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National Television Awards 2025 Viewers 'Sobbing' as Soap Star Claims Prize After Three Decades in the Role - Liverpool Echo

Steve McFadden won Best Serial Drama Performance for his role as Phil Mitchell, marking a milestone after 35 years on EastEnders, celebrated by fans and peers alike.

  • The National Television Awards 2025 took place live on September 10th at The O2 Arena in London, celebrating achievements across UK television.
  • The event honored longstanding contributions and recent successes, including recognition for Steve McFadden after 35 years playing Phil Mitchell on EastEnders.
  • EastEnders won the Serial Drama award, Netflix's Adolescence received multiple awards, and Michael McIntyre captured the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award.
  • Viewers reacted emotionally to McFadden's win, with messages like 'No I didn’t just cry over Steve McFadden' and 'So happy for Steve McFadden!' reflecting wide audience support.
  • The ceremony reinforced the significance of enduring TV roles and popular programs, while highlighting strong audience engagement and continued premiership of presenters like Ant and Dec.
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National Television Awards 2025: viewers fume as The Traitors is ‘robbed’ of NTA award - full reaction

The Traitors fans say the show was ‘robbed’ at the NTAs 😱

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