NTA Showdown: Ant and Dec Face Tough Competition from Claudia Winkleman
Ant and Dec, the popular Geordie duo, have been dominating the Best Presenter category at the National Television Awards for 24 years in a row. However, this year, they face stiff competition from Claudia Winkleman, who hosts two of the most-watched shows on British TV, Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors. Despite their early success on the CBBC series Byker Grove, Ant and Dec are best known for their work as TV presenters, winning over audiences with shows like Pop Idol and I'm A Celebrity. Bookies have placed Alison Hammond and Stacey Solomon as contenders as well, but Claudia Winkleman is seen as the closest rival to Ant and Dec for the coveted award. The winner will be announced at the NTA ceremony at the O2 in London on Wednesday.