
Mary also insisted that she will be watching ‘Bake Off’ when Channel 4 launch their version of the show, saying: “Of course! I need to see Paul Hollywood. We’re still good friends.”
NTAs Red Carpet 2017
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Holly Willoughby attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2017. See PA story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (Photo by Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Crossick - PA Images via Getty Images)
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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Scarlett Moffatt (L) and Caroline Flack attend the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Carol Vorderman arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Michelle Keegan attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Caroline Flack attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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The cast of Loose Women arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Susanna Reid arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Tess Daly arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Tess Daly and Vernon Kay arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Katie Price attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Jordan Banjo and Larry Lamb attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Scarlett Moffatt arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Stacey Solomon arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Mary Berry attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Ola Jordan attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Matt Terry and Saara Aalto arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Honey G attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Vicki Peterson arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Rochelle Humes attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2017. See PA story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Rochelle and Martin Humes attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Alesha Dixon attends the National Television Awards at Cineworld 02 Arena on January 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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James Bye and Lacey Turner attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Anne Hegerty attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Jenny Ryan attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Mark Labbett arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Bradley Walsh, Wife Donna and Son Barney attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Ryan Clark-Neal attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Lorraine Kelly arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)
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Jake Wood attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2017. See PA story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: (L-R) Mike Bushell, Charlie Stayt, Louise Minchin, Dan Walker, Naga Munchetty, Carol Kirkwood and Sally Nugent attend the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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The Cast of Casualty arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Joe Wicks aka 'The Body Coach' arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Tilly Keeper attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Fearne Cotton attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Ben Shephard, Kate Garaway, Piers Morgan and Susannah Reid attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Sir Tom Jones arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Katie Piper attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Martin Kemp arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Casey Batchelor arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Emma Barton and Perry Fenwick attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: James Arthur attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Michelle Heaton arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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Francine Lewis attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Sarah-Jane Crawford attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Chloe Sims attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Amanda Mealing attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Kim Marsh attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Danny Walters attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Jorgie Porter arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Lorna Fitzgerald attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Dan Osborne attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images ) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Scott Maslen attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Annette Badland attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Claude Littner with his wife Thelma attend the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Sam Quek attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (Photo by Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Crossick - PA Images via Getty Images)
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Leigh Francis and Paddy McGuinness arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Katie Price attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images ) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Michelle Keegan attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Sam Faiers attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2017. See PA story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (Photo by Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Crossick - PA Images via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Chloe Sims attends the National Television Awards at The O2 Arena on January 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
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Jacqueline Jossa attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Pixie Lott attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Amy Childs arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Gareth Gates (L) and Faye Brookes attend the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images ) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Holly Willoughby attends the National Television Awards at Cineworld 02 Arena on January 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Honey G attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Aiden Turner attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Tom Jones attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
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Scott Maslen attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2017. See PA story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (Photo by Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Matt Crossick - PA Images via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Vernon Kay attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Martin Kemp attends the National Television Awards on January 25, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
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Leigh Francis and Paddy McGuinness arriving at the National Television Awards 2017, held at The O2 Arena, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: 25th January, 2017. See PA Story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)
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The Moffatts attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2017. See PA story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Helen George attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Faye Brookes attending the National Television Awards 2017 held at the O2, London. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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Ollie Locke attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
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Ryan Moloney attending the National Television Awards 2017 at the O2, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday January 25, 2017. See PA story SHOWBIZ NTAs. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)