It's Strictly vs. The X Factor! TV favourites are pitted against each other as the full list of 2016 National Television Awards nominations is announced
Britain's biggest television stars are set to go head-to-head at the 2016 National Television Awards.
And the full list of nominations has been announced on Tuesday morning, giving fans the chance to vote for their favourite programmes, actors and presenters ahead of the glitzy award ceremony, which will be held at The O2 London on January 20 next year.
It comes as little surprise that The X Factor will be pitted against prime time rival Strictly Come Dancing, firm favourites Ant and Dec have received yet another nomination in the best presenter category, while Poldark has earned its very first nods.
Cast your votes: Dermot O’Leary will be hosting the 2016 National Television Awards at The O2 London on January 20 next year
The awards, hosted by Dermot O’Leary, give the public sole control over the winner in each other the 15 categories, which includes four newbies this year; International, New Drama, TV Presenter and Live Magazine Show.
Another new addition is TV Moment Of The Year, where fans have complete control to choose their favourite scene, with hot contenders are expected to be the live reveal of Lucy Beale's killer on EastEnders and the shocking betrayal of Game Of Thrones' John Snow.
The biggest win of the night will no doubt be the tight race between entertainment juggernauts X Factor, Strictly, The Voice and BGT, all battling it out for the Talent Show prize.
Battle of the talent shows: Strictly Come Dancing will face off against X Factor, The Voice and BGT in its small yet heated category
In the Serial Drama category, Coronation Street will no doubt be hoping to steal the crown back from EastEnders, while also facing competition from Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Neighbours, Home & Away and Doctors.
International acknowledges the massive appeal of shows such as Game of Thrones, Gotham, Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, and Transparent.
Hot favourites: The X Factor's Caroline Flack and Olly Murs (centre) have also been nominated in the TV Presenter category
New Drama celebrated the best of home-grown British drama of the past year, with Poldark facing off against the likes of Doctor Foster, Black Work, Humans and Fortitude.
The TV presenter category will see double acts divided as This Morning's Phillip Schofield goes up against Holly Willoughby, Pointless's Alexander Armstrong rivals Richard Osman, Vernon Kay competes with Tess Daly, Marvin takes on Rochelle Humes, and many more.
They will have a firm fight on their hands, however, since national favourites Ant & Dec are the reigning champions with 14 NTA trophies.
Popular choice: Aidan Turner has received a best Drama Performance nod, while Poldark has been recognised in the New Drama category
Live Magazine Show pits BBC Breakfast against Lorraine, This Morning to Loose Women, Good Morning Britain and The One Show.
Returning drama sees Broadchurch go up against shows including Call the Midwife, Dr Who and the final season of Downtown Abbey.
Factual Entertainment could give Top Gear its final hurrah and fifth NTA, stealing the crown from last year's winner Gogglebox.
The ones to beat: Double act Ant & Dec could very well take home their 15th NTA trophy for TV Presenter
In Comedy, Sir David Jason’s Still Open All Hours competes with Peter Kay’s Car Share and Cradle to Grave, also starring Kay, and Benidorm.
Finally, Challenge Show will see Bear Grylls go up against himself in Mission Survive and The Island but faces tough competition from other contenders including Mary Berry & Paul Hollywood’s Bake Off, Alan Sugar’s The Apprentice, Gareth Malone’s Naked Choir and MasterChef.
Winners will be announced at the 21st annual NTA ceremony, broadcast on ITV on 20th January 2016.
With dozens of acts nominated in each category, only a selection of names have been included below.
For the full list of nomination and to vote for your TV favourites, visit nationaltvawards.com.
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