New National Television Awards host Joel Dommett was a hit with viewers on Thursday evening.
Those tuning into the show headed to Twitter to laud the comedian, 36, with one branding him the 'future Dermot O'Leary'.
'@joeldommett is absolutely SMASHING it!' came one tweet, as another fan penned: 'Joel is doing an fantastic job presenting tonight!'
Job well done! New National Television Awards host Joel Dommett was a hit with viewers on Thursday evening
'Joel is GREAT at this, very funny and natural - a future Dermot!' someone else gushed.
'Loving Joel Dommett on #NTAs Best presenter they've had. Congrats!' someone else penned.
'Joel Dommett’s doing such a great job! These things are normally so awks but I’m actually enjoying it!' another typed.
'Wow wow wow!!! @joeldommett you were just FANTASTIC at presenting #NTAs !!! Please please please do it again next year!! Made it such an enjoyable watch!' someone else tweeted.
At the helm: Joel hosted the lengthy broadcast - pictured with JLS
A hit! Those tuning into the show headed to Twitter to laud the comedian, 36, with one branding him the 'future Dermot O'Leary'
Joel kicked off the 2021 ceremony, celebrating the return of live in-person shows amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sure to launch the show on a light-hearted yet poignant note, Joel quipped: 'It's been a great year for soaps thanks to all the hand-washing!'
The broadcast kicked off with a VT of Joel frantically trying to find someone to open the show, with the likes of Simon Cowell, Oti Mabuse, Ant & Dec, Holly Willoughby and Mo Gilligan joining in for the skit.
Great job! The broadcast kicked off with a VT of Joel frantically trying to find someone to open the show, with the likes of Simon Cowell, Oti Mabuse, Ant & Dec, Holly Willoughby and Mo Gilligan joining in for the skit
Joel also joked in his speech at he had to stay two metres away from Ant & Dec ('not because of the pandemic, because they've asked me to') and referenced the awkwardness of watching racy drama Bridgerton with his mother.
He then joked that he wouldn't be making a gag about Ricky Gervais, who was in the audience, because 'he's my idol and I'm scared of him'.
Elsewhere, in a funny moment, Jude Riordan couldn't even reach the microphone as he accepted his award for Best Newcomer for his performance on Coronation Street - making him the youngest ever winner at the event.
The 10-year-old had to be lifted by host Joel so he could give his speech in the hilarious moment at the ceremony.
Sweet! Elsewhere, in a funny moment, Jude Riordan couldn't even reach the microphone as he accepted his award for Best Newcomer for his performance on Coronation Street - making him the youngest ever winner at the event
New host Joel admitted he is 'honoured' to have been selected to front the spectacle.
He said in a statement: 'It's a huge honour to be hosting the NTAs this year! It still feels like someone has made a wonderful error.
'I really, really love TV and
