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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 9
Alan Carr Wins Special Recognition at 31st NTAs as Celebrity Traitors Draws 15 Million Viewers
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 9

Alan Carr Wins Special Recognition at 31st NTAs as Celebrity Traitors Draws 15 Million Viewers

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 9

Summary

  • Alan Carr was surprised with the Special Recognition prize at the 31st National Television Awards after a Traitors-themed tribute, capping what he called a whirlwind year.
  • The honor followed Carr's breakout run on The Celebrity Traitors, which he said brought unprecedented popularity; he then collected a second win when the show beat The Traitors for reality competition.
  • 15 million viewers watched The Celebrity Traitors final within seven days, with co-star Charlotte Church praising Carr, Nick Mohammed and David Olusoga for the finale's emotional impact.
  • Elsewhere, David Attenborough won Best Presenter in his 100th year, Clarkson's Farm took the celebrity-led reality docuseries prize again, and Our Girls: The Southport Families won authored documentary.

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