THIS Morning’s Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield bounced back from the Queen queue-jump backlash by winning the Best Daytime gong at the National Television Awards.
The pair made their first public appearance since they were accused of skipping the line to see the late monarch lying in state last month.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby beam as they pick up the NTA’s Best Daytime gong for this morning
Phil breaks down as the pair win the award
The This Morning pair make their way to collect the gong
Producers had feared the public — who vote for the NTA winners — would turn against the pair but Holly, 41, and Phil, 60, beat competition from Loose Women, The Repair Shop and The Chase to win.
As the award was announced, sections of the arena could be heard booing, while unimpressed Loose Women stars Kaye Adams and Judi Love appeared not to clap.
Collecting the award, Phillip said: “Please don’t ever think we get complacent and please don’t think we ever take this for granted. This means so much to us every year, especially this year.” Holly added: “Thank you so much. This award means everything as it is voted by you.
“I think This Morning has a very special relationship with you, you make our show for us, you really do.”
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Organisers had feared the pair would be snubbed after they appeared to take VIP treatment rather than queue with the public during last month’s lying-in-state.
Usually one for a pop of colour, 41-year-old Holly opted for a black strapless gown by Spanish designer Yolancris
Phillip, 60, looked dapper in a dark blue velvet suit jacket with matching jumper – his daughter Molly, 29, wore a part lace number
Phil and daughter Molly were forced to queue up at the glitzy bash
The duo vehemently denied claims they had pushed in front of people who had waited for up to 24 hours to pay their respects to Her Majesty.
But Holly went into a full charm offensive on the NTA red carpet, spending time shaking hands and posing for selfies with fans as she turned up without Phil.
Ironically, she was then forced to queue to get into the OVO Arena Wembley, as other guests waited to file in.
Phillip and daughter Molly, 29, also queued with other celebrity attendees as organisers checked tickets.
A witness said: “Phil was in good spirits — despite being crammed into a huge queue. No one said anything, of course, and he kept a low profile. He was with Molly and looked very relaxed.”
Celebs at the awards included TV presenter AJ Odudu, Eurovision singer Sam Ryder and Strictly winner Rose Ayling- Ellis, while comedian Joel Dommett larked about with wife Hannah Cooper.
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Eurovision star Sam Ryder on the red carpet
AJ Odudu was also putting on a show at the awards
Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis
Hit List host, Rochelle Hulmes 33, went with a Celia Kritharioti gown worn by model Jasmine Tooks at Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party
Looking sleek and sophisticated, Emma Willis, 46, wore a structured black gown with cut-out detailing around her chest.
Davin McCall, 54, was radiant in red as she paired a figure-hugging, plunging cape gown with a relaxed, messy bun
Former Strictly pro Oti Mabuse looked flawless as she showed off her curves in a black sheer dress
NTA nominee Christine McGuinness, 34, had it all going on in a black gown with gold embellishment, thigh-high split and gloves
Love Island winner Ekin-Su, 28, slicked back her hair and got pulses racing in a sheer, plunging, sparkly Sophie Couture gown
Love Island host Maya Jama, 28, wowed as she swept the floor in an asymmetric figure-hugging gown by Rick Owens
