NTAs 2021: Stars arrive on red carpet ahead of ceremony

NTAs 2021: Stars arrive on red carpet ahead of ceremony
NTAs 2021: Stars arrive on red carpet ahead of ceremony

Stars of the small screen were out in force for the National Television Awards, held at London's 02 Arena on Wednesday night.   

And Michelle Heaton brought the glamour to the star-studded ceremony as she joined the likes of Lilah Parsons, Lizzie Cundy and Love Island's Chloe Burrows and her boyfriend Toby Aromolaran on the red carpet.

The pop star, 42, showed off her incredible figure in a strapless red gown while Lilah, 32, showed off some leg in a thigh-split green gown. 

Glamour: Michelle Heaton (pictured) brought the glamour to the star-studded ceremony as she joined the likes of Lilah Parsons, Lizzie Cundy and Love Island's on the red carpet

Wow: Lilah turned heads in the emerald green gown

Glamour: Michelle Heaton (left) brought the glamour to the star-studded ceremony as she joined the likes of Lilah Parsons (right), Lizzie Cundy and Love Island's Chloe Burrows and her boyfriend Toby Aromolaran on the red carpet

Michelle showed a hint of her ample assets in the floor-length number and carried a multicoloured clutch bag while opting for a pop of red lip. 

Love Island's Chloe and Toby made their first ever red carpet appearance, with the blonde beauty turning heads in a strapless black gown with feather detailing. 

The ceremony's presenter Joel Dommett made quite the arrival to the red carpet as he rocked up on a scooter wearing a neon green helmet.   

The TV star, 36, looked dapper in a black suit which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie as he cruised into the venue. 

Meanwhile TV presenter Zoe Hardman, 38, looked incredible in a pink ruffle gown that had a dramatic thigh split as she hit the red carpet. 

Stunning: Michelle showed a hint of her ample assets in the floor-length number

Beauty: She carried a multicoloured clutch bag while opting for a pop of red lip

Stunning: Michelle showed a hint of her ample assets in the floor-length number and carried a multicoloured clutch bag while opting for a pop of red lip

Glowing: Newly-single Emily Atack showed off her curves in a tight orange velvet gown for the event

Single: She recently split from her boyfriend Jude Taylor

Glowing: Newly-single Emily Atack showed off her curves in a tight orange velvet gown for the event 

Couple: Love Island's Toby Aromolaran and Chloe Burrows attended the National Television Awards 2021 at The O2 Arena together on Wednesday night

Couple: Love Island's Toby Aromolaran and Chloe Burrows attended the National Television Awards 2021 at The O2 Arena together on Wednesday night 

The NTA's presenter Joel Dommett made quite the arrival to the red carpet on Wednesday night as he rocked up on a scooter wearing a neon green helmet

The NTA's presenter Joel Dommett made quite the arrival to the red carpet on Wednesday night as he rocked up on a scooter wearing a neon green helmet

Wow: The TV star, 36, looked dapper in a black suit which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie as he cruised into the venue

Fun: He put on an animated display as he cruised in

Wow: The TV star, 36, looked dapper in a black suit which he teamed with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie as he cruised into the venue

The 2021 National Television Awards are taking place in London's O2 Arena, and will be hosted by comedian Joel for the first time.

This year, more streamed shows have been nominated than ever before, with Netflix period romp Bridgerton and making the Best New Drama list while After Life and Sex Education scored slots on the Comedy list.

It's a Sin, Des and Normal People joined Bridgerton on the New Drama short-list while Line of Duty, The Crown, Call the Midwife and Unforgotten made up the Returning Drama category.

Incredible: Lilah Parsons showed off her sense of style in a thigh-split green gown for the event

Beauty: She wore her dark tresses in a side parting

Incredible: Lilah Parsons showed off her sense of style in a thigh-split green gown for the event 

Beauty: Love Island's Chloe Burrows put on a busty display in a black strapless gown with feather detailing as she arrived with her boyfriend Toby

Beauty: Love Island's Chloe Burrows put on a busty display in a black strapless gown with feather detailing as she arrived with her boyfriend Toby 

All smiles: The new couple looked like they were having a great time as they walked their first red carpet ever

All smiles: The new couple looked like they were having a great time as they walked their first red carpet ever

Fresh from the villa: The pair recently came second on Love Island, narrowly missing out to Millie Court and Liam Reardon

Fresh from the villa: The pair recently came second on Love Island, narrowly missing out to Millie Court and Liam Reardon

The Drama Performance category sees Line of Duty stars Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure in contention for the prize, alongside Olly Alexander for It's a Sin and David Tennant for Des.

The NTAs have also announced a brand new category, Authored Documentary, which sees Kate Garraway's moving feature, Kate Garraway: Finding Derek nominated for its warts-and-all account of her husband Derek Draper's coronavirus battle.

Finding Derek has been short-listed alongside Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain's Children, Katie Price: Harvey and Me, Rob Burrow: My Year with MND and Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency.

Suave: AJ Pritchard looked great in a smart black suit which he teamed with a white shirt and patterned tie

Suave: AJ Pritchard looked great in a smart black suit which he teamed with a white shirt and patterned tie 

Red hot: Tallia Storm put on a typically bright display as she rocked up in a red gown

Details: It was teamed with black boots and a Guess handbag

Red hot: Tallia Storm put on a typically bright display as she rocked up in a red gown teamed with black boots and a Guess handbag

Star: Lizzie Cundy made sure all eyes were on her in a lace corset gown and white train as she made her arrival

Star: Lizzie Cundy made sure all eyes were on her in a lace corset gown and white train as she made her arrival 

Glamorous lady: She completed her look with a pair of fluffy white heels and opted for a glamorous makeup look

Glamorous lady: She completed her look with a pair of fluffy white heels and opted for a glamorous makeup look

Soap star: Casualty's Olivia D'Lima showed off her sense of style in a low-cut grey and blue dress

Close: She posed with a guest

Soap star: Casualty's Olivia D'Lima showed off her sense of style in a low-cut grey and blue dress as she posed with a guest 

Work it: Tallia showed off her toned and tanned pins int he revealing dress as she gave her fans a twirl

Work it: Tallia showed off her toned and tanned pins int he revealing dress as she gave her fans a twirl

Night out: Michael McIntyre and his wife Kitty looked in great spirits as they posed for the cameras

Night out: Michael McIntyre and his wife Kitty looked in

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