TELLY legends Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have left the National Television Awards empty handed for the first time in 25 years.

lost out on a whopping four categories – Best Presenter, Best Reality Competition, Best Quiz Show and Best Talent Show.

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Last year, ‘s 23-year streak for the Best Presenter award was broken after scooped the title.

But, they managed to claw the loss back, by bagging an award with .

Now, they’ve not been as lucky and have suffered a huge blow as they were beaten by some huge names.

, who turned 100 earlier this year, was crowned this year’s Best Presenter.

Despite hitting triple digits the broadcaster has shown no signs of slowing down – he’s already released three documentaries so far this year.

‘s famous lost out to ‘s The Celebrity Traitors in the Best Reality Competition category after the series skyrocketed onto the telly scene last year.

Their primetime quiz show Ant & Dec’s didn’t fare any better as they were beaten by ‘s The 1% Club.

As the presenters of , the pair were surely hoping the show would once again win them an award.

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However, they sadly left the arena empty handed after being beaten in the Best Talent Show category by .

Strictly’s latest win marks the show’s 11th consecutive win in the category.

Elsewhere during the show, won his second NTA for after beating out and Stacey & Joe in the Reality Docuseries category.

Last year won it’s first NTA for Best Factual Entertainment series.

For the seventh time bagged Best Serial Drama and soap star Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain Dingle brought home Best Serial Drama Performance for show too.

presenters were overjoyed when it was announced they’d won Best Daytime Award beating GMB and .

This year’s special recognition award – decided by the judges – was revealed by , , and David Olusoga as they serenaded the mystery star on stage.

fought back tears as he watched the performance, realising he was the one receiving the honour.