Helen Skelton made a stunning entrance at the prestigious TV Choice Awards, held at the London Hilton on Monday evening. The celebrated presenter, aged 35, radiated elegance in a beautiful pale pink halterneck gown that perfectly highlighted her sun-kissed complexion.
A Night of Glamour and Celebration
The annual ceremony, expertly hosted by comedian Jason Manford, featured a total of eighteen competitive categories. This year's event promises to be a thrilling celebration of television excellence, honouring both long-standing favourites and exciting new productions.
Helen's Show-Stopping Look
Helen Skelton's fashion choice was a masterclass in sophisticated style. Her flowing pink gown was accessorised with delicate drop earrings, elegant suede pink court shoes, and a chic gold clutch bag. With her blonde hair swept back, she beamed with joy as she posed confidently on the event's distinctive stripy carpet, embodying the celebratory spirit of the night.
Competitive Categories and Notable Nominations
The awards span a diverse range of genres, ensuring a comprehensive recognition of television talent. In the Best Comedy category, Ruth Jones faces stiff competition from comedy heavyweights including Danny Dyer, Lee Mack, and Brendan O'Carroll.
The Best Comedy Show shortlist features fan favourites like Brassic, Not Going Out, the finale of Gavin and Stacey, and the perennial Mrs Brown's Boys, alongside the newer entry Amandaland.
Following their National Television Award triumph last year, This Morning aims to secure the Best Daytime Show title, though it contends with formidable rivals such as Loose Women, Animal Park, Escape To The Country, and Bargain Hunt.
The nation's cherished soaps, including Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Hollyoaks, will compete against the popular Australian import Home and Away for the coveted Best Soap award.
Reality television is fiercely contested, with the Best Reality Show category featuring Dragons' Den, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, the adventurous Race Across The World franchise, Stacey & Joe, and the strategic phenomenon The Traitors.
Drama Performances and Star-Studded Arrivals
In a highlight of the drama categories, Owen Cooper is nominated for Best Drama Performance for his role in Adolescence, where he competes directly with his acclaimed co-star Stephen Graham. Other nominees in this category include the esteemed Jenny Agutter, William Beck, and Rose Ayling-Ellis.
The red carpet was a parade of television talent. Among the many stars photographed arriving were Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden, EastEnders actress Michelle Collins, Loose Women panelist and actress Sunetra Sarker, and well-known TV personality Narinder Kaur.
They were joined by a host of other familiar faces, including actor Brian Conley, Blue band member Duncan James, Gladiator star Livi Sheldon (known as "Diamond"), Emmerdale and Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches, and presenter Gaby Roslin.
Helen Skelton Addresses Personal Rumours
The awards night comes shortly after Helen Skelton addressed speculation about her personal life. Last month, she spoke candidly to Prima Magazine about rumours linking her romantically to her Morning Live co-host, Gethin Jones.
'I've been friends with Michelle and Gethin for 25 years,' she explained. 'Geth was on Blue Peter before me, so we've always crossed paths, and Michelle and I were flatmates when we lived in London.' She emphasised their strong professional and personal bond, noting, 'We're all in the same frame of mind. The tricky bit is, we're such good mates that sometimes we forget we're on air. I see my work friends as much as I do my real friends.'
Complete List of 2026 TV Choice Awards Nominations
The full roster of nominees showcases the breadth and quality of contemporary British television:
Best Comedy Performance
- Ruth Jones – Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
- Brendan O’Carroll – Mrs Brown’s Boys
- Lee Mack – Not Going Out
- Danny Dyer – Mr Bigstuff
- Greg Davies – The Cleaner
Best Comedy Show
- Amandaland
- Brassic
- Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
- Mrs Brown’s Boys
- Not Going Out
Best Daytime Show
- Animal Park
- Bargain Hunt
- Escape To The Country / I Escaped To The Country
- Loose Women
- This Morning
Best Drama Performance
- Jenny Agutter – Call The Midwife
- William Beck – Casualty
- Owen Cooper – Adolescence
- Stephen Graham – Adolescence
- Rose Ayling-Ellis – Code Of Silence
Best Drama Series
- All Creatures Great And Small
- Blue Lights
- Death In Paradise
- Heartstopper
- Silent Witness
Best Entertainment Show
- Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad
- Gogglebox / Celebrity Gogglebox
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show
- The Graham Norton Show
- Would I Lie To You?
Additional categories include Best Family Drama, Best Factual Show, Best Food Show, Best Game Show, Best Lifestyle Show, Best New Drama, Best Reality Show, Best Soap, Best Soap Newcomer, Best Soap Performance, Best Talent Show, and Favourite Channel / Streaming Service, completing a comprehensive overview of the year's television landscape.
