NTAs 2021: Ant and Dec win Best Presenter award for the 20th time

Ant and Dec scooped the Best Presenter gong for an epic 20th time in a row at the National Television Awards on Thursday, with a visibly emotional Ant seen clutching his new wife Anne-Marie as the news was delivered. Wow: Ant and Dec looked both elated and stunned as their names were read out amid huge cheers from the audience, with Ant's new bride Anne-Marie showing him support by taking his hand before applauding the pair We've won again: The pair shared a moment together as their win was announced before making their way on stage Epic: Taking to the stage with his co-star, Ant McPartlin said: 'Thank you very much indeed', before going on to recall that the first time they won the award in 2001, Tony Blair was Prime Minister and Newcastle United were qualifying for the Champion's League Speaking in the winner's room later, Ant said: '20 years, it’s a long time and to get up there tonight and to be voted for so much has happened and the public are still voting for us it means the absolute world. Chuffed: 'Speaking in the winner's room later, Ant said: '20 years, it’s a long time and to get up there tonight and to be voted for so much has happened and the public are still voting for us it means the absolute world' So grateful: 'It's the biggest privilege to be on air and put a smile on people’s faces while going through an awful time' Looking good: Ant and Dc looked dapper in black suits, while Ant's new wife Anne-Marie Corbett looked ravishing in a lemon yellow gown, while Dec's wife Ali Astall looked chic in black Triumphant: The boys celebrated backstage after winning their 20th award However, the duo will not make their usual worse-for-wear appearance on the ITV show as this year's awards is held on a Thursday, with the pair not presenting on Fridays. Ant and Dec scooped the best presenter gong for an epic 20th time in a row at the National Television Awards at London's 02 Arena on Thursday Amazing win: Meanwhile, Kate Garraway looked simply stunned as the documentary about her husband Derek Draper's Covid battle won the authored documentary Struggle: But things became a bit too much as she choked back tears and asked one of her team to say something while she composed herself Speech: As she stepped up to the mic, she said: 'It was a hugely brave decision from ITV for doing this, they didn't know if they were making a TV show about bereavement or triumph' But most important of all, Derek you should be here and he should have had the chance to tell his own story, Derek you're gonna get the chance, I believe, the hope is real thank you so much!' Gone but not forgotten: Meanwhile, Gogglebox paid tribute to the stars of the show who've passed away in recent years as they scooped the Factual award Whoops: Fellow show star Sophie Sandiford had initially began a speech, but soon forgot her words, blaming her blunder on having too much drink Happy days: Julie's husband Tom put on a very animated display as he larked about with host Joel Dommett Bottom's up: Tom Malone made the most of the fizz on offer while Pete Sandiford was in great spirits on the night Celebrations: The foursome appeared delighted as they celebrated their big win Her brother Pete then took over as he thanked the cast, crew and fans, before handing over to Julie.