NTAs' most tear-jerking moments from Lewis Capaldi tears to Paul O'Grady tribute
The National Television Awards tends to always provide some emotional moments each year.
Many TV stars were rewarded for their talent last night, with many picking up awards for their individual career moments as well as TV shows being recognised. Many celebs shed a tear, either for themselves or as they supported one of their co-stars. Bobby Brazier held back his tears as he was given the Rising Star prize thanks to the public vote. However, it was his dad Jeff that was seen blubbing in the audience and had to be comforted.
Meanwhile, Paul O'Grady was given an emotional tribute following his death earlier in the year. Here's a look at the most tear-jerking NTA 2023 moments:
Sarah gave an emotional speech (James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock for NTA)Danielle Harold's standing ovation
Danielle Harold was awarded the best Serial Drama Performance at the NTA's for her portrayal of Lola Pearce-Brown in EastEnders, following her soap character's cancer diagnosis and tragic death earlier this year. It wasn't long until she shed a tear when the audience gave the star a standing ovation for her cancer storyline. A source at the event said to The Mirror: "They were going nuts with their screaming for her."
Walford gathered to say goodbye to the character earlier this year, who died from a brain tumour. Viewers watched the emotional scenes which included Lola's funeral as her white coffin was carried into the service, with messages from her friends and family written on the sides.
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Lola was diagnosed with the illness last year, and soon learned she didn't have long to live. Ahead of the scene airing, Danielle said it was the "hardest thing" she'd ever done.
Jeff Brazier's proud dad moment
Jeff Brazier struggled to hold back his tears as his eldest son Bobby was given the Rising Star award. Bobby has earned instant praise for his portrayal of troubled Freddie Slater on EastEnders.
Jeff was seen in tears as his son picked up a gong (ITV)Fellow cast member Molly Rainford had to comfort Jeff as his son thanked him in his acceptance speech. Bobby said: "This actually has very, very, very little to do with me and everything to do with my dad. Over the course of the last twenty years, I have consistently heard him say 'because I can'. It was a mantra or a motto of his, and him just saying that it's... Because I can!"
Bobby held back tears as his dad was spotted in the audience wipe tears away as he was supported by Bobby's co-stars. Viewers at home gushed over their sweet relationship as one said: "Oh Jeff. So proud of Bobby." Another added: " Bobby Brazier is such a charming young guy & deserves all the success in the world. Jeff is such a great dad too," as someone else wrote: "Jeff Brazier watching his son accept an NTA has made me absolutely sob."
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Lewis Capaldi's emotional speech
Lewis Capaldi sent an emotional message to his fans as he won the Best Authored Documentary at the National Television Awards.
The Someone You Loved singer was up in the Documentary category alongside Deborah James: Bowelbabe In Her Own Words, Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction and Rob Burrow: Living with MND. Lewis won for his documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now, which documents his incredible rise to fame and how he copes with the pressures of his success.
Despite not being there in person to collect the award, host Joel Dommett revealed he was in America and shared a video message that Lewis had sent to be played if he had been the one to win.
In a video he filmed whilst in America, he said: "Hello there, it's Lewis here. If you're watching this, it's because I won the NTA award. Thank you so so much if you voted or even if you just watched the documentary. Thank you so much for voting, and thank you for everyone who made it. A massive shoutout to my fellow nominees. You're all incredible. Making a documentary is not easy in the slightest, from what I've learned. It's an honour to be nominated alongside you. I'll see you soon."
Touching tribute to Paul O'Grady
NTA viewers were left in tears as a tribute was given to the late Paul O'Grady. The TV legend died "unexpectedly but peacefully" at his home in Kent, age 67, earlier this year.
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The late star was honoured during last night's ceremony (ITV)During the first NTAs since Paul's passing, a video montage of some of Paul's best bits was aired showing his show Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs.
The programme followed the ups and downs of life at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Later on in the awards, Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs won Best Factual programme, beating Martin Lewis' Money Show Live, Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out, and Clarkson's Farm. A team from Battersea and a dog, who stole the show, accepted the award. One viewer said: "That Dog making just as much noise as Paul would. He would be proud." Another added: "This dog omg is stealing the show. Love this. Paul O’Grady was marvellous. Sadly missed."
Sarah Lancashire's tearful speech
Sarah Lancashire tried to fight back her tears as she was given the Special Recognition gong while Happy Valley won twice at the National Television Awards.
It was a great night for national treasure Sarah (ITV)She also won the award for Drama Performance for her portrayal of Sergeant Catherine Cawood. Talking to the audience following a standing ovation, Sarah said: "You have no idea what it's like to have so many lovely things said about you by so many people you love and admire. This gentleman [Sir Ian] in particular.
"I have been so very fortunate to spend my working life doing a job that I love, made possible by brilliantly talented people – producers, directors, writers, actors – and I am exceptionally lucky to have enjoyed every moment of it. But there are also enablers who stand very quietly in the wings without expectation or due credit, they are my family, my husband, my children, my friends, my agent Nick, thank you."
She then went on to thank the audience: "And of course a very vital component in this is you, the audience. Without you, all this would grind to a crashing halt. So carry on doing what you're doing, keep watching, and we'll keep doing what we do. Thank you so much for this, it's very special."
Deborah James memorial
A tribute was paid to Dame Deborah James after she died aged 40 last year from bowel cancer. Her Bowelbabe In her Own Words show was shortlisted in the Authored Documentary category at the NTAs.
The mum of two died on June 28, 2022, just days after being awarded a damehood by Prince William for her incredible fundraising efforts. Her Bowelbabe fund hit £1million after she posted a goodbye note on Instagram. To date, the fund has raised £11.3m for vital research into bowel cancer.
Her documentary, Deborah James: Bowelbabe In Her Own Words, was narrated by Deborah in the last months of her life. The 80 minute BBC film featured never before seen mobile phone footage, Deborah’s collection of Tik Tok videos, Instagram posts, You Me and the Big C podcasts, family videos and Deborah’s voice notes.
Commissioning Editor Lucie Kon said: "Deborah worked with us on this film right up until the last few weeks of her life and was adamant that it was finished even though she wouldn’t be around to see it through.
"It’s an incredibly powerful and beautiful piece – emotional, intimate and unique. With enormous warmth and good humour, the documentary echoes the powerful, honest and direct way that Deborah communicated, as if she were talking to a friend or confidante."
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