The television industry's brightest stars descended upon The London Hilton hotel on Park Lane for the highly anticipated TV Choice Awards 2026 ceremony on Monday evening, with Strictly Come Dancing professionals leading the fashion charge on the red carpet.
Strictly Stars Steal the Spotlight
Professional dancers Jowita Przystał and Nadiya Bychkova commanded immediate attention with their eye-catching ensembles as they arrived at the prestigious London venue. Jowita showcased her toned physique in a daring black outfit featuring high-waisted trousers and a top with bold cutouts, choosing to go braless for the glamorous occasion.
Meanwhile, Nadiya exuded classic Hollywood glamour in a striking red gown, posing confidently for photographers in the shoulderless creation that perfectly complemented her dancer's poise.
Television Presenters Bring Their A-Game
Morning Live presenter Helen Skelton made a stunning entrance in a pale pink halterneck dress that captured the evening's celebratory atmosphere. The former Blue Peter host demonstrated her fashion credentials with the elegant choice that highlighted her athletic frame.
This Morning star Sian Welby, often described as ITV's golden girl, also turned heads on the carpet, showcasing her incredible figure in a carefully selected ensemble that reflected her status as one of daytime television's most popular presenters.
Ceremony Details and Hosting Arrangements
The 2026 TV Choice Awards ceremony will see comedian Jason Manford taking on hosting duties as winners across eighteen competitive categories are announced throughout the evening. The London Hilton on Park Lane provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of British television excellence.
Competitive Categories and Notable Nominations
Long-running viewer favourites dominate this year's nominations, with programmes like Call The Midwife and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! vying for recognition alongside exciting new dramas and emerging television stars.
The Best Comedy category features particularly strong competition, with Ruth Jones nominated alongside established comedy talents including Danny Dyer, Lee Mack and Brendan O'Carroll. Additional comedy nominations include:
- Amandaland
- Brassic
- Not Going Out
- Gavin and Stacey
- Mrs Brown's Boys
Following their National Television Awards success last year, This Morning hopes to secure the Best Daytime Show category, though faces formidable competition from programmes including Loose Women, Animal Park, Escape To The Country and Bargain Hunt.
Drama and Reality Television Battles
The country's beloved soap operas will compete against Home And Away for the prestigious Best Soap of 2026 award, while the reality television category features an impressive lineup including:
- Dragons' Den
- I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
- Race Across The World / Celebrity Race Across The World
- Stacey & Joe
- The Traitors
In the drama performance category, Owen Cooper receives a nomination for his role in Adolescence, competing against his co-star Stephen Graham as well as established actors including Jenny Agutter, William Beck and Rose Ayling-Ellis.
The TV Choice Awards 2026 promises to be a memorable celebration of British television talent, combining glamorous red carpet moments with recognition for programming that has captured the nation's attention throughout the year.
