The Best TV Presenter deadlock has been broken by Gary Lineker, who ended Ant and Dec’s 24-year-long winning streak, but viewers believe another host should have won the trophy
Viewers of this year’s National Television Awards believe one TV star has been “robbed” of a win. Members of the public were furious to see the longstanding television presenter had gone another year without an awards win, with some asking “what more do they have to do?” A win for former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker ended a 24-year winning streak from Ant and Dec.
But other nominees in the same category were tipped to win the award, and according to some NTA viewers, were much more deserving than the former Leicester footballer. Fans flooded to social media site X and shared their dismay at The Traitors’ host losing out again.
Some viewers suggested Claudia Winkleman should have won the award for Best TV Presenter. It’s been a sensational run for Ant and Dec, who won the award every year from 2000 to 2024.
Ex-footballer Lineker picked up the award this year, breaking the deadlock the Geordie duo had made in the category. But some viewers were still upset to see Winkleman passed over once more.
One fan wrote: “I honestly don’t know what I’m more surprised about – that it’s finally been won by someone else or the fact that person wasn’t Claudia Winkleman. What more does she have to do?!”
Another added: “I thought the only presenter to knock Ant and Dec off their run would have been Claudia Winkleman – slightly disappointed it wasn’t Claudia! Love her!”
A third fumed: “Claudia Winkleman robbed but what can you do.” Some were simply relieved to see a new presenter pick up the award after 24 back-to-back wins from Ant and Dec.
One person shared: “Finally someone other than Ant & Dec won for best presenter. I was hoping for Claudia Winkleman. However I’m happy for Gary Linker winning it after all the years of commitment he has given to Match Of The Day.”
Another agreed, replying: “Snap! Not unhappy that Gary won after 25 years of service…”
The Match of the Day presenter confirmed the 2024/25 football season would be his last presenting the show. He has since left the programme, which is now covering the 2025/26 season.
A third shared: “Wait, Gary Lineker won over Claudia Winkleman? But I’ll take it.” Some were in such disbelief at the awards win that they demanded a recount to hopefully tip the awards ceremony in Winkleman’s favour.
One person wrote: “Also are these votes ALL public votes? Absolutely not a chance in HELL that Gary Lineker has won this over Claudia Winkleman. We need a recount.” Another agreed, adding: “It’s time to give Claudia Winkleman her flowers.”
Source: Mirror
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